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| Year | Stories |
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| 1915 | 1 |
| 1923 | 2 |
| 1924 | 4 |
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- A New Span Across the Columbia
A state-sanctioned franchise promises a steel bridge at Vantage Ferry, linking the North Central highway and opening the high desert to faster travel.
- Death on the Division Street Bridge
A morning commute turned into a catastrophe when a steel span over the Spokane River collapsed, sending two trolley cars into the freezing water.
- Court Holds Cowlitz County Liable for Deadly Bridge Collapse
A landmark Supreme Court decision opens the door for survivors and victims' families to sue for damages following the 1922 Kelso bridge disaster.
- 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 Ghost of a Phone Directory
A look back at White Bluffs' first phone book reveals a rapidly changing town where most original subscribers have vanished.
- The Battle for the Columbia River Crossing
A federal hearing reveals tensions between the State Highway Department's road plans and a private corporation's bid to span the Columbia.
- The Last of the Trail Blazers
Ezra Meeker, the pioneer who spanned the era from ox-carts to airplanes, faces a final struggle as he fights for his health.