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- Feb 9, 1861The House Rejects Treason ResolutionTensions reach a boiling point in the territorial legislature as members debate the loyalty of Delegate Isaac I. Stevens during the onset of the Civil War.Olympia, WA
- Dec 6, 1862The Territorial Legislature DeadlockedIn early December 1862, Olympia's legislative session began in disarray, with power struggles over credentials and procedural maneuvering stalling the body's organization.Olympia, WA
- Apr 14, 1877The Marsh That Could Feed a City: Snohomish’s Hidden GoldmineA detailed survey of the vast wetlands between Snohomish and the Skykomish River reveals thousands of acres of fertile land, drained by new ditches and accessible by scow, waiting for developers to turn swamp into wealth.Snohomish, WA
- Sep 29, 1877The Snohomish Valley’s First Great ShowcaseIn 1877, Snohomish County debuted its first agricultural fair, a high-stakes effort to prove the region’s soil and industry could rival the rest of the Territory.Snohomish, WA
- Nov 7, 1880Early Returns from the Stillaguamish SloughVoters along the Stillaguamish River signal a decisive shift toward Republican leadership in the 1880 election.Stanwood, WA
- Dec 1, 1916Bank Robber Outwitted by Local Quick ThinkingA lone gunman attempted to rob the Whitman County National Bank, only to be tackled by the cashier and disarmed by local merchants.Rosalia, WA