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  1. Defeating the Yakima Valley Land Grab

    State officials block a massive land selection scheme, sparking a debate over corporate control of irrigation water.

    Jun 23, 1905The Kennewick CourierYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  2. Big Ambitions for the Horse Heaven Hills

    A new company announces a $100,000 irrigation project to bring water from the Klickitat River to the parched Horse Heaven area.

    Jun 2, 1905The Kennewick CourierGoldendale, Klickitat CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Sunnyside Canal Sale

    Irrigation officials discuss selling the Sunnyside Canal system to the U.S. government to secure Yakima Valley land rights.

    May 26, 1905The Kennewick CourierSunnyside, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

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