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| Year | Stories |
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| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 3 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1922 | 1 |
| 1923 | 4 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 2 |
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- The Anti-Asian Campaign in Spokane
The American Legion in Spokane launches an investigation into the vegetable trade, claiming 'Oriental control' of the local market.
- Cement Truck Takes a Dip
A delivery driver narrowly escapes injury after losing control of his truck, sending it—and 60 sacks of cement—into the Columbia River.
- The Battle for the Kelso Bridge
Facing a threat from federal engineers to revoke the bridge's license, the Kelso Chamber of Commerce moves to seize control of the span from a gridlocked local government.
- The Long Road to Forest Exchange
After twenty-five years of federal red tape, a presidential proclamation finally grants Washington control over 152,000 acres of timberland.
- The Governor’s Power Grab
New executive bills give Governor Roland H. Hartley unprecedented control over state agencies, budgets, and tax assessments.
- State Agriculture Director Makes His Bid for Governor
E. L. French, architect of Washington's administrative code and farm advocate, officially announces his Republican candidacy for Governor.
- The Shake-up at the Farm Bureau
Washington State’s agricultural leadership avoids a public brawl, ousts its secretary, and pivots toward the cooperative marketing models of the 1920s.
- The Political Battle for Power
A state senator warns that municipal utility expansion could shift tax burdens onto rural farmers.
- Schoolhouse Fire Averted by Students
Swift action by pupils and Principal Kirkpatrick saves the White Bluffs grade school from an accidental chimney fire.
- Farmers Organize Against Seattle and Tacoma Power Monopolies
The Western Progressive Farmers group pushes for a state-wide 'superpower' initiative, breaking with municipal interests over grid control.
- Consumers Ditch Company Shifts Land Policy Amid War Food Demands
Facing mounting pressure, the irrigation company abandons its restrictive policy to lease land for merely taxes and water maintenance.
- Spokane Debuts its Grand Ice Palace
An ambitious new entertainment complex opens its doors at Sinto and Cannon, promising a massive skating area for the public.
- The Fight for Public Power
Seattle municipal power superintendent J. D. Ross defends the controversial Bone Bill in White Bluffs, arguing for cheaper rates through public competition.
- Betting on the Rapids
Speculation runs wild in White Bluffs as the Milwaukee railroad moves to electrify its lines, fueling dreams of a massive dam at Priest Rapids.
- The Power Fight of 1924
A fiery public debate erupts over utility profits, corporate control, and the cost of electricity in Washington.
- Battling the Strawberry Root Weevil
Horticultural experts share a rigorous, high-stakes method for saving berry patches from a devastating pest.
- The Battle Over Public Water Power
A political critique of proposed federal legislation warns that speculators are maneuvering to seize control of vital water power sites.
- The Candidate Who Defied the Union Label
Colonel Roland H. Hartley takes a combative stance in his gubernatorial bid, refusing to include the union label on his campaign materials.
- A Dangerous Journey to White Bluffs
A family trip to White Bluffs ends in a harrowing roadside rescue after their car flips 12 miles south of Hanford.
- Fire Sweeps Through St. Luke’s Hospital
105 patients are safely evacuated into the bitter cold as fire destroys the west wing of Spokane's premier hospital.
- A Monopoly Grabs the Tap
When the irrigation company took control of the water company's annual meeting, local farmers realized their rights to the water were being held hostage.
- The Apple-Packing Championship
A town competition turns into a high-stakes display of skill and speed.
- The War Over the Desert Water
An irrigation landowner at White Bluffs vows a 'fight to a finish' against corporate power companies for reneging on water contracts.
- The Cold Creek Oil Rush
After an artesian well drilling project in Cold Creek reveals a strange, oil-like substance, prospectors are scrambling to secure land leases in anticipation of a massive boom.
- The Legislative Shuffle: How Power Really Worked at Olympia
A rare look behind the curtain of the 1923 state legislative session, where committee back-scratching, lobbyist influence, and alcohol fueled the fate of over 600 bills.