Washington Kennewick Mission
Mission leaders
David B. and Ann Salmons
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 8202 W Quinault Ave Ste D, Kennewick WA 99336-1017, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer, arid · about 306 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F / 6°C | 32°F / 0°C | 39 mm |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 32°F / 0°C | 37 mm |
| Mar | 56°F / 13°C | 38°F / 3°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | 66°F / 19°C | 44°F / 7°C | 27 mm |
| May | 77°F / 25°C | 53°F / 12°C | 29 mm |
| Jun | 85°F / 30°C | 60°F / 16°C | 13 mm |
| Jul | 95°F / 35°C | 67°F / 19°C | 2 mm |
| Aug | 93°F / 34°C | 66°F / 19°C | 4 mm |
| Sep | 82°F / 28°C | 58°F / 15°C | 13 mm |
| Oct | 65°F / 18°C | 48°F / 9°C | 32 mm |
| Nov | 51°F / 11°C | 39°F / 4°C | 43 mm |
| Dec | 43°F / 6°C | 33°F / 0°C | 50 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Moses Lake Washington Temple — Operating (17 September 2023) · ~103 km
- Spokane Washington Temple — Operating (August 21, 1999) · ~214 km
- Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple — Under construction (29 August 2026) · ~242 km
- Tacoma Washington Temple — Site announced (2 October 2022) · ~277 km
The Church in Washington
- Church Membership
- 278,576
- Stakes
- 62
- Congregations
- 473
- FamilySearch Centers
- 97
- Temples
- 4
- Missions
- 7
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2002
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Kennewick Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- The Washington Kennewick Mission Group
- Kennewick Mission (President Greer) Group
- Presidents Connors, Munday and Belnap Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources