diff --git a/RELEASE.rst b/RELEASE.rst
index a899b8533d..4f5864c9ce 100644
--- a/RELEASE.rst
+++ b/RELEASE.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
 Release Notes
 =============
 
+Version 0.19.5 (Released September 26, 2024)
+--------------
+
+- Add separate field for ocw topics, use best field to assign related topics (#1600)
+
 Version 0.19.4 (Released September 25, 2024)
 --------------
 
diff --git a/main/settings.py b/main/settings.py
index 8941615e60..4547c9910c 100644
--- a/main/settings.py
+++ b/main/settings.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 from main.settings_pluggy import *  # noqa: F403
 from openapi.settings_spectacular import open_spectacular_settings
 
-VERSION = "0.19.4"
+VERSION = "0.19.5"
 
 log = logging.getLogger()