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EconomyGov. Ferguson wants $10 million to prepare the Richland clean energy park for new tenantsGov. 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. The city of Richland would handle the site work if lawmakers approve.Today’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

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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

  • Property taxesKennewick City Council unanimously approved the 2027 property tax levy, an increase of a little more than 3% that adds about $16 a year to a home valued around $430,000.

    Kennewick City Council unanimously approved the 2027 property tax levy, an increase of a little more than 3% that adds about $16 a year to a home valued around $430,000. The city said it faces an $11.4 million budget deficit as costs rise faster than revenue.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Nonstop Local News

  • Utility ratesBenton PUD proposed a 4% increase to all rate classes, set to begin April 1, 2027.

    Benton PUD proposed a 4% increase to all rate classes, set to begin April 1, 2027. The Bonneville Power Administration, its wholesale provider, estimates it will cost $250 million to replace lost generating capacity from 2026 to September 2028.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Nonstop Local News