Reviews & Comments
Kennewick, WA
re: Be aware - 5/14/2006 -
11/4/2009Oh please, and you live where? Missouri? You're obviously not an engineer, nuclear power is still the cleanest source of energy (next to solar) and state-of-the-art equipment protect the plants and the communities from any sort of contimination. Most of the nuclear power is stored underground and is tested and monitored daily, you'd have a better chance of lightening hitting you then having any sort of leak. This plant has survived numerous fires, Mt Saint Helens, and others, so safe to say its fine. Stick to MO Thomas
Kennewick, WA
Great place to live when you're a new homebuyer or -
11/4/2009For the younger crowd, Tri-Cities can seem like a snore. The nicest part about this area though is the low density of traffic, and its location to many of the bigger cities, often just a day trip away. Growing up here, I wanted to live in a bigger city, but after college came back to appreciate the beauty of the area as an older resident. Drugs seem to be a mounting problem here just like in most places in the US, but our law enforcement is on top of the majority of it. Definately live in central to West Kennewick to avoid many of the problems that riddle the east side and somewhat stretch into the neighboring town of Finley. Kennewick is the most modern out of the Tri-Cities, all in all, a decent quality of life, not exciting, but you will be able to move through your days and transition into your nights with ease.
Sunnyside, WA
Is ok in terms of cost of living.... however -
11/4/2009Sunnyside is approx 8 minutes away from Grandview. Sunnyside has a small shopping center called the mid-valley mall (whose anchor store is JCPenney, only one floor). The sales tax rate is pretty cheap (7.9%), however which such a low tax rate, programs such as animal shelters, law enforcement, and quality of schools have been cut. Currently there is not an animal shelter in the area, and this causes the problems of many poor, stray animals. The hispanic population in the area is also very high, so being bi-lingual is a plus. There is a heavy problem with drugs/gang crimes in this area, I would recommend living in Prosser, WA instead (about 10 mins away). Sunnyside is 40 minutes from Tri-Cities WA and about 30-35 minutes away from Yakima, WA. The Yakima lower valley area is known for their wineries, and have many agricultural jobs available. A cool perk about this town, it is home to the Dairygold farms, where you can stop in and see a free tour of the plant and buy fresh cheese, food, and other goodies. Ok to visit, but wouldnt want to live there.