Can I tour B Reactor right now?
Not inside: as of fall 2026, B Reactor is closed to public access while DOE replaces its roof. The free Pre-WWII Historic Facilities tour stops outside the construction zone so you can see it from a distance.
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How do I get a library card?
Mid-Columbia Libraries serves Kennewick, Pasco, West Richland, Benton City, Prosser, Connell and more; Richland runs its own city library. Bring photo ID and proof of address to any branch.
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New Benton City park with splash pad
A city park with a splash pad, parking, restrooms and pump houses.
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Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum (site search)
The nonprofit needs $34–50 million for a roughly 35,000-square-foot museum with an acre of outdoor exhibits. Candidate sites have included Vista Field, Columbia Park West, Bradley Landing in Richland and the Road 100 area of Pasco.
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B Reactor is closed to visitors during roof replacement; Hanford history tours still run
The National Park Service says the Department of Energy is replacing B Reactor’s roof. The free Pre-WWII Historic Facilities tour stops outside the work zone so you can see the reactor from a distance.
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Mid-Columbia Symphony opens a season-long search for its next conductor
Three guest-conductor candidates lead concerts this season, starting Oct. 17 at Richland High School.