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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 11 |
| 1859 | 2 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 6 |
| 1862 | 2 |
| 1863 | 5 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 5 |
| 1876 | 23 |
| 1877 | 17 |
| 1878 | 13 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 3 |
| 1883 | 15 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 32 |
| 1886 | 25 |
| 1887 | 20 |
| 1888 | 18 |
| 1889 | 70 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 44 |
| 1892 | 72 |
| 1893 | 82 |
| 1894 | 46 |
| 1895 | 37 |
| 1897 | 3 |
| 1898 | 4 |
| 1899 | 27 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1903 | 42 |
| 1904 | 34 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1909 | 23 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 2 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1923 | 3 |
| 1924 | 1 |
| 1925 | 1 |
| 1928 | 1 |
17 stories matching debat
- Monroe Doctrine Debated in Hover
The Kennewick debating team bested their Hover counterparts during a contest held at the local church, with a focus on the relevance of the Monroe Doctrine.
- Kennewick High Students Best Hover in County League Debate
Local debaters faced off against an all-female team from Hover on the future of the Monroe Doctrine.
- A Three-Year Winning Streak Dies on the Question of Military Training
Kennewick's high school debaters argued the affirmative for military drill in Washington schools and ran into a Sunnyside team that had all the good evidence — their first loss in three years.
- The Conservation Debate: To Hunt or Protect?
Local sportsmen argue that keeping quail populations 'tame' and unhunted actually prevents them from multiplying, sparking a debate over wildlife management.
- The Fight Over Who Controls the Apple Market
W. H. Paulhamus lashes out at fruit distributors in a heated debate over federal oversight of the Northwest apple industry.
- The Congressman Who Preferred Silence
Incumbent W. E. La Follette justifies his legislative record in a direct address to the Fourth District.
- Political Oratory on the Grange Lawn
Sixteen candidates for office take to the Finley schoolhouse lawn for a polite political debate and an ice cream social.
- The Great Highway Debate
Citizens of Coulee City and neighboring towns clash over the proposed route of the North Central Highway, highlighting regional competition for infrastructure.
- The Long Wait for the Priest Rapids Dam
For six years, settlers have waited for the federal government to allow the development of the Priest Rapids power site, hoping it would turn their land into productive farms.
- The Clerkship Controversy in Richland
A budget-conscious councilwoman clashes with the Mayor over the cost of the city clerk position.
- Will Kennewick's New Stock Yard Boost Local Hay Prices?
Community excitement over a planned feeding plant sparks a debate on whether the move will drive up hay prices or create the economic stability the region needs.
- The Perils of the Oiled Road
A disastrously bumpy trip by local boosters to Attalia results in wrecked cars and a debate over infrastructure priorities.
- The Price of Local Control
An editorial debate on whether Kennewick should adopt a township organizational structure to handle road funding.
- The High Court Rules on 'Dry' Possession
A state supreme court decision clarifies that possessing legally obtained liquor is not a crime, sparking debate over the future of Washington's prohibition laws.
- The Finley-Kennewick Cow Argument
A town meeting meant for business turns into a heated, rambling debate over dairy health and local traffic laws.
- The Governor Candidate Who Refused the Union Label
Col. R. H. Hartley, a Republican candidate for Washington Governor, publicly rejects the union label on his campaign materials, sparking a fierce debate over labor, liberty, and the influence of organized unions in state politics.
- The Bidding War for Public Office
A candidate for County Clerk promises to slash the department's budget, sparking a debate over the ethics of 'auctioning' government services.