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3 stories matching bench

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  1. The Brutal Politics of the Benton County Bench

    An editorial endorsement attacks a rival candidate, arguing that splitting the vote would hand the superior court seat to an outsider.

    Sep 7, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

  2. Supreme Court Refutes Prohibition Rumors

    Governor Lister and the Chief Justice respond to public speculation regarding a pending decision on state-wide prohibition.

    Dec 9, 1915The Kennewick Courier-ReporterOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. Court House Construction Dispute Nears Legal Limbo

    A procedural error by the bench keeps former county commissioners out of jail while the county's infrastructure project remains deadlocked.

    Feb 22, 1917The Kennewick Courier-ReporterProsser, Benton CountyCity Hall

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