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Richland School District voters will decide a $94 million bond on Feb. 9
The Daily Kennewick team
If 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.
Chief Joseph's modernization would cost $60 million, River's Edge's building $27.5 million
Source: AppleValleyNewsNow.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Chief Joseph modernization | $60M |
| River's Edge building | $27.5M |
If it passes, the district projects a tax increase of about $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in 2028. That's about $4.17 a month, or $50 a year, on a $500,000 home. Voters turned down a larger $314 million package in November 2024.
- Chief Joseph: built in 1951, serves nearly 680 students
- River's Edge: serves 260 students in modified portables
- Tax relief: low-income households may qualify through Benton County Assessor's Office
Sources: AppleValleyNewsNow.com, Nonstop Local News