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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 17 |
17 stories matching high
- The Fight for a Kennewick High School
A local resident argues that a dedicated high school is essential for the town's growth and cultural maturity.
- Kennewick’s Berry Boom Survives a Frosty Spring
Despite a brutal, record-breaking frost that stunted early harvests, the valley's strawberry growers remain confident in their competitive edge against Hood River.
- Kennewick’s Strawberry Gold Rush
Local growers prepare for a high-stakes market as early berries hit the streets, out-pacing competitors and promising windfall profits.
- Who Owns the Yakima River?
A clash is brewing as the federal government attempts to wrestle control of irrigation systems from private companies in the Yakima Valley.
- The $5,400 Handshake
A state land commissioner faces a Supreme Court battle over whether he can bypass a high-dollar bid for school lands in favor of a personal deal.
- The Kennewick Cyclone
A rowdy public horse sale turns into a high-stakes wrestling match between local men and a spirited mustang.
- The Struggle to Rename 'Horse Heaven'
Local farmers hope to rebrand their rugged 'Horse Heaven' hills as 'Benton Slope,' but history—and local geography—proves hard to change.
- The Struggle for the Snake River
The Open River Association works to break a railroad-backed monopoly on river traffic.
- Steamboat Traffic Returns to the Snake River
The arrival of the Lewiston signifies a vital lifeline for regional railroad construction.
- A Perilous Race Down the Yakima
Two local men attempted a daring forty-mile trip down the Yakima River, barely surviving a confrontation with an irrigation company dam.
- The New Rail Line Toward Portland
A railroad builder reveals that contracts are let for a direct line through the Kennewick valley, signaling major expansion.
- The Iron Road Comes to the Columbia
A massive railway infrastructure project—the North Bank Road—is set to bridge Kennewick to Vancouver, reshaping the region's economy.
- Railroad Titans Keep Kennewick Guessing
Northern Pacific executives descend upon the region, stoking rumors of a major bridge project and a new push along the Columbia River bank.
- The Palouse Irrigation Fight
Franklin County citizens organize to pressure the President for the construction of stalled irrigation works.
- A Dual-Purpose Building Rises on West Second
Construction begins on a new block that promises to house both a modern meat market and a cultural auditorium for the town.
- The Unladylike Triumph of a Determined Angler
A fishing trip turns into a chaotic, close-quarters wrestling match when a persistent angler finally secures her catch in an unconventional way.
- Kennewick Berries Fetch Record Prices Despite Frosty Spring
The Kennewick Fruit Growers Association is shipping premium strawberries that command up to $15 a crate in Butte, $12.50 in Seattle, and $8.50 net—double last year's best.