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12 stories matching stake

  1. The Price of Water: Hanford’s Irrigation Struggle

    As residents of the arid Columbia Basin organized against a powerful utility, a local newspaper feud revealed the high stakes of early regional water rights.

    Jan 7, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  2. Wilson Pushes Eight-Hour Day in Railroad Talks

    President Wilson faces a potential national rail strike as executives and labor unions clash over the eight-hour workday and the limits of arbitration.

    Aug 25, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanWashington, Clark CountyWork & Pay

  3. The High Stakes of Olympia's Final Session

    Legislators face political uncertainty as the 1923 session nears its end, with debates over taxation and state spending threatening to ignite the 1924 campaign.

    Mar 9, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  4. The Viral Panic of 1924

    Washington State launches a defensive campaign against a hoof-and-mouth outbreak in California, warning citizens to watch for 'disease bootleggers' and misinformation.

    May 30, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyCity Hall

  5. The Richland Burglary Manhunt

    A trio of burglars leads the sheriff on a high-stakes chase through the desert sand before being flushed out of the hills.

    Oct 6, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanRichland, Benton CountyTrue Crime

  6. The Water War at Hanford

    Ranchers and power companies lock horns in a high-stakes battle over irrigation rates that could make or break the valley’s future.

    Jan 14, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  7. The Water War at Priest Rapids

    A high-stakes legal battle over irrigation rights heads to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, leaving local growers in suspense.

    Aug 17, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, Hanford, Kittitas CountyFollow the Money

  8. Hanford Farmers Fight for Water Rights

    A local committee is preparing for a high-stakes legal showdown in San Francisco over agricultural irrigation rights.

    Dec 28, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  9. The High Stakes of a County Commission Primary

    Voters in White Bluffs face a decisive primary election to protect their representation on the Benton County board.

    Sep 5, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyCity Hall

  10. Potato Showdown: Son Outperforms Father in Thurston County

    A local potato competition turns into a generational victory for Roy Taylor, who outclassed his father in four out of six categories.

    Dec 29, 1922White Bluffs SpokesmanSouth Bay, Olympia, Thurston CountyStrange But True

  11. Battling the Strawberry Root Weevil

    Horticultural experts share a rigorous, high-stakes method for saving berry patches from a devastating pest.

    Jun 16, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanKennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

  12. The Apple-Packing Championship

    A town competition turns into a high-stakes display of skill and speed.

    Oct 19, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

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