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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 10 |
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- The Struggle for the Snake River
The Open River Association works to break a railroad-backed monopoly on river traffic.
- 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.
- The Kennewick Cyclone
A rowdy public horse sale turns into a high-stakes wrestling match between local men and a spirited mustang.
- Steamer Gerome Sinks in Columbia River Rapids
A cargo of wheat is lost after an engine failure leads to a wreck near Pasco.
- The River Highway Opens
A new transportation link connects the Inland Empire to Portland, promising a surge in regional trade.
- 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.
- Kennewick's Railway Future
Northern Pacific promises to turn the town into a major junction and transit hub.
- The Steamer Gerome Opens a New Era for River Trade
A historic steamboat navigates the treacherous rapids of the Columbia River, bringing a new lifeline of commerce to Kennewick.
- 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.