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3 stories matching hanaford
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- The Confidence Game: How a Fake Order Stole from Seattle’s Own
A merchant in Waitsburg receives goods he didn't order, paid for by a 'Mr. Williams' who doesn't exist—revealing a sophisticated fraud ring targeting Pacific Northwest businesses.
- A Pioneer's Final Day in Hanaford Valley
Theophilus Hanaford, the first settler of the valley that bears his name, died suddenly while working on his farm.
- The Political Erasure of Lewis County
Citizens in rural Washington cry foul as the 1889 constitutional convention districting map threatens to strip their county of political representation.
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- The River Overflows Its Banks
A winter deluge causes catastrophic damage to Kennewick’s infrastructure, livestock, and irrigation systems.
- Community Hall Hosts Record-Breaking Dance
A valley-wide celebration draws a crowd to Hanford, raising significant funds for land development.
- Judge Hanford's Concrete Landmark Lost to Fire
A vacant ranch house near the town of Hanford, built of concrete and valued at $5,000, is reduced to ruins by a suspected electrical fire.
- Fugitive Returned to Face Desertion Charge
After eluding local authorities for months and facing a forgery conviction in Portland, a Hanford man is brought back to Benton County.
- The Hanford Heist
Two strangers are held in the county jail after a clean safe-cracking job leaves the town of Hanford without its store funds.
- A Horse and Buggy Heist
A visitor from Ellensburg hires a rig for a local trip but drives it all the way to Hanford.
- A Grand Dedication at Hanford
Residents from across the valley gathered for the unveiling of a $12,000 high school building, a source of local pride.
- Hanford’s Bank Closes Doors
Consolidation of banking institutions reflects the changing economic landscape of the mid-Columbia river region.