Walla Walla County
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- Jul 11, 1872The Case of the Empty Bond: A Cautionary Tale of Corruption in Walla WallaWhen an elected official absconded with nearly $20,000 in public funds, the court had to decide if his sureties were still on the hook—even though they had signed a blank piece of paper.Walla Walla, WA
- Dec 13, 1876The Great Electoral MismatchA look back at the 1876 Washington Territory legislature reveals a startling imbalance in representation that left Seattle’s growing population struggling for a fair voice.Seattle, WA
- Dec 15, 1883Spokane Falls Demands Its Fair Share of the TerritoryWith Spokane County left 'out in the cold' without a representative while smaller Walla Walla holds three seats, the Review calls for splitting Washington Territory in two.Spokane, WA
- Nov 25, 1915A Bridge, a Snub, and a Secession Threat on the SnakeFranklin County offers $20,000 for a Snake River crossing at Burbank. Walla Walla County’s commissioners hesitate, and residents at the county’s western edge start talking about leaving.Burbank, WA