diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
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@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
-1.17.0 (unreleased)
+1.17.0 (2024-10-04)
 -------------------
 
-New Features
-^^^^^^^^^^^^
-
 Bug Fixes
 ^^^^^^^^^