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Kennewick pursues shoreline reconveyance talks with tribes; council schedules meetings

6172673 · October 21, 2025
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Council members and staff said the city has hired a tribal attorney and is preparing a memorandum of understanding and cultural easement to discuss shoreline reconveyance; jurisdictions will meet before a scheduled tribal meeting Nov. 4 to align goals and language.

City officials told the Kennewick City Council on Oct. 21 that work continues on shoreline reconveyance and related documents, and that the city has engaged a tribal attorney to assist with negotiations.

Council Member (Ms.) Erdman reported that the city is developing a memorandum of understanding and a cultural easement and working with the Umatilla and…

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