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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 7 |
7 stories matching appoint
- The Constitutional Battle Over Fruit Inspection
A Superior Court judge rules that Skagit County fruit inspectors cannot be appointed, effectively stalling the state’s ability to regulate the local orchard industry.
- The West's First Woman Police Officer
A daring new appointment brings a female officer onto the beat to clean up public behavior in her community.
- Searching for a New Commissioner
Following a resignation, Kennewick looks to local talent to fill a seat on the county commission.
- Protecting the Valley's Orchard Future
Kennewick farmers push for an official county fruit inspector to stop the spread of pests and protect the local agricultural economy.
- Yakima County Prepares Bounty for Lewis and Clark Fair
Kennewick and Yakima farmers scramble to showcase the region's agricultural success at the 1905 Portland exhibition.
- Benton County's First Courthouse? A Hotel Will Do for Now
As Benton County organizes, commissioners lease the Riverside Hotel in Prosser for courtrooms, offices, and a temporary jail—because there are no houses to rent.
- The Town Council Takes Action on Water and Ordinance
A legislative session addresses town growth, sidewalk obstructions, and the urgent need for a municipal water system.