diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
index 49eae746..600a8106 100644
--- a/CHANGES.rst
+++ b/CHANGES.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,14 @@
 Release notes
 =============
 
+v1.0.9 2025-02-**
+-----------------
+* Package dependency: NumPy 2+ compatibility
+* Package dependency: Fix incompatibility between SciPy 1.15 and pytest
+* Doc update: Fixed broken links in README
+* Doc update: Clarity on the Polymer Micelle model
+* Doc update: Fix typo in equation in Lamellar Stack Paracrystal documentation
+
 v1.0.8 2024-09-26
 -----------------
 * New model: Bulk ferromagnets model from marketplace
diff --git a/sasmodels/__init__.py b/sasmodels/__init__.py
index dcb8de87..f17aa589 100644
--- a/sasmodels/__init__.py
+++ b/sasmodels/__init__.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 OpenCL drivers are available.  See :mod:`.generate` for details on
 defining new models.
 """
-__version__ = "1.0.8"
+__version__ = "1.0.9"
 
 def data_files():
     """