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| Year | Stories |
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| 1916 | 1 |
| 1917 | 2 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 1 |
| 1925 | 2 |
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- Organizing the Valley's Harvest
Hay growers meet in White Bluffs to discuss stabilizing the market through a new state-wide cooperative.
- The Girl Who Joined the Road Gang
A teenager looking to fund her high school education finds unexpected employment—and respect—among a tough paving crew near Spokane.
- Incendiary Threats in Seattle Lead to Internment
A German resident is taken into federal custody following threats directed at the Pacific Coast as tensions mount on the home front.
- Strawberry League Baseball Arrives in White Bluffs
As spring settles into the Benton County valley, the local baseball team prepares to join a regional league against rivals from Hanford and Richland.
- Spokane Taxpayers Stage Telephone Strike
Thousands of residents have joined a coordinated refusal to pay increased utility rates following legal advice that the jump is not backed by state law.
- Pioneers Face Ruin as Irrigation Fails
Early White Bluffs settlers struggle with crop failure, water shortages, and financial desperation.
- Eastern Washington Joins Forces to Guard Timber
Following a disastrous fire season, regional timber interests and government agencies consolidate efforts to protect forests, extending their reach into Stevens County.
- Local Growers Battle Railroad Freight Hikes
The White Bluffs Community Club joins a regional coalition against rising transportation costs that threaten the profitability of Eastern Washington farms.
- The Collapse of a Parting Speech
A surprise party for a departing resident ends in a slapstick moment when his chair gives way.
- White Bluffs Edges Out Hanford in Baseball Opener
A record-breaking crowd witnessed a nail-biting 2-1 victory at the White Bluffs diamond, marking the start of a competitive league season.
- The Battle for Mail Service in White Bluffs
Patrons of the former post office site face a bureaucratic maze as the Department offers three distinct, and potentially inadequate, solutions for mail delivery.
- The Health Movement of 1923
Washington State launches a campaign to convince residents that an annual check-up is as essential as a regular dental visit.
- Pioneer and Conductor P. V. Knaub Passes
A well-known Benton County resident and former Northern Pacific conductor dies at his ranch near Vernita.
- Soldier Settlers Join Forces with Valley Pioneers
New arrivals from the Great War and longtime residents unite to turn White Bluffs into a commercial vegetable hub.