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| 1916 | 9 |
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21 stories matching pump
- Summer Storms Cut the Juice
A severe thunderstorm fried local electrical transformers, leaving the White Bluffs pumping plants idle for three days.
- Emergency at the River: How Two Children Saved the Pump
As ice jams threatened to destroy the family ranch on the Columbia, two young boys took initiative to dismantle the machinery before the floodwaters could claim it.
- The Old Water Tower Falls
A local landmark built in 1912 is dismantled after the town shifts to a new well-pumped system.
- The Old Todd Pumping Plant Dismantled
A piece of local history fades as scrap dealers dismantle the engine that once fueled the ambitious, struggling White Bluffs irrigation project.
- The Legion's Frustrated Ambitions for Valley Land
American Legion delegates seek to expand the local land settlement project, only to find the cost of pumping water may bury the plan.
- The River Threatens White Bluffs
Ice jams in the Columbia River have pushed water levels to a dangerous point, risking the town's water supply.
- The River's Grimmer Secrets
A gruesome discovery near the Coyote pumping station finally provides a clue to a year-old riverside mystery.
- School Bus Wreck Sparks Alarm Near White Bluffs
A morning school bus run ended in a collision with a car near the old pump house, resulting in vehicle destruction but miraculously few injuries.
- The Water Crisis at White Bluffs
An irrigation company threatens to withdraw its infrastructure, putting the entire agricultural future of the valley at risk.
- The Price of Health in the Desert
After building a home, digging a well, and planting five acres of pears, George Mogk was forced to abandon his dream and move to a higher altitude for his health.
- The Price of an Orchard
A lucrative land sale signals the high value of developed fruit ranches in the Klondyke neighborhood north of White Bluffs.
- The Hanford Veterans' Project Opens to the Public
After failing to fill with ex-service men, the state opens residential tracts at White Bluffs to general applicants.
- The River Runs Dry: A Drought Threatens White Bluffs
Record-low water levels in the Columbia River leave irrigation systems high and dry, forcing farmers to brace for a parched season.
- The Deadly Secret of the Well House
A man posing as a federal agent is found dead in a hidden moonshine still, leaving behind a curious trail of mystery.
- A Heroic Rescue on the Slough
When a 14-year-old girl suddenly lost the ability to swim in the middle of the slough, her peer's quick thinking and bravery saved her life.
- The Right to Water: A Legal Win for Landowners
A landmark court ruling frees White Bluffs landowners from paying for irrigation water they did not use, potentially signaling the end for the local water company.
- White Bluffs Water Crisis Averted
A burnt-out water pump motor that threatened local orchards was repaired in record time by a Pasco electrical firm.
- A Roaring Flame in the Desert: Residents Hope for a Gas Boom
A visiting party from White Bluffs witnesses a dramatic demonstration of a natural gas well near the Yakima river, sparking local hopes for a new industrial future.
- Farmers and Utilities Face Off Over Irrigation Rates
After a protracted legal battle, White Bluffs irrigation users meet to negotiate a flat rate for power with the Pacific Power & Light Company.
- The Struggle for Irrigation in White Bluffs
A government reclamation expert visits the Yakima Valley, sparking hope for a long-sought gravity ditch project.
- White Bluffs Farmers Fight Utility 'Fixed Charges'
Local irrigation users push back against the Pacific Power & Light company’s mandatory monthly fees, marking an early chapter in Columbia River valley utility regulation.