Access Kennewick Phone Directory

The Kennewick phone directory is the fast way to reach city hall, the Public Records Officer, and the police records unit. Use the Kennewick phone directory when you need to call a city clerk, a permit desk, or the records staff at police. Most phone contacts sit on the official city site. A short lookup helps you reach the right person without a long hold. The clerk keeps the Kennewick phone directory up to date, and staff work under state law to answer each call and each records request.

Kennewick Public Records Phone Directory

The Kennewick Public Records Officer is Brandi Ralston. Her phone is 509-585-4578. Call this number first for most records questions. The records officer handles requests under state law and can route calls to other desks when the file you want sits with another department. You can visit the Kennewick Public Records Requests page for the full form and intake info.

The city is committed to being transparent and providing access to public records in a timely way. Call before you mail a form. Staff can tell you which department keeps the file you want. They know who signs off on each request. The Kennewick phone directory at city hall covers finance, parks, community development, and public works. Each desk has its own direct dial on the city site.

The Public Records Act sits in RCW Chapter 42.56. It tells the records officer how to respond and what to charge. State law under RCW 42.56.520 sets the five business day clock for a response.

Kennewick Police Phone Directory

The Kennewick Police Department runs its own records staff. Dial 9-1-1 for any emergency. For non-emergency calls, the department lists a direct line on its main page. The Kennewick phone directory for the police also shows records, detectives, and the front desk.

Police report copies go through the department records unit. Call first if you need a copy. Staff can tell you if the report is ready and what the fee will be. The records unit works under RCW 42.56 and follows the same five day clock as the city clerk.

Note: Body cam video may take extra time for redaction, so call records before you ask for footage.

Benton County Phone Directory for Kennewick

Kennewick sits in Benton County. County records and court files go through the county clerk and Superior Court. District Court records can be accessed at the Kennewick Office at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Suite A110. The District Court phone is 509-735-8476. You can visit the Benton County Court Records page for in-person, online, and mail-in options.

For county level work, see the Benton County page. The county phone directory covers the clerk, the auditor, the assessor, and the sheriff. Property deeds, recorded documents, and Superior Court files all sit at the county.

The Washington Courts name and case search is a free tool to find court cases statewide.

See the WA Courts Name and Case Search page for the full tool. It works with case numbers or party names.

How to Use the Kennewick Phone Directory

Start on the city home page. Click on the department you want. Each page lists a phone, an email, and an address. The records officer keeps the list up to date.

Common calls from the Kennewick phone directory include these:

• Public Records Officer: 509-585-4578
• Police non-emergency and records
• Finance and utility billing
• Parks and recreation
• Public works and streets
• Benton County District Court: 509-735-8476

Each of these lines has its own phone number in the Kennewick phone directory. If you do not know which office to call, start with the records officer. Staff will route you to the right desk.

Kennewick Records Fees and Process

The Kennewick Public Records Requests page is the starting point for all city records work. Brandi Ralston is the Public Records Officer. Her phone is 509-585-4578. Call that line to start a request or to check on one you already filed. Staff log each request the day it comes in. The five day clock under RCW 42.56.520 starts at that point.

Benton County handles court records for Kennewick. The Benton County Court Records page lists several ways to get records. You can go in person to the Kennewick Office at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Suite A110. You can call the District Court at 509-735-8476. Or you can use the online search or mail-in form. The county provides all of these options so you can pick the one that works best for you.

Kennewick is one of the Tri-Cities, along with Richland and Pasco. With about 85,000 residents, it is the largest of the three. The records staff handle a high volume of requests. Be clear in your form. Include dates, names, and case numbers. A focused request saves time for both you and the staff. If you need to change your request after filing, call Brandi at 509-585-4578 and ask to amend it. Staff keep a log of each open request.

Copy fees follow state rules. Paper is 15 cents per page. Electronic files may cost less per page. In-person inspection is free.

State Resources for Kennewick Phone Directory

Some phones are not at the city level. Vital records go through the state Department of Health. The DOH Vital Records page has the phone directory for that office. For corporate lookups, the Secretary of State keeps an online search at ccfs.sos.wa.gov. The state digital archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov holds older files.

For criminal history, the state patrol runs the WATCH system. The WSP Criminal History WATCH page has the phone directory for the records unit. A Kennewick resident can use the state patrol line for older cases. Data.wa.gov at data.wa.gov hosts open datasets from many state offices.

Benton County Records

For county level phones and records, visit the Benton County page. The county page lists the clerk, the auditor, the assessor, and the sheriff.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

These nearby cities have their own phone directory pages on this site.