@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Kennewick City Council has postponed a crucial decision on the fate of Yelm Park, balancing community concerns over green space with plans for potential new development.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick is set to invest $221 million in vital infrastructure over the next six years, including a new city hall and public safety projects!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick has secured a $21 million low-interest loan for PFAS treatment, with $6 million in forgivable loans, and is now gearing up to take legal action against manufacturers for cost recovery!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick City is set to implement modest utility rate increases to fund crucial PFAS treatment projects while keeping rates among the lowest in the region.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick City Council just made significant strides in updating development codes and critical-area ordinances with a decisive 6–1 vote!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick City Council has just approved a bold 2046 Transportation System Plan that will shape the future of local transit and funding for the next two decades.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Tri-Cities council is considering a hybrid model for animal services that could change the future of local shelters—will this approach balance cost and care?
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick City Council just approved a major update to its comprehensive plan, paving the way for housing solutions to accommodate over 12,000 new residents!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick's ambitious Transportation System Plan reveals a staggering $206 million in project costs, but a $81 million funding gap leaves the future of these vital upgrades hanging in the balance.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialA bold new Housing Action Plan could turn a 2,400-unit deficit into a surplus of 79 affordable homes for families in need!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKennewick's 2026 Comprehensive Plan is set for adoption next week, promising new climate initiatives and updated zoning maps that could transform the city's future!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialCity staff are recommending a brand new City Hall to accommodate future growth, estimating costs between $29-$36 million and a size of 40,000 square feet!
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