prepare for 2.8.9
diff --git a/release-notes/VERSION b/release-notes/VERSION
index 16ecd5a..df41e03 100644
--- a/release-notes/VERSION
+++ b/release-notes/VERSION
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 === Releases ===
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-2.8.9 (not yet released)
+2.8.9 (12-Jun-2017)
 
 #1595: `JsonIgnoreProperties.allowSetters` is not working in Jackson 2.8
  (reported by Javy L)