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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 4 |
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- The Struggle for Kennewick's River Future
As the Celilo canal nears completion, local business leaders push for a Port district to tax outside corporations and secure the town's maritime edge.
- The Fight for Irrigation Control
A local editorial urges landowners to organize into a district to secure government water projects and neutralize land speculators.
- Bridge Collapse Leaves Richland Stranded
Without a bridge, Richland business leaders struggle to find affordable transport to Kennewick.
- The Blight Battle in Kennewick
When orchard blight threatened the region's economy, the local editor chose transparency over 'hush-it-up' tactics, triggering a fierce debate about the risks of public alarm.
- 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 Right to Vote for Water
A clarification on who can vote in the Columbia Irrigation district election highlights the importance of land ownership to civic participation.
- Cutting the Cost of Keeping Warm
A sweeping new public service commission order promises to slash freight rates for coal from the Roslyn mines, potentially saving state residents $50,000 annually.
- A Spud Surplus Warning
Government officials warn local growers of a glut in the potato market that threatens to make the coming season a losing venture.
- Kennewick’s Infrastructure Bottleneck
A local commentary argues that without modern dock and freight facilities, the city will fail to leverage its position on the Columbia River.
- The State's Empire: A Plan for Washington’s School Fund
Tax Commissioner T. E. Skaggs argues for the careful conservation of state land assets to generate a massive, self-sustaining educational endowment.
- The Wheat Gamble: A Warning to Inland Empire Farmers
Former State College President E. A. Bryan cautions local farmers against abandoning diverse crops for the high-stakes 'wheat gamble' driven by war-time market trends.
- Brazen Burglary in Richland Leaves Storekeeper Empty-Handed
Thieves looted a general store and commandeered a local horse and wagon to escape the scene.
- Tragedy on the Night Train
A traveler is found severely injured after being thrown from a train near Roosevelt.
- Shingle Mill Owners Move to Slash Wages
Washington shingle manufacturers opt to cut pay to stay competitive against British Columbia imports.
- The Trouble with the Mail Boat
Residents are fed up with the 'notoriously bad' mail service between Kennewick and Richland.
- The Peril of the 'Brewers' Bill'
As Washington state votes on prohibition initiatives, one local columnist warns that voters are being misled about the true impact of the proposed 'Brewers' Bill' on state law.
- Voters Approve Port of Kennewick District
A three-to-one victory secures public control of the riverfront, marking a new era for local infrastructure and development.
- Richland Growers Weather the Frost
While Yakima orchards suffer, Richland farmers see potential for a record apple crop following a mild spring frost.
- Richland Submerged in Sudden Thaw
A rapid temperature rise melts deep snow, turning Richland streets into lakes and threatening the town's infrastructure.
- The Petitions Were Honeycombed With Fraud—So Voters Got Referendum No. 3
After the Washington Supreme Court described initiative petitions as a 'house of cards' riddled with fraud, the 1915 Legislature passed a safeguard now before voters as Referendum No. 3.
- Weyerhaeuser Eyes the Confluence
Timber giants weigh the mouth of the Snake River for a massive new mill site as regional water transport becomes a reality.
- The Midnight Key
The Columbia Pharmacy was robbed by someone who possessed a duplicate key, leading to a police investigation.
- The Price of Admission
When a new federal war tax on admissions threatens cinema prices, the local Princess theater owner decides to absorb the cost rather than pass it to patrons.
- A Million Dollar Water Guarantee
Federal investment in Yakima Valley reservoirs secures long-term water rights for 160,000 acres of farmland.
- Bayonets at the Bridge
Tensions rise as National Guardsmen are deployed to patrol regional rail infrastructure, leading to a direct confrontation with an I.W.W. member.