Kennewick Man/Bibliography

Books

• Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity By David Hurst Thomas. New York: Basic Books, 2000.

• Riddle of the Bones: Politics, Science, Race, and the Story of the Kennewick Man By Roger Downey. New York: Copernicus, 1999.

Scholarly and technical articles

• Virginia Morell. "Kennewick Man's Trials Continue." Science, Vol. 280, #5361:190-192.
• Andrew L. Slayman. "A Battle Over Bones." Archaeology, Vol. 50, #1:16-23. January/February 1997.
• Lillian D. Wakely, et. al. Geologic, Geoarchaeologic, and Historical Investigation of the Discovery Site of Ancient Remains in Columbia Park, Kennewick, Washington. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Technical Report GL-98-13. September 1998.

News stories

(In reverse chronological order.)

2006

• Kennewick Man on schedule for 6-month check-up Tri-City Herald, December 7th 2006.
• Bill aims to ease study of remains - Seattle Times, August 16, 2006.
• Hastings introduces bill to allow study of ancient remains Tri-City Herald, August 10th 2006.
• Asatru leader visits Kennewick museum Tri-City Herald, August 4th 2006.
• Tribes, Scientists Still Divided Over 'The Ancient One' - Oregon Public Broadcasting, July 28, 2006.
• Some Kennewick Man mysteries may last to eternity - Puget Sound Public Radio - KUOW, July 26, 2006.
• The man who found Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, July 25th 2006.
• Kennewick Man's biggest fans Tri-City Herald, July 24th 2006.
• Kennewick Man's bones provide window to past - Tri Citiy Herald, July 23, 2006.
• Tribes pray over Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, June 22nd 2006.
• Old bones are telling new tales Tri-City Herald, May 8th 2006.
• Kennewick Man graces Time cover Tri-City Herald, March 7th 2006.
• Yakamas seek peace over Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, February 25th 2006.
• Meet Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, February 25th 2006.
• Kennewick Man was buried after he died Tri-City Herald, February 24th 2006.
• Scientists pay visit to Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, February 23rd 2006.
• Bones tell ancient tale of Kennewick Man - MSNBC, Febrary 23, 2006.
• Scientists releasing Kennewick Man research Tri-City Herald, February 22nd 2006.
• Kennewick Man scientist joins Seattle engineering firm Tri-City Herald, February 6th 2006.
• Tribe claims rights to ancient bones Tri-City Herald, January 23rd 2006.
• Kennewick museum provides Kennewick Man exhibit Tri-City Herald, January 9th 2006.

2005

• Scientist drilling Kennewick Man for clues Tri-City Herald, November 14th 2005.
• Debate over Kennewick Man's remains now with lawmakers Tri-City Herald, July 29th 2005.
• A Skeleton Moves From the Courts to the Laboratory - NY Times, July 19, 2005.
• Scientists wrap up analysis of bones; report planned in October Tri-City Herald, July 15th 2005.
• Kennewick Man gives up secrets - Seattle PI, July 15, 2005.
• Fate of Kennewick Man Study Unclear - Seattle Times, July 15, 2005.
• Kennewick Man's hip, skull replicas unveiled Tri-City Herald, July 11th 2005.
• Scientists continue to study remains of Kennewick Man - East Oregonian, July 11, 2005.
• Kennewick Man talks - Seattle Times, July 11, 2005.
• Kennewick Man yields ancient secrets - Seattle Times, July 11, 2005 .
• Scientists ponder who -- or what -- killed Kennewick Man, July 11, 2005.
• Kennewick Man yields ancient secrets - Seattle Times, July 11, 2005.
• Kennwick Man's Bio Written in His Bones - KING5 TV, July 11, 2005.
• Detail Study of Kennewick Man.pdf Scientists Detail Study of Kennewick Man - Seattle PI, July 11, 2005.
• Kennewick Man's bio written in his bones - KING5, July 11, 2005.
• Kennewick Man's biography is written in his bones Tri-City Herald, July 10th 2005.
• Unlocking Kennewick Man's Secrets - KOMO TV, July 10, 2005.
• Scientists begin unraveling mystery of Kennewick Man.pdf Scientists Begin Unraveling Mystery of Kennewick Man - Seattle PI, July 7, 2005.
• Long day with bones leaves experts weary Tri-City Herald, July 7th 2005
• Kennewick Man under watchful eye of scientists Tri-City Herald, July 6th 2005
• Kennewick Man will let his bones do the talking - Seattle Times, July 06, 2005 .
• After 9,300 years, Kennewick Man's exam begins - Seattle PI, July 6, 2005.
• Scientists start study of Kennewick Man.pdf Scientists Start Study of Kennewick Man - Seattle PI, July 6, 2005.
• Oldest Washington Resident Finally Gets To Be Examined - KOMO TV, July 6, 2005.
• Kennewick Man to be studied - Seattle PI, June 30, 2005.
• Long-contested study of Kennewick Man set - Seattle Times, June 29, 2005.
• Kennewick Man to be studied in Seattle Tri-City Herald, June 20th 2005
• Kennewick Man or bust Tri-City Herald, June 12th 2005
• Author explores Kennewick Man theory Tri-City Herald, April 17th 2005
• Scientists protest bill to change Indian graves law Tri-City Herald, April 8th 2005
• Kennewick Man study outlined Tri-City Herald, February 17th 2005
• Tribes appeal bones ruling Tri-City Herald, February 16th 2005
• Kennewick Man Update - The Oregonian, January 11, 2005.

2004

• Scientists protest Kennewick Man bill Tri-City Herald, October 1st 2004
• Tribes try again to control Kennewick Man bones Tri-City Herald, September 10th 2004
• Kennewick Man lawsuits will bar tribes, judge says Tri-City Herald, August 19th 2004
• Tribes seek role in skeleton study - The Oregonian, August 06, 2004.
• Kennewick Man fight persists Tri-City Herald, August 5th 2004
• KENNEWICK MAN BATTLE : Digging up new lawsuit - Newsday.com, August 03, 2004.
• KENNEWICK MAN: Court Battle Ends, Bones Still Off-Limits - Science Magazine, August 03, 2004.
• Kennewick Man must be allowed to speak - The Seattle Times, July 23, 2004.
• U.S. Justice Department won't appeal Kennewick Man case - KATU 2, July 23, 2004.
• Justice won't appeal Kennewick Man case Tri-City Herald, July 22nd 2004
• High court won't get Kennewick Man case - The News Tribune, July 20, 2004.
• Kennewick Man appeal unlikely Tri-City Herald, July 17th 2004
• Tribes quit long fight over Kennewick Man's remains - The Oregonian, July 16, 2004.
• KAN festival kicks off with special screening - Kansas City Star, May 30, 2004.
• Indian tribes seek Kennewick Man remains - Kansas City Star, April 27, 2004.
• Legal options run low on Kennewick Man - Seattle Times, April 27, 2004.
• Tribes consider ways to regain Kennewick Man - Statesman Journal, April 27, 2004.
• Tribes' last legal options slim to get Kennewick Man remains - Coos Bay World, April 27, 2004.
• Tribes face decision on Kennewick Man - KVEW TV, April 26, 2004.
• Tribes weigh possible last chance to get Kennewick Man remains - San Diego Union-Tribune, April 26, 2004.
• ">Future remains uncertain for Kennewick Man - UW Daily, April 22, 2004.
• Court rejects tribes' appeal in Kennewick Man case Tri-City Herald, April 21st 2004
• Scientists win another battle over Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, April 20th 2004
• Tribes seek larger judge panel in Kennewick Man case Tri-City Herald, March 25th 2004
• Study of old bones upheld Tri-City Herald, February 5th 2004
• Science wins ancient bones battle - BBC News, February 5, 2004 .
• Scientists win Kennewick Man ruling: Court rejects tribes' appeal to bury ancient bones - Seattle PI, February 5, 2004.
• Judges: Scientists can study Kennewick Man - KVEW News & Associated Press, February 4, 2004 .
• Appeals court says scientists can study Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, February 4th 2004

2003

• Kennewick Man graces German magazine Tri-City Herald, October 4th 2003
• Stumping for Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, October 1st 2003
• Book explores battle over bones Tri-City Herald, September 21st 2003
• Kennewick Man decision passed to new court Tri-City Herald, September 11th 2003
• Court blocks study of bones pending appeal Tri-City Herald, February 21st 2003
• Groups to check human remains Tri-City Herald, January 24th 2003
• Experts closer to study of skeleton Tri-City Herald, January 9th 2003

2002

• Tribes try to halt Kennewick Man study under appeal Tri-City Herald, November 26th 2002
• Panel looks to ancient bones dispute Tri-City Herald, November 9th 2002
• Government appeals Kennewick Man ruling Tri-City Herald, October 30th 2002
• NW tribes appealing Kennewick Man ruling Tri-City Herald, October 29th 2002
• NW tribes announce Kennewick Man appeal Tri-City Herald, October 23rd 2002
• No challenge yet to ruling on ancient bones Tri-City Herald, October 18th 2002
• Tribes try to appeal ruling on Kennewick Man bones Tri-City Herald, September 27th 2002
• '60 Minutes' to repeat Kennewick Man story Tri-City Herald, September 13th 2002
• Experts hoping for chance to study Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, September 4th 2002
• Human remains uncovered in Texas could be older than Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, September 2nd 2002
• Judge Lets Scientists Study Kennewick Man Skeleton for Clues About Early Americans The New York Times, September 1, 2002.
• Scientists win Kennewick Man ruling Tri-City Herald, August 31st 2002
• Judge says scientists can study Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, August 30th 2002
• Ancient prehuman ancestor unearthed Tri-City Herald, July 11th 2002
• Pasco girl earns national honor for Kennewick Man research paper Tri-City Herald, June 24th 2002
• Kennewick Man decision to come by Labor Day Tri-City Herald, June 20th 2002
• Kennewick Man saga lives on Tri-City Herald, June 17th 2002
• Kennewick Man stars in new film Tri-City Herald, April 5th 2002

2001

• Ruling slows Interior communication Tri-City Herald, December 19th 2001
• Federal judge refuses chieftain's request Tri-City Herald, August 30th 2001
• Polynesian 'relative' lays claim to Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, July 26th 2001
• FBI calls off bones inquiry Tri-City Herald, July 14th 2001
• FBI trying to verify missing bones are from Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, June 27th 2001
• Kennewick Man's bones go to feds today Tri-City Herald, June 23rd 2001
• Missing ancient bones discovered Tri-City Herald, June 22nd 2001
• Judge closes debates on ancient bones Tri-City Herald, June 21st 2001
• No ruling for Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, June 20th 2001
• Judge hears Kennewick Man testimony, won't make immediate judgment as hearing continues Tri-City Herald, June 19th 2001
• Decision on bones expected today Tri-City Herald, June 19th 2001
• Richland scientist explores ancient Americans' origins Tri-City Herald, June 3rd 2001
• Richland scientist's new book details saga of old bones Tri-City Herald, May 25th 2001
• Mammoth tusk found in Moxee Tri-City Herald, May 25th 2001
• Feds defend Kennewick Man bones ruling Tri-City Herald, May 19th 2001
• Judge reviewing Kennewick Man bones decision Tri-City Herald, April 18th 2001
• Move over 'Lucy': Fossil may redefine human evolutionary tree Tri-City Herald, March 22nd 2001
• Author features Kennewick Man in new book Tri-City Herald, February 23rd 2001
• Government told to share CT scans of ancient bones Tri-City Herald, February 15th 2001
• Scientists say Corps destroyed Kennewick Man evidence Tri-City Herald, January 3rd 2001

2000

• National Geographic runs Kennewick Man story Tri-City Herald, November 28th 2000
• Scientists piecing together puzzle of first Ohioans Tri-City Herald, November 27th 2000
• Bones lawsuit opens with task of defining 'Native American' Tri-City Herald, October 26th 2000
• Judge reactivates lawsuit, questions government definition of 'Native American' Tri-City Herald, October 25th 2000
• Kennewick Man's day in court Tri-City Herald, October 23rd 2000
• Tribes hail Kennewick Man decision Tri-City Herald, September 27th 2000
• Interior Department rules bones belong to tribes Tri-City Herald, September 26th 2000
• U.S. government determines "Kennewick Man" skeleton belongs to 5 American Indian tribes Tri-City Herald, September 25th 2000
• Judge rules Yakamas can't join Kennewick Man suit Tri-City Herald, August 8th 2000
• Labs struggle with Kennewick Man's DNA Tri-City Herald, August 3rd 2000
• Kennewick Man DNA testing should have results soon Tri-City Herald, July 4th 2000
• Yakamas want in on fight over old bones Tri-City Herald, May 31st 2000
• Ancient sloth bones found near Quincy Tri-City Herald, May 27th 2000
• Herald receives honor for Kennewick Man coverage Tri-City Herald, May 17th 2000
• Kennewick Man gets exhibit in Richland Tri-City Herald, May 5th 2000
• Indian artifacts uncovered in Kennewick yard Tri-City Herald, April 26th 2000
• DNA work beginning on Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, April 26th 2000
• Government releases plans for more tests of old bones Tri-City Herald, April 11th 2000
• Scientists await answers on Kennewick Man bones Tri-City Herald, March 21st 2000
• Two new books explore story of Kennewick Man struggle Tri-City Herald, March 12th 2000
• Groups mull options after decision on bones Tri-City Herald, March 10th 2000
• Interior gets more time to test bones Tri-City Herald, March 9th 2000
• Tribes call DNA decision 'dangerous precedent' Tri-City Herald, February 19th 2000
• Interior seeks time to test Kennewick Man DNA Tri-City Herald, February 9th 2000
• Tribes criticize plan to test DNA of old bones Tri-City Herald, February 2nd 2000
• DNA testing in works for bones Tri-City Herald, February 1st 2000
• Tribes disturbed by more tests on old bones Tri-City Herald, January 14th 2000
• Asatru give up Kennewick Man battle Tri-City Herald, January 14th 2000
• Lab tests support age of Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, January 13th 2000
• Scientists want data on Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, January 10th 2000
• Experts chosen to make links to Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, January 3rd 2000

1999

• Results on dating old bones delayed Tri-City Herald, November 30th 1999
• Report can't end debate on old bones Tri-City Herald, October 16th 1999
• Report on Kennewick Man suggests Asian origin Tri-City Herald, October 15th 1999
• Deadline set for decision on bones Tri-City Herald, September 22nd 1999
• Judge to press for Kennewick Man answers Tri-City Herald, September 15th 1999
• Asatru asks for DNA test on bones Tri-City Herald, September 10th 1999
• Seattle museum plans Kennewick Man exhibit Tri-City Herald, August 31st 1999
• Scientists' lawyers renew plea to study ancient bones Tri-City Herald, August 4th 1999
• Kennewick Man stars on T-shirt Tri-City Herald, July 29th 1999
• Despite tribal objections, Interior still plans to date Kennewick Man bones Tri-City Herald, July 29th 1999
• Old bones lend medical techs moment of fame Tri-City Herald, July 13th 1999
• U.S. to continue testing ancient bones Tri-City Herald, July 2nd 1999
• Kennewick Man studies may be released in July Tri-City Herald, June 18th 1999
• Kennewick Man earns spot in college text Tri-City Herald, June 1st 1999
• Agency needs month to put old bones to rest Tri-City Herald, April 23rd 1999
• Experts bringing Kennewick Man to life Tri-City Herald, February 28th 1999
• Team at Kennewick Man's new home begin study Tri-City Herald, February 27th 1999
• 5 scientists picked to study Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, February 18th 1999
• Dates set for study of Kennewick Man bones Tri-City Herald, February 12th 1999
• Feds to retrieve Kennewick Man fragments Tri-City Herald, January 28th 1999
• Fight for bones grows old for scientists Tri-City Herald, January 5th 1999

1998

• Government urged to find missing pieces of old bones Tri-City Herald, December 31st 1998
• Report seeks more study of Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, December 11th 1998
• Kennewick Man pieces gone, report says Tri-City Herald, December 11th 1998
• Tribes say they must protect ancestors' remains Tri-City Herald, December 11th 1998
• Researchers say oldest complete human skeleton found Tri-City Herald, December 10th 1998
• Chatters proves scientists are people, too Tri-City Herald, November 17th 1998
• Group seeks funds for Kennewick Man study Tri-City Herald, November 10th 1998
• Tribes, Asatru pay respect to old bones before move to Seattle museum Tri-City Herald, October 30th 1998
• Tribes get $65 million to study artifact sites Tri-City Herald, October 29th 1998
• Scientists prepare Kennewick Man for today's move to Seattle Tri-City Herald, October 29th 1998
• Old bones move to Seattle this week Tri-City Herald, October 27th 1998
• '60 Minutes' draws attention Tri-City Herald, October 27th 1998
• One of Kennewick Man's discoverers gets kick out of TV segment Tri-City Herald, October 26th 1998
• Kennewick Man poised for '60 Minutes' role Tri-City Herald, October 23rd 1998
• Nine Millenniums Later, He's a Star: Kennewick Man. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 12, 1998, pp. A1, A8.
• Group to erect memorial for bones Tri-City Herald, October 8th 1998
• Richland scientist back in Kennewick Man dispute Tri-City Herald, September 11th 1998
• Group plans marker for discovery site of Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, September 10th 1998
• Scientists satisfied with bones' new home Tri-City Herald, September 4th 1998
• Judge orders Kennewick Man move to Seattle Tri-City Herald, September 3rd 1998
• Kennewick Man's move to Seattle awaits judge's approval Tri-City Herald, August 25th 1998
• Flub in phone book transports old bones Tri-City Herald, August 20th 1998
• Old guy really gets around Tri-City Herald, July 26th 1998
• Old bones open new divisions Tri-City Herald, July 26th 1998
• Court asked to resolve impasse in bones study Tri-City Herald, July 23rd 1998
• Doc wants corps to report on bones handling Tri-City Herald, July 17th 1998
• Plan drafted for study of Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, July 3rd 1998
• Scientists say Kennewick Man bones treated poorly Tri-City Herald, July 2nd 1998
• Scientists unhappy with study of old bones Tri-City Herald, July 1st 1998
• Mediation over Kennewick Man continues Tri-City Herald, June 21st 1998
• Clinton administration opposes bill to study Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, June 19th 1998
• Chatters inspects area at PNNL where bones are kept Tri-City Herald, June 17th 1998
• From human rights to cancer, Kennewick Man spawns Capitol Hill debate Tri-City Herald, June 16th 1998
• British TV wants tiny favor: a few hydros on Columbia Tri-City Herald, June 16th 1998
• HAMMER project to help find cultural sites Tri-City Herald, June 15th 1998
• The Kennewick Man and the Man in the Middle. Seattle Times, June 10, 1998, pp. A1, A10-11.
• Congressional committee to hear debate over old bones law Tri-City Herald, June 7th 1998
• Protesters focus on old bones Tri-City Herald, June 6th 1998
• Tribal members to demonstrate at court for Ancient One Tri-City Herald, June 4th 1998
• Judge orders old bones out of PNNL Tri-City Herald, May 29th 1998
• Kennewick Man bill to get hearing in House Tri-City Herald, May 23rd 1998
• Hearing set to discuss handling of old bones Tri-City Herald, May 16th 1998
• Corps gave tribes Kennewick Man bone Tri-City Herald, May 12th 1998
• UC Davis to keep fragments from Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, May 8th 1998
• Ancient One belongs to land, tribal leader says Tri-City Herald, May 1st 1998
• U.S. demands university return Kennewick Man fragments Tri-City Herald, May 1st 1998
• Tribal view focus of Kennewick Man talk Tri-City Herald, April 24th 1998
• Interior Department looking at tests for Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, April 15th 1998
• Corps starts to cover Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, April 7th 1998
• Babbitt asked to protect bones site Tri-City Herald, April 4th 1998
• Kennewick Man changes hands Tri-City Herald, April 2nd 1998
• Corps halts work on Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, April 1st 1998
• Senate OKs bill to protect Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, March 27th 1998
• Corps ready to bury Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, March 25th 1998
• Panel OKs burying Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, March 20th 1998
• Senate steps in to keep Kennewick Man site uncovered Tri-City Herald, March 18th 1998
• Corps' plan to 'bury' Kennewick Man on hold Tri-City Herald, March 17th 1998
• Corps moves ahead to bury bones site Tri-City Herald, March 13th 1998
• Kennewick Man comes up short of leg bones Tri-City Herald, March 11th 1998
• Old bones bringing world to Tri-Cities Tri-City Herald, February 14th 1998
• Tri-Citians sculpt theoretical look for Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, February 10th 1998
• Corps defends plan for Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, January 22nd 1998
• Politicians ask corps to spare old bones site Tri-City Herald, January 13th 1998
• Corps, Kennewick say no permission given for monument Tri-City Herald, January 9th 1998
• Government scientist says bone study is permissible Tri-City Herald, January 6th 1998
• Corps plans to cover Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, January 3rd 1998
• Bones likely deposited by river Tri-City Herald, January 3rd 1998

1997

• Kennewick Man is geologic guide Tri-City Herald, December 28th 1997
• Ash layer confirmed at Columbia Park Tri-City Herald, December 17th 1997
• Scientists make exciting finds during Kennewick Man site study Tri-City Herald, December 16th 1997
• Researchers seek clues at Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, December 14th 1997
• Who really were the first Americans? Tri-City Herald, December 12th 1997
• Scientists to probe bones site next week Tri-City Herald, December 6th 1997
• Kennewick Man site readied for study Tri-City Herald, December 4th 1997
• Experts to probe Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, November 21st 1997
• Doc pushes bill to study old bones Tri-City Herald, November 14th 1997
• Corps approves Columbia Park archaeology dig Tri-City Herald, November 1st 1997
• Kennewick Man to get new digs Tri-City Herald, October 28th 1997
• Umatillas reject digs at Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, October 17th 1997
• Ancient bones get new review Tri-City Herald, October 3rd 1997
• Scientists say Kennewick Man in danger Tri-City Herald, October 2nd 1997
• Pullman scientists sort corps artifacts Tri-City Herald, September 27th 1997
• HAMMER construction had to be culturally sensitive Tri-City Herald, September 24th 1997
• Kennewick Man now wanted for medical research Tri-City Herald, September 18th 1997
• Effort made to study Kennewick Man site Tri-City Herald, September 4th 1997
• Pagan sect blasts corps' handling of Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, August 31st 1997
• Ancient ritual pays tribute to Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, August 28th 1997
• Tribes upset by ritual for Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, August 27th 1997
• Pagans battle corps over old bones Tri-City Herald, August 23rd 1997
• Pagan group plans ceremony over Kennewick Man bones Tri-City Herald, August 20th 1997
• Letter causes concern over Kennewick Man's move Tri-City Herald, August 13th 1997
• Corps allowed Indians access to bones Tri-City Herald, July 31st 1997
• Ancient One finds a home (page) on the Internet Tri-City Herald, July 31st 1997
• College students out to watch hydros stumbled onto a 'dilly' of a find Tri-City Herald, July 27th 1997
• One year after Kennewick Man surfaced, battle over 9,200-year-old skeleton rages on Tri-City Herald, July 27th 1997
• Senate revisits Kennewick Man controversy Tri-City Herald, July 16th 1997
• Franklin boys find deer bones for the ages Tri-City Herald, July 8th 1997
• Federal judge criticizes Army corps' handling of Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, June 28th 1997
• Scientists lose bid to study ancient Kennewick bones Tri-City Herald, June 3rd 1997
• Tribes able to testify in Kennewick Man case Tri-City Herald, May 3rd 1997
• Ancient bones put Tri-Citian in middle of legal fight Tri-City Herald, April 11th 1997
• Bones of Contention. Eastside Week, March 26, 1997, pp. 14-29.
• Magistrate turns ancient bones over to court Tri-City Herald, February 20th 1997
• Lawsuits over old bones still alive Tri-City Herald, February 4th 1997
• Legal battle brewing over ancient bones Tri-City Herald, January 3rd 1997

1996

• Army Corps wants to override scientists Tri-City Herald, December 20th 1996
• Many claim to have connection to Kennewick Man Tri-City Herald, December 1st 1996
• Scientist has a bone to pick Tri-City Herald, November 9th 1996
• Burial of ancient bones put on hold Tri-City Herald, October 24th 1996
• Anthropologists fight to study Kennewick bones Tri-City Herald, October 18th 1996
• Doc, Gorton send 2nd letter to corps addressing bones Tri-City Herald, October 12th 1996
• Hastings wants closer study of old skeleton Tri-City Herald, October 8th 1996
• Reburial likely for 9,300-year-old bones Tri-City Herald, October 3rd 1996
• Ancient skeleton closer to a home Tri-City Herald, September 14th 1996
• Ancient Tri-Citian's bones raise controversy Tri-City Herald, September 9th 1996
• Tri-City skeleton dated at 9,000 years old Tri-City Herald, August 28th 1996
• Skull likely early white settler Tri-City Herald, July 30th 1996
• Skull found on shore of Columbia Tri-City Herald, July 29th 1996