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  1. Federal Funds Flow into Washington Backcountry

    New highway construction projects in Whatcom and King counties aim to bridge the gap between wilderness and commercial accessibility.

    Jul 20, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanNorth Bend, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. A Deadly Lift Leads to Heavy Judgment

    A Seattle gardener faces financial ruin after a jury finds him liable for his friend's death following an intoxicated ride in his truck.

    Feb 20, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  3. The Great Tax Assessment Overhaul

    Benton County commissioners move to end the 'guesswork' of property valuation by launching a comprehensive land survey.

    Jul 6, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanBenton CountyCity Hall

  4. Warehouse Company Cleared in Apple Deal Suit

    A legal dispute over the 1921 apple harvest ends in a significant win for the White Bluffs Warehouse Company, resulting in thousands of dollars in judgments.

    May 25, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton County

  5. The Sliding Hill: Railroad Abandoning Prosser

    A shifting, unstable hill beneath the tracks forces the Northern Pacific to build an expensive eight-mile detour, threatening to bypass the town of Prosser.

    Mar 3, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanProsser, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  6. Paving the Way to the Coast

    Grant County commits significant funds to bridge the gap between desert isolation and the coastal trade routes.

    Aug 10, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanVantage, Kittitas CountyBoom & Bust

  7. The Battle Over Public Water Power

    A political critique of proposed federal legislation warns that speculators are maneuvering to seize control of vital water power sites.

    Feb 25, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  8. 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.

    Sep 14, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWahluke Slope, White Bluffs, Grant CountyFollow the Money

  9. The Colored Giants Outplay Local Nine

    Despite a strong crowd, the White Bluffs team fell to the visiting Yakima ballclub after a spirited five-inning contest.

    Jul 20, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyNightlife

  10. Hanford Ranchers Challenge Power Company Water Rates

    When the Pacific Power Company tried to hike rates to cover their own overhead, White Bluffs ranchers fought back with a fight over what an irrigation season is actually worth.

    Jan 21, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  11. Rattlesnake Hills Oil Race Draws New Leases

    Speculators and geologists are betting big on the oil and gas potential of the Rattlesnake Hills, hoping to spark an industrial boom in the desert.

    Apr 7, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanBenton City, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

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