J. J. Rudkin
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- Apr 16, 1914The River That Wasn't: A Captain’s Quest to Put Kennewick on the MapCaptain Martin L. Volwiler isn’t just shipping strawberries; he’s filming them from a boat deck to prove that the Columbia River is worth knowing about.Kennewick, WA
- Jul 2, 1914The Endless Debate Over Kennewick's Public ParkCommercial club members revive the persistent campaign to establish a city park, citing community needs and municipal competition.Kennewick, WA
- Oct 28, 1915Seeking Federal Aid for the Sunnyside Canal ExtensionSenator Miles Poindexter tours the Kennewick valley as local leaders lobby for a federal survey to irrigate 40,000 acres of land between Kiona and Hover.Kennewick, WA
- Aug 23, 1917Kennewick Votes Unanimously for Irrigation ExpansionHighland ranchers unite behind the Sunnyside Canal project, signaling a massive leap forward for local agriculture.Highlands, Kennewick, WA
- Jan 17, 1918The Struggle for Water ControlThe Columbia Irrigation District attempts to take over the Northern Pacific Irrigation Company, highlighting early battles over infrastructure ownership in the valley.Kennewick, WA