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| Year | Stories |
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| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 4 |
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- The War on the Homefront: A Farmer's Angry Rebuke
An open letter calls out the 'lack of practical patriotism' among Benton County farmers failing to support the war effort through livestock production.
- The War for Quality in the Fruit Exchange
After reaching $97,000 in sales, the Fruit Exchange secretary calls out local growers for the 'dishonest' practice of hiding junk fruit at the bottom of crates.
- Richland Growers Weather the Frost
While Yakima orchards suffer, Richland farmers see potential for a record apple crop following a mild spring frost.
- The Paving of the Finley Road
Benton County commissioners upgrade infrastructure plans from gravel to asphalt for the new state highway.
- The Fight for a Practical Highway
Local farmers and business owners clash with state planners over the expensive materials chosen for the Kennewick-Finley road.
- The Changing Face of Richland High School Sports
As graduation claims the star players, a new generation of lightweights faces the brutal reality of local football.
- The Classroom in the Fields
Rural Washington voters approve a bold, experimental agricultural campus on the bluffs overlooking the Yakima River.
- 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.
- Hanford’s New Model School
A growing rural community prepares to christen a modern educational facility built for the future of vocational training.
- The River Overflows: Lives Lost and Homes Deserted
A catastrophic flood on the Yakima River leaves homes submerged, stock lost, and two local men drowned in a tragic crossing attempt.
- Richland Builds a Community Fountain
Town residents donate labor and money to add a centerpiece to Amon Park.
- Irrigation Settlers Win Relief
Congress considers extending payment deadlines for struggling settlers on Washington irrigation projects.
- Bridge Collapse Leaves Richland Stranded
Without a bridge, Richland business leaders struggle to find affordable transport to Kennewick.
- Monopoly on Main Street: Hotelier Expands
The proprietor of the Richland Hotel has consolidated the town's dining scene by acquiring the local restaurant and bakery.
- Kennewick Sheriff Spares the Dog, Bills the Owner
A new enforcement order ends the practice of killing unmuzzled dogs found at large, putting fines and jail time on the people who let them run.
- State Attorney Resigns to Help Secure Army Post
Assistant Attorney General Scott Z. Henderson leaves his post to assist in the land acquisition for a massive new U.S. army base in Pierce County.
- The Telephone Dust Prank
A creative hoax in a small town fooled local housewives into wrapping their telephones in rags to 'blow out the dust.'
- The Passing of a Richland Pioneer
Mrs. Amanda McElvain, widow of the engineer who built many of the region's earliest irrigation canals, dies at home.
- Cooperative Selling Finds Its Feet
North Pacific Fruit Distributors report over $3 million in sales, standardizing the regional fruit trade.
- Richland Submerged in Sudden Thaw
A rapid temperature rise melts deep snow, turning Richland streets into lakes and threatening the town's infrastructure.
- Gunpoint Justice on the Home Front
A local homeowner captures two vagrants in the act of raiding a pantry, bringing a sharp end to a string of local thefts.
- The Fight for the Hanford Phone Exchange
Public Service Commission members visit the Columbia River Valley to mediate a dispute over the proposed consolidation of telephone lines.
- The Battle for the Berry Market
Business leaders push Kennewick farmers to abandon competition and consolidate marketing under a single agency.
- The State College Funding Feud
A fiery public debate erupts in the Courier-Reporter over whether the State College (now WSU) favored prestige programs over the practical needs of Washington farmers.
- 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.