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3 stories matching improv

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  1. The Struggle for North Yakima’s Beet Sugar Fields

    Federal authorities authorize the leasing of Yakama Reservation land to a sugar beet corporation, setting strict conditions for tribal employment and long-term land improvements.

    Apr 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Seven-Day Grind on Strawberry Island

    A visit to a local farm reveals the relentless pace of early 20th-century agriculture and the unique independence of island life.

    May 19, 1905The Kennewick CourierPasco, Franklin CountyFollow the Money

  3. 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.

    Oct 6, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

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