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  1. The Looming Water Wars of the Yakima River

    Prosser Falls Irrigation Company threatens litigation against upper-valley users, claiming their senior water rights are being drained by newcomers.

    Jun 2, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  2. Street Duel Leaves Bystander Wounded

    A card game dispute between a gambler and a bartender escalated into a nine-shot exchange on a Prosser street.

    May 19, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyNightlife

  3. Benton County's First Courthouse? A Hotel Will Do for Now

    As Benton County organizes, commissioners lease the Riverside Hotel in Prosser for courtrooms, offices, and a temporary jail—because there are no houses to rent.

    May 10, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

  4. Benton County Officially Born

    After legal hurdles and a formal decree from the superior court, Governor Albert E. Mead signed the proclamation establishing Benton County, signaling a new era for the region.

    Jun 23, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyCity Hall

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