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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 1 |
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- The Dark-Lantern Courthouse Deal That Split Benton County
Two defeated commissioners pushed a $125,000 courthouse bond through in thirty minutes, and Kennewick's editor saw a county-seat conspiracy — and a raid on the taxpayers' treasury.
- The End of the Coyote Club
A bachelor institution in Kennewick falls to the inevitable march of marriage and relocation.
- A Congressman's Worldview
Congressman W. L. LaFollette shares his controversial views on the Lusitania and his dim opinion of Brazil.
- Engineers Eye Expansion of Sunnyside Canal
Federal investigators are surveying a massive project that could irrigate 30,000 acres of arid land between Kiona and Kennewick.
- A Traveler’s View of Washington Roads
A correspondent writes to the editor from Chicago, critiquing the abysmal state of Eastern Washington's highways and the lack of promotion for the Yellowstone Trail.
- A Gasser, a Picnic, and a Promise: Kennewick Bets on Oil and Gas
Drillers pause to case off 400 feet of water, 85 people picnic at the well, and a Yakima promoter promises a franchise — and maybe oil — by summer.
- Ambitious Plan to Revive Columbia River Transit
Eastern investors propose a fleet of modern steel boats to compete directly with railroads for freight and passenger traffic.
- The Case for a Central Power Plant in Kennewick
A Seattle engineer argues that consolidating regional power generation in Kennewick could slash electricity rates.
- A Homefront Demand to Shut the German School
In 1917, a self-appointed 'Vigilance Corps' in Kennewick pressured a local Lutheran pastor to suspend classes, fearing the teaching of the German language during wartime.
- Farmers Take the Reins of Local Creamery
After the Columbia Valley Creamery Co. faces dissolution, local farmers reorganize to form a cooperative, hoping to save their local industry.
- Will the War Break the Apple Market?
As the Great War erupts in Europe, a leading fruit distributor warns Kennewick growers that panic is their greatest threat.
- Kennewick Writer Questions Rattlesnake Hills Oil and Gas Claims
A skeptical resident questions the feverish speculation surrounding potential oil and gas discoveries in the Kennewick area.
- The Endless Debate Over Kennewick's Public Park
Commercial club members revive the persistent campaign to establish a city park, citing community needs and municipal competition.
- The Town Goes to the Dogs
A state-mandated rabies quarantine forces Kennewick residents to muzzle their dogs or face the consequences.
- The Silent Threat in Kennewick's Dairy Herds
Local farmers are being urged to test their livestock for tuberculosis as inspections reveal infection in unexpected places.
- The High-Stakes Fight for the Senate
As the 1916 election approaches, a local editorial attacks Senator Miles Poindexter for his stance on free trade and the Underwood tariff.
- Kennewick’s New 'Red-Blooded' Athletic Club
Local sports enthusiasts gather to launch a new athletic organization, securing a clubhouse and hosting a kickoff with live music.
- The Fight for Fair State Banking
A candidate for state treasurer calls out the disparity in how government money is distributed across Washington counties.
- Will the Fruit Boom Break? Experts Urge Regional Controls
A newly formed board warns that unchecked fruit cannery expansion in the Northwest could lead to market collapse and financial ruin.
- The Hitching Sheds of Kennewick
The local Woman's Club is taking on the city's infrastructure needs, starting with a hitching shed to protect farmers' horses.
- Turning Dry Grass into a Cattle Empire
A commercial land company bets on deep-well irrigation to revive the Horse Heaven Hills as a prime stock-raising region.
- The Price of Local Control
An editorial debate on whether Kennewick should adopt a township organizational structure to handle road funding.
- Bringing The Ivory Tower to Town
Whitman College professors visit Kennewick High to bridge the gap between academic theory and civic life.
- The Blight at the Orchard Gate
A silent, ruinous disease is tearing through Kennewick’s orchards, and the local paper is calling for a community-wide mobilization to save the harvest.
- A Family Reunited by Chance
A Spokane woman, raised as an orphan in the Kennewick valley, discovers her long-lost siblings through a series of coincidences.