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3 stories matching optim

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  1. Hanford Growers Rally to Save Water Rights

    Facing a critical re-argument in federal court, Hanford farmers assess themselves to fund a legal battle that threatens their livelihood.

    Jan 25, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

  2. State-Funded Irrigation Settlement Wins Legislative Backing

    After overcoming Senate opposition, state land settlement project secures $50,000 in funding as settlers express guarded optimism about the program's future.

    Feb 13, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Failed Promise of the Priest Rapids Valley

    A state-funded colonization project for veterans struggles amidst allegations of mismanagement, isolation, and a collapsing public image.

    Apr 24, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyCity Hall

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