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🌱 Kiona-Benton school levy takes lead after two failed attempts

Benton City, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Benton City! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Kiona-Benton school levy takes lead after two failed attempts
  • Contractor with Benton City office leads Bickleton Highway bidding

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some brightening, temps: high: 54, low: 40.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KIBE school levy leading after latest vote count (nbcrightnow.com) — Kiona-Benton City's replacement school levy has moved into the lead, offering a possible path to restoring services after job and program cuts. If the result holds, funding would begin arriving in late January, with transportation and field trips potentially returning first. Certification and a school board discussion of restoration priorities are scheduled for Nov. 23.
   

• Comments take positive turn at Klickitat County Commissioners meeting (tncontentexchange.com) — Central Washington Asphalt, which has a Benton City office, submitted the apparent low bid of $5.555 million for work on two sections of Bickleton Highway. The bid opening came during a Klickitat County commissioners meeting where residents also praised completion of the Jennings Road Bridge and raised concerns about potential data center development.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
    Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
  • Lucky is sporting a new accessory in honor of Movember to bring attention to men's health topics.
    That includes prostate and testicular cancer, but also mental and behavioral health, and suicide prevention. Don't be afraid to get the help you need… (Nextdoor )
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BENTON CITY WA S21945 in Benton City. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in West Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Richland

  • Amazon to host open house on data centers at Enterprise Middle School (applevalleynewsnow.com)
  • Study on Oregon's data centers finds troubling lack of transparency, some positive effects (nbcrightnow.com)
  • Restaurants, food truck, bakery fail Tri-Cities restaurant inspections (tri-cityherald.com)

Richland

  • Richland bond vote would fund school repairs and new classrooms (nbcrightnow.com)
  • From crash victims to pregnant women, new Richland EMS program boosts survival odds (tri-cityherald.com)

Ok Benton City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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