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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 31 |
31 stories matching one
- 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.
- Grazing Rules Relaxed for Forest Reserves
Federal authorities grant a one-year reprieve on new forest grazing restrictions, allowing stockmen to continue operations through the 1905 season.
- County Wins Tax Fight Against State Board
Through local advocacy, Benton County secured a fifty-percent reduction in state tax assessments for local lands.
- 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.
- The Mysterious Departure of Kennewick’s Cafe Proprietor
A successful local farmer and cafe owner disappears overnight, leaving behind unpaid accounts and rumors of a business venture gone sour.
- The Village Gossip that Forced a Wedding
When an innocent act in a shop sparked a town-wide rumor, two neighbors decided to make the gossip true.
- Racial Violence Erupts in Blaine
A confrontation between Japanese and white residents leaves five injured in the border town.
- A Near-Fatal Train Wreck Averted by a Rooftop Signal
A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train on the outskirts of Kennewick results in mass wreckage but miraculous survival.
- 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 Meteor Caught in the Gale
A local vessel breaks loose during a severe windstorm and drifts toward the bridge.
- Ditch Dispute Leads to Violence in Naches Valley
A simmering property conflict between two farming families erupted into a violent armed confrontation.
- Grain Shipment Lost in Columbia River Sinking
A wheat-laden steamer bound for Celilo strikes a rock near the mouth of the Snake River.
- A Fatal Misfortune for a Horse
A bizarre and fatal accident involving a hatpin swallowed in a bale of hay highlights the perils of livestock management.
- 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.
- Fatal Brawl at Wenatchee Wine House
A local rancher is killed after a confrontation at a commercial establishment leads to a tragic fall.
- 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 Carcass Complaint
A public health warning issued regarding the improper disposal of dead animals in public roads.
- The Hunt for a Courthouse
Newly formed Benton County struggles to find a permanent home for its government, weighing the costs of repair against the urgency of record storage.
- The Fight for the County Printing Contract
The Kennewick Courier protests the county commissioners' failure to award them the county printing contract, arguing it was a violation of legal and professional standards.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Water Wars: Irrigation Company Agents Arrested for Sabotage
A desperate battle over water rights in the Yakima Valley turned explosive when engineers were caught dynamiting a rival company's dam.
- 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.