The Tri-Cities is experiencing a surge in population and new businesses, but the one business that the Tri-Cities wants is still missing, and that’s Trader Joe’s.
Could This Be the Year Trader Joe’s Finally Comes to Tri-Cities?
I’ve been in the Columbia Basin since 2007, and the one business that everyone mentions they’d love to see is Trader Joe’s.
Through the years, we’ve seen Chick-fil-A and Popeye’s come, but still no Trader Joe’s.

Tri-Cities Residents Have Been Asking for Trader Joe’s for Years
It would be easy to say the reason is that Trader Joe’s isn’t opening up new locations, but we’ve had several new locations open all across Washington State, and still no Tri-Cities.

READ MORE: Trader Joe’s Announces A New Western Washington Store
I saw a recent posting from Pasco City Councilman Leo Perales, and he’s trying to do a mass sign-up to get us on the Trader Joe’s radar.
Heck, Trader Joe’s has a few locations in Spokane, so the jump to Tri-Cities would be the next logical step.
The easiest way to get a Trader Joe’s in the Tri-Cities is right there on the Trader Joe’s website.

You can request a Trader Joe’s, and Councilman Perales is hoping that we all band together and fill out the form, adding your name to those who want to see a Trader Joe’s in the Tri-Cities.
Here is the link: Request A Trader Joe’s in the Tri-Cities.
Let’s hope they get enough submissions so they can finally make Trader Joe’s a reality in the Tri-Cities.
8-Must Visit Splash Pads in Tri-Cities, WA Kids Will Love
Whether you live here, or are visiting, Tri-Cities is home to several of the very best splash pads in the P-N-W. Visiting a splash pad is a great way to beat the desert heat of summer. It’s a good idea to check the Parks & Rec page associated with each splashpad before heading out, to make sure it’s open.💦
