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33 stories matching White Bluffs
- The Hidden History of the White Bluffs
A state professor identifies a critical geological gap in the earth, proving a long-held scientific theory about the evolution of ancient horses.
- The Nutrition Audit of White Bluffs
In an era of public health advocacy, the local Woman's Club helped slash childhood malnutrition rates through school-based monitoring.
- The Ghost of a Phone Directory
A look back at White Bluffs' first phone book reveals a rapidly changing town where most original subscribers have vanished.
- The Turkey Day Rivalry of White Bluffs and Hanford
A holiday football game between two vanished river towns turns into a community spectacle involving heavy-set centers and last-minute lineups.
- The Tent City Spokesman
Recalling the winter of 1909, when the White Bluffs Spokesman was forced to publish out of a canvas tent to keep the town's news flowing.
- The Fight for a Columbia River Highway
Local delegations from White Bluffs and Hanford lobby for a state highway to secure the future of the river route.
- The Bank Robber Who Got Away—Twice
A fugitive accused of targeting the First Bank of White Bluffs has slipped through the hands of the law yet again.
- Scarlet Fever Scare Grips White Bluffs Schools
A health investigation clears the schools of a widespread outbreak, leaving only two families under quarantine.
- The Struggle for a Road Out of White Bluffs
Community leaders mobilize across three counties to secure vital infrastructure for the valley.
- The High Stakes of a County Commission Primary
Voters in White Bluffs face a decisive primary election to protect their representation on the Benton County board.
- The Mail Must Go Through
When the routes to White Bluffs were severed, the isolated town pooled their resources to retrieve the mail.
- White Bluffs Opens Its First Public Library
After years of planning, the Woman's Club establishes a public space for books in a local store.
- Benton County Votes in the 1924 Election
Voters of White Bluffs and Benton County decide local and national races as the Republican ticket sweeps the state.
- The Battle for the Columbia River
A Seattle attorney challenges a major dam project to secure the water rights of the Hanford-White Bluffs community.
- Fruit Growers Win Court Victory After Exchange Collapse
White Bluffs and Hanford farmers secure preferred status for 1922 apple proceeds following the insolvency of the Wenatchee Valley Fruit Exchange.
- A Silent Health Crisis in the Classroom
A survey of White Bluffs schools reveals widespread goitre among children, prompting a state-led push for iodine treatment.
- The Bitter Primary: A Local Election Contest
After losing a primary race for county commissioner, C.H. McCready files suit alleging bribery and misconduct by local election boards.
- The Bank Bandit Who Stayed Behind
After twice being convicted of attempting to rob the First Bank of White Bluffs, C. L. Potter remains at large after a daring escape from the Walla Walla jail.
- The Long Road to Camp Sealth
Twenty-five girls and their chaperone endure a harrowing, breakdown-filled road trip from the Hanford-White Bluffs area to the Puget Sound for a summer camp adventure.
- Schoolhouse Fire Averted by Students
Swift action by pupils and Principal Kirkpatrick saves the White Bluffs grade school from an accidental chimney fire.
- Cement Truck Takes a Dip
A delivery driver narrowly escapes injury after losing control of his truck, sending it—and 60 sacks of cement—into the Columbia River.
- The Bachelor Parade Complains
A group of eligible bachelors in White Bluffs publicly protests the 'popularity contest' committee's lackluster descriptions of their romantic qualifications.
- A Nail-Biter at the Polls
Sam Allard claims a slim primary victory for commissioner, decided by the very last precinct to report.
- The Case of the Altered Ford
A stolen car abandoned near the ferry crossing reveals a trail of tampered serial numbers and missing license plates.
- Music, Supper, and St. Patrick's Cheer
Liberty Hall hosts a packed house as the local band performs to appreciative neighbors.