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Gov. Ferguson wants $10 million to prepare the Richland clean energy park for new tenants

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Friday in Pasco that he wants $10 million for water, sewer, electrical and road work at the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park north of Richland.

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Projects eyeing the park run into the billions, far above the state's $10 million

Source: Bellingham Herald

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State proposal$10 million
Atlas Agro plant and data center$2,000 million
General Matter project$4,500 million

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HealthCrews broke ground on the Kennewick VA clinic, which aims to open in early 2029If you're a veteran in the Tri-Cities, your care is getting closer to home. Officials broke ground Nov. 5 on the new Kennewick VA clinic at 3811 Plaza Way in Southridge, and the VA says it is anticipated to open in early 2029.Friday’s editionRead Tri-Cities BudgetsPasco leans toward a property tax increase to help with a $12 million budget gapPasco is leaning toward asking voters for a tax increase. On Monday night, the City Council showed a clear preference for a levy lid lift: a 39.5-cent increase that could raise more than $5.4 million to help a city facing a $12 million budget gap. The city's 2026 levy rate was about $1.14 per $1,000 of assessed value.Thursday’s editionRead SchoolsRichland School District voters will decide a $94 million bond on Feb. 9If you live in the Richland School District, mark Feb. 9, 2027. Voters will decide whether to approve a roughly $94 million bond that would modernize Chief Joseph Middle School, replace River's Edge High School's portables with a permanent modular building and upgrade safety districtwide. It needs approval from at least 60% of voters.Thursday’s editionRead West RichlandAmazon confirms it bought West Richland ranch land and sets a Nov. 19 open houseIf you've got questions about the West Richland data center, Amazon is hosting an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Enterprise Middle School. City officials said Amazon organizes the event and the city doesn't sponsor it.Wednesday’s editionRead Public SafetyRichland firefighters now carry whole blood to patients who are bleeding badlyRichland Fire and Emergency Services launched Blood on Board in mid-October, with two units of Type O whole blood in the on-duty battalion chief's vehicle. It's the first fire-based EMS agency in Eastern Washington to bring blood into the field.Wednesday’s editionRead High School FootballSouthridge beat University 44-0 and hosts Ridgeline in the state playoffs Saturday, Nov. 14If you missed it, Southridge made short work of Friday night. The Suns beat University High School of Spokane 44-0 at Neil F. Lampson Stadium, scoring all 44 points in the first half. Senior Tayton Jackman ran eight times for 226 yards and three touchdowns, and sophomore Toa Haertling added 99 yards and three touchdowns on three carries.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Property taxThe Kennewick City Council voted unanimously to raise 2027 property taxes by just over 3%, which the city says would bring in a little under $500,000.

    The Kennewick City Council voted unanimously to raise 2027 property taxes by just over 3%, which the city says would bring in a little under $500,000. The city says it faces an $11.4 million budget deficit.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Nonstop Local News

  • Yelm ParkKennewick's Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public hearing Wed., Nov.

    Kennewick's Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public hearing Wed., Nov. 18 on a Tri Cities Chaplaincy proposal to buy the three-acre Yelm Park at 324 N. Yelm St. It opened in 1956, gets about 11,000 visitors a year and is valued at $535,000, and a sale would be the first municipal park sale in city history.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NEWStalk 870

  • AmazonIf you want a look at Amazon's plans for West Richland, its open house runs from 5 to 8 p.m.

    If you want a look at Amazon's plans for West Richland, its open house runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Thu., Nov. 19, in the Enterprise Middle School cafeteria, 5200 Paradise Way. The proposed campus would have up to 21 buildings at Lewis & Clark Ranch, on nearly 1,000 acres bought for $264 million. A city flyer says there will be no formal presentations, and the company says the campus could eventually bring more than 1,000 permanent jobs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: AppleValleyNewsNow.com, TriYakNews.com, Yakima Herald-Republic

  • Harvest BazaarThe 35th annual Harvest Bazaar is open today from 9 a.m.

    The 35th annual Harvest Bazaar is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Numerica Pavilion, with nearly 90 vendors, most of them local. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older, kids 12 and under get in free, parking is free, and proceeds help maintain the Gesa Carousel of Dreams.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: AppleValleyNewsNow.com

  • VolleyballKamiakin's volleyball season ended Thursday night with a five-set loss to Mead in a District 6 Class 4A match, one win short of the state tournament.

    Kamiakin's volleyball season ended Thursday night with a five-set loss to Mead in a District 6 Class 4A match, one win short of the state tournament. The Braves had gone 9-0 to win the Mid-Columbia Conference.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Tri-City Herald

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  2. Nonstop Local News3 hours ago

    Amazon to hold data center open house on Thursday in West Richland

    WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - Amazon announced that they are holding an open house at Enterprise Middle School in West Richland on November 19 at 5 p.m.

    Also reported byAppleValleyNewsNow.com

  3. Nonstop Local News23 hours ago

    Kennewick tattoo shop sees surge in crowds on Friday the 13th

    KENNEWICK, Wash. — Friday the 13th brought a rush of customers to Dark Zero Tattoo as people in Kennewick turned superstition into new ink.

  4. Bellingham Herald23 hours ago

    WA governor proposes $10M investment in Tri-Cities for jobs, economic growth

    WA Gov. Bob Ferguson wants $10M in state money for industrial infrastructure development by Richland on former Hanford nuclear site land for jobs, clean energy.

    Also reported byAppleValleyNewsNow.comGeekWire

  5. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business23 hours ago

    Governor announces planned $10M for clean energy in Tri-Cities

    Gov. Bob Ferguson is going all in on clean energy in the Tri-Cities.

    Also reported byNonstop Local NewsGeekWire

  6. AppleValleyNewsNow.comYesterday

    Kennewick's Harvest Bazaar marks 35 years with nearly 90 local vendors

  7. TriYakNews.comYesterday

    Nationwide FAA Ground Stop Disrupts Flights, Pasco-Bound Passenger Shares Experience

    PASCO, Wash. --- A nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted air travel across the country Friday, leaving passengers facing unexpected delays and uncertainty.

  8. TriYakNews.comYesterday

    Prep for 10th Annual Winter Wonderland at John Dam Plaza begins

    Richland — WASH.

  9. Tri-City HeraldYesterday

    Nationwide ground stop canceled. Saturday morning Tri-City flights impacted

    The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop after a communication failure between en route centers, leaving all flights in and out of Pasco at Tri-Cities Airport delayed.

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Daily Kennewickto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Gov. Ferguson wants $10M for the Richland clean energy park

Plus, Kennewick's 2027 property tax vote and a hearing on selling Yelm Park.

The TLDR

  1. Ferguson seeks $10M for Richland's clean energy park
  2. Kennewick raises 2027 property taxes just over 3%
  3. Yelm Park sale hearing is set for Wed., Nov. 18
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