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  1. Claiming the Puyallup Valley

    A pioneer report from 1853 describes a rush of settlers onto rich timberland and the struggle to navigate the inaccessible river banks.

    Apr 8, 1854Pioneer and DemocratPuyallup, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  2. Direct Trade with Hawaii Arrives

    A Hawaiian brig arrives in Olympia, signaling a potential shift from territorial isolation to a direct exchange of island goods for Puget Sound timber.

    Mar 25, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyBoom & Bust

  3. Territorial Road Building: Public Duty or Private Profit?

    Early Washington legislators debate the morality of state-funded road construction that prioritizes commercial routes over local infrastructure.

    Mar 18, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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