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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 96 |
96 stories
- The Birth of a County
Proponents of the new Benton County prepare to prove population requirements to Judge Rigg in a final legal hurdle before state recognition.
- Telegraph Strike Paralyzes Regional Rails
Union telegraphers strike across the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines, leaving passengers and freight stranded during the height of the harvest.
- The Price of Separation: Benton County’s Debts
Newly formed Benton County grapples with the financial burden of its division from Yakima County.
- The North Bank Railroad Boom
A new joint venture between the Northern Pacific and Great Northern will connect Pasco to Portland, funneling millions into the regional economy.
- Who Owns the Yakima River?
A clash is brewing as the federal government attempts to wrestle control of irrigation systems from private companies in the Yakima Valley.
- Defeating the Yakima Valley Land Grab
State officials block a massive land selection scheme, sparking a debate over corporate control of irrigation water.
- The Palouse Irrigation Fight
Franklin County citizens organize to pressure the President for the construction of stalled irrigation works.
- 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.
- Railroad Titans Keep Kennewick Guessing
Northern Pacific executives descend upon the region, stoking rumors of a major bridge project and a new push along the Columbia River bank.
- The Town Chain Gang
Kennewick’s new municipal code establishes forced labor for inmates to settle debts and minor offenses.
- The Rising Groundwater Threat
A federal drainage expert warns that Kennewick's porous soil is becoming waterlogged by irrigation, creating a public health crisis.
- The Fight for a Kennewick High School
A local resident argues that a dedicated high school is essential for the town's growth and cultural maturity.
- The Town Council Declares War on Filth
A sweeping new health ordinance outlaws backyard pigsties, mandates watertight privy vaults, and grants city officials the power to condemn contaminated wells.
- The Town Council Declares War on Contagion
A newly passed health ordinance mandates house quarantines, mandatory vaccination, and strict reporting protocols for residents of Kennewick.
- Farmers Build Their Own Dam in Record Time
After two grueling days of labor, local landowners successfully turn the Yakima River into their new irrigation canal.
- Protecting the Valley's Orchard Future
Kennewick farmers push for an official county fruit inspector to stop the spread of pests and protect the local agricultural economy.
- The Perils of Over-Irrigation
Federal experts warn that excessive water usage is turning productive land into barren salt marshes.
- The Town Council Takes Action on Water and Ordinance
A legislative session addresses town growth, sidewalk obstructions, and the urgent need for a municipal water system.
- Nightmare in the Storeroom
Local merchant J.N. Scott endured a terrifying night of captivity after being surprised by armed intruders in his own shop.
- The River Highway Opens
A new transportation link connects the Inland Empire to Portland, promising a surge in regional trade.
- The Struggle to Rename 'Horse Heaven'
Local farmers hope to rebrand their rugged 'Horse Heaven' hills as 'Benton Slope,' but history—and local geography—proves hard to change.
- The Struggle for the Snake River
The Open River Association works to break a railroad-backed monopoly on river traffic.
- Children Capture Coyote on Horse Heaven Ranch
Two young children on a Horse Heaven ranch showed remarkable courage, roping a full-grown coyote with the help of their dogs.
- A Hot Ride to the Coast: A Summer Diary from 1905
A Kennewick minister's account of a grueling journey across the state, from dusty horse-and-buggy travel in the valley to a culture shock in the 'Red Light district' of Seattle.
- A Perilous Race Down the Yakima
Two local men attempted a daring forty-mile trip down the Yakima River, barely surviving a confrontation with an irrigation company dam.