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| Year | Stories |
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| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 1 |
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- Local Men Answer the Call to War
As the U.S. mobilizes for World War I, young men from Kennewick begin leaving their jobs to enlist in the armed forces.
- The Valley Club's Resignation Crisis
Tensions over politics and social friction lead to the abrupt resignation of the club's president.
- The Last-Minute Change of Heart
After securing a ranch management position in California, a local resident abruptly cancels his move and his auction sale, deciding Kennewick looks 'awful good' after all.
- Kennewick Moves Toward Port Status
County officials certify petition for a new port district, paving the way for future Columbia River navigation and infrastructure growth.
- The End of the Coyote Club
A bachelor institution in Kennewick falls to the inevitable march of marriage and relocation.
- A Public Retraction of Slander
After circulating damaging rumors about a young woman in camp, a local man takes to the newspaper to publicly clear her name.
- Tuberculosis Crisis Strikes Richland Dairy Herds
A state veterinary inspection reveals widespread tuberculosis in local cattle, forcing a mandatory cull of diseased animals in the Richland district.
- Building Move Turns Dangerous for Contractor
A routine building relocation in Kennewick turns into a medical emergency when a heavy-duty cable fails, breaking a man's leg.
- A Close Call on River Road
A local child suffers a serious eye injury during a frantic day on the farm.
- A Near-Fatal Wagon Accident in Richland
A local farmer narrowly survives being run over by his own wagon after falling beneath his team of horses.
- A Final Journey from Kansas to Hover
A young pharmacist’s search for health in the Washington climate ends in tragedy.
- Kennewick Votes for Public Control of the Waterfront
In a bid to safeguard local commerce against monopolization, voters approve the creation of a port district to keep docks and warehouses in public hands.
- The Case for a Central Power Plant in Kennewick
A Seattle engineer argues that consolidating regional power generation in Kennewick could slash electricity rates.
- Gubernatorial Candidate Vows to Slash State Spending
Republican George A. Lee makes a campaign stop in Kennewick, attacking the 'inefficiency' of the sitting Democratic administration.
- The Battle for the County Clerk's Desk
A public spat between M. C. Belle and W. S. Jenkins over whether the county clerk’s office is a bloated expense or a manageable public service.
- The Commissioner's Confusion
Local official E.C. Houston faces a political crisis after hesitating to take his seat, leaving his tenure in doubt.
- The Patriotic Duty of the Pig
With the nation facing a severe meat shortage during the Great War, local agricultural officials pushed Benton County farmers to increase hog production, framing the effort as a vital sacrifice for soldiers.
- A Pension Insult in the Valley
Richland’s last Indian War veteran rails against a proposed amendment he says smears the service of U.S. soldiers.
- State Highway Engineering or Political Theater?
A scathing editorial accuses the state highway engineer of prioritizing partisan optics over the crumbling roads of Benton County.
- City Finally Clears Its Debt
After months of bureaucratic limbo and a looming war stalling the markets, Kennewick resolves its warrant crisis.
- The Clerkship Controversy in Richland
A budget-conscious councilwoman clashes with the Mayor over the cost of the city clerk position.
- The Price of a State Job
A prison employee claims he was fired for refusing to contribute to the Governor’s campaign fund.
- A Dispute Over Highway Specifications
The local Commercial Club pushes to stretch a highway project budget to cover seven miles rather than three, prioritizing the immediate needs of pioneers over future durability.
- Northern Pacific Superintendent Heads South
W. T. Tyler leaves his Pasco post to manage the Cotton Belt Line in Texas, marking a significant leadership change for the regional rail network.
- Tragedy in the Horse Heaven Hills
A wheat rancher dies after being thrown from his wagon on a rough stretch of road.