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Kiona-Benton's school levy is failing by two votes as other local levies fall short

Plus, West Richland's council rejects a data center pause and Amazon layoffs reach Pasco.

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Kiona-Benton's school levy is failing by two votes as other local levies fall short

2 votesbehind on election night for the Ki-Be replacement levy

The count showed 777 ballots against and 775 for.

Sources: Nonstop Local News, Tri-City Herald

If you live in the Kiona-Benton City School District, your replacement levy was failing by two votes: 777 against, 775 for. Superintendent Pete Peterson says it could take the better part of a week, week and a half until certification to know where it lands.

The two-year, $4.5 million levy would restore art and elective programs, counselors and a transportation supervisor, and unlock nearly $800,000 in state matching money. Peterson said approval could help the district leave state oversight sooner.

  • Rate: $1.30 per $1,000 of assessed value
  • Estimated collection: $2.2 million in 2027, $2.3 million in 2028
  • Oversight: monthly state reviews of district finances

If the result holds, art, music and transportation to sporting events could stay on hold. Two other measures were also falling short: Benton City's Proposition 2, a property tax for law enforcement and code enforcement, and Franklin County Fire District 3's levy. Fire Chief Mike Harris said the district will put off hiring another paramedic.

Most voters said no to Benton City's and Fire District 3's measures

Source: Nonstop Local News

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Fire District 362%

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Data centers

West Richland's City Council rejected a data center moratorium Tuesday night but approved an ordinance limiting the facilities to Mixed-Use Light Industrial land. The council unanimously approved interim rules, with all six councilmembers voting yes. They ban cryptocurrency mining in all zones and remove an existing noise exemption. Amazon has confirmed it bought 1,000 acres in the city and hasn't submitted development applications yet. TriYakNews.comNonstop Local NewsNEWStalk 870

Amazon

Ninety-five Amazon jobs will be eliminated, including two in Pasco, according to a sent to the state Employment Security Department. Some of those affected work at the Pasco Logistics and Fulfillment Center. The last laid-off workers will separate from the company by the end of January. tricitiesbusinessnews.comNEWStalk 870

Two of the 95 Amazon layoffs are in Pasco

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  • in Pasco
  • 93 elsewhere

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elsewhere9398%

Football

Post-season football begins this week with 16 area teams battling for state playoff berths. Southridge went unbeaten in Mid-Columbia Conference play after beating Kennewick 21-16 on Oct. 29. Tuesday's prep scores list Cheney 50, Kennewick 48. Tri-City HeraldDaily Record News

Pasco budget

Pasco's new Balance the Budget website shows what it would cost to avoid cutting more than 20 police officers, 15 firefighters and youth and senior programs. You can send your preferred plan to city staff. Tri-City Herald

Richland budget

Richland's proposed 2027 budget totals about $351 million to $352 million, with an $87.5 million general fund. Another public hearing and final action are set for Nov. 17. Nonstop Local News

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Kiona-Benton's school levy is failing by two votes as other local levies fall short

Plus, West Richland's council rejects a data center pause and Amazon layoffs reach Pasco.

The TLDR

  1. Ki-Be school levy is failing by two votes
  2. West Richland rejects a data center pause
  3. Amazon layoffs include two Pasco jobs
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