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  1. Five Dangerous Prisoners Escape King County Jail

    A jailer was overpowered and robbed in a brazen Sunday night escape by inmates facing charges ranging from life sentences for murder to bank robbery.

    Mar 9, 1917White Bluffs SpokesmanKing County Jail, SeattleTrue Crime

  2. Bank Robber Outwitted by Local Quick Thinking

    A lone gunman attempted to rob the Whitman County National Bank, only to be tackled by the cashier and disarmed by local merchants.

    Dec 1, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanRosalia, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Long Wait for the Priest Rapids Dam

    For six years, settlers have waited for the federal government to allow the development of the Priest Rapids power site, hoping it would turn their land into productive farms.

    Mar 17, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, White Bluffs, Kittitas CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Case of the Altered Ford

    A stolen car abandoned near the ferry crossing reveals a trail of tampered serial numbers and missing license plates.

    Jun 13, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyTrue Crime

  5. Mapping the Roads of White Bluffs

    New highway plans aim to connect key agricultural corners and expand access to soldier settlement tracts.

    Jan 19, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

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