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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 13 |
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- The Blueprint for a Desert Oasis
Federal engineers release a comprehensive plan to tame the Yakima River, setting the stage for decades of regional irrigation development.
- Massive Steel Bridge Project Commences
Construction has begun on the multi-hundred-thousand-dollar steel bridge to span the Columbia, a project slated to take up to 18 months.
- Defeating the Yakima Valley Land Grab
State officials block a massive land selection scheme, sparking a debate over corporate control of irrigation water.
- Railroad Dreams in Benton County
Local boosters anticipate the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, predicting it will cement Kennewick's status as a key hub for oriental markets.
- The Berry Market War
Local fruit growers reject lowball prices from Spokane wholesalers, betting on the premium quality of the Kennewick crop.
- Kennewick Claims Horticultural Superiority
Local boosters defend Kennewick's early fruit season against claims of supremacy from the wetter coastal regions.
- 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 Town Council Declares War on Contagion
A newly passed health ordinance mandates house quarantines, mandatory vaccination, and strict reporting protocols for residents of Kennewick.
- Telegraph Strike Paralyzes Regional Rails
Union telegraphers strike across the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines, leaving passengers and freight stranded during the height of the harvest.
- 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.
- Steamer Gerome Sinks in Columbia River Rapids
A cargo of wheat is lost after an engine failure leads to a wreck near Pasco.
- A Tacoman’s View on the Philippines
Former Tacoma lawyer and current Philippine judge James Ross reports on the safety and legal transition of Manila under American administration.
- 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.