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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 45 |
| 1916 | 39 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 3 |
| 1924 | 2 |
124 stories
- Rabid Coyotes Put the Whole Columbia Valley on Edge
State College confirmed hydrophobia in a hog’s head from a Richland-area ranch, prompting dog quarantines and warnings that unusually bold coyotes could spread the disease through the valley.
- The River Overflows: Lives Lost and Homes Deserted
A catastrophic flood on the Yakima River leaves homes submerged, stock lost, and two local men drowned in a tragic crossing attempt.
- The Mothers of Richland Storm the Caucus
Women turn out in force at Gibbs Hall, nominate Mrs. C. D. Hopper for council, and promise a bachelor mayor the fight of his life.
- Tragedy at the River Bank
A 10-year-old boy drowns while bathing near the Richland bridge despite the desperate rescue attempts of his playmates.
- The Price of Dissent in Wartime
A Richland man faces federal charges for treasonable utterances against the President and the U.S. Army during the fervor of the First World War.
- Bold Coyotes Haunt Richland Streets
Predators are creeping into town limits at night, forcing residents to arm themselves after a man was bitten in the fields.
- Richland Elects First Female Council Member
In a historic local election, Mrs. C. D. Hopper secures a seat on the Richland City Council, marking a significant milestone for women in regional civic leadership.
- A Rancher Died Alone, and His Animals Waited
Henry Bahr had planned to move in with his daughter in Kennewick after one more season. Instead, a neighbor found him dead in his ranch house, his livestock starving in the barn.
- Rabies Scare Grips the Valley
A rabies outbreak among coyotes and livestock forces a town-wide quarantine, pitting the health of the public against the freedom of household pets.
- The Day the Umpire Declared War: A Baseball Riot in the Tri-Cities
In April 1914, a dispute over a base-running call in Richland escalated into a physical standoff, forcing an umpire to forfeit the game and leaving the Highland team walking off the field in protest.
- Bridge Collapse Leaves Richland Stranded
Without a bridge, Richland business leaders struggle to find affordable transport to Kennewick.
- Richland Bridge Contract Nullified by State Oversight
A procedural shortcut taken by county commissioners to build a bridge has backfired, with the state declaring their contract void for lack of competitive bidding.
- The Richland Burglary Manhunt
A trio of burglars leads the sheriff on a high-stakes chase through the desert sand before being flushed out of the hills.
- The Great Richland Rabbit Roundup
Community members organize a massive drive to protect orchards from an overwhelming pest invasion.
- A Brutal Case of Animal Cruelty
A Richland rancher faces local justice after beating his horse until exhaustion.
- Sparks from Burning Trash Devastate Local Ranch
Twenty tons of hay and a large barn are lost at the Anthony ranch near Richland; family home saved by neighbors.
- A One-Woman War on Coyotes
When her livestock was threatened, a Richland woman stood her ground against a predatory intruder with nothing but a club and an ax.
- Richland Submerged in Sudden Thaw
A rapid temperature rise melts deep snow, turning Richland streets into lakes and threatening the town's infrastructure.
- Richland Trading Company Store Destroyed by Fire
The town's largest mercantile establishment burned to the ground early Wednesday morning in a blaze suspected to be caused by faulty electrical wiring.
- The Battle Over a Washed-Out Bridge
County Commissioner R.E. Pratt defends the county board against accusations of negligence regarding the Richland bridge disaster.
- The Desert Manhunt of the Richland Safe-Crackers
After a daring nitroglycerin heist at the Richland post office, a trail of discarded gear and footprints in the sagebrush leads sheriff’s deputies to three suspects.
- The Town Divided Over Long-Distance Communication
Richland stockholders clash over selling their local phone system to a Kennewick-based manager.
- Richland Eyes Municipal Water System for Fire Protection
After rejecting a used chemical fire engine from Kennewick, the Richland city council pivots toward building a self-sufficient water system.
- Richland’s Schools Under New Management
The newly organized school board selects a superintendent and vows to conduct its official business in the open.
- The Political Fight Over Road Access
Richland voters rally behind a candidate who pledges to defer to local road associations, highlighting the ongoing tension of geographical isolation.