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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 7 |
7 stories matching question
- 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 Mystery of the Amal Bar
A man lies dead in a Spokane saloon with no identification but a letter from 'Maggie' and a question about a baby.
- Kennewick Claims Horticultural Superiority
Local boosters defend Kennewick's early fruit season against claims of supremacy from the wetter coastal regions.
- Water War Hits Federal Court
A legal fight over irrigation rights moves from local courts to the federal circuit, testing whether government officers can be overruled by state injunctions.
- The Palouse Irrigation Fight
Franklin County citizens organize to pressure the President for the construction of stalled irrigation works.
- 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 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.