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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 5 |
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- Black Diamond Miners Invest in Benton Hops
A group of investors from the coal mining town of Black Diamond have purchased 67 acres of land near Benton to establish a massive hop yard, signaling a shift toward diversified agriculture in the valley.
- The Price of Separation: Benton County’s Debts
Newly formed Benton County grapples with the financial burden of its division from Yakima County.
- The Town Council Declares War on Filth
A sweeping new health ordinance outlaws backyard pigsties, mandates watertight privy vaults, and grants city officials the power to condemn contaminated wells.
- Nightmare in the Storeroom
Local merchant J.N. Scott endured a terrifying night of captivity after being surprised by armed intruders in his own shop.
- Taming the Yakima: A Massive Engineering Overhaul
Facing record-low river levels, the Northern Pacific Irrigation Company launched an extensive repair project to shore up their dam and ensure the region’s water supply.