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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 1 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 4 |
21 stories
- 1892 Floods Isolate Renton and Snohomish Valley Farms
Torrents ravage the Duwamish and Snohomish valleys, washing out railroad lines and leaving towns like Renton and Sultan submerged.
- A Wooden Gun and a Jailbreak: The Hunt for Thomas Blanck
Nine prisoners escaped from the King County jail. Only three have been recaptured. The notorious Thomas Blanck is still at large, armed men guard the roads, and a woman's description may be the key.
- The High Stakes 'Sing-Gamble' of the Cedar River
For over 130 hours, tribes from the Black, Cedar, and Puyallup rivers engaged in an ancient, rhythmic gambling ritual near Renton, staking their entire winter's livelihood on the outcome.
- Renton Vigilantes Tear Up Railroad Tracks
After failing to secure an injunction against the Oregon Improvement Company, fed-up citizens of Renton took matters into their own hands and destroyed a controversial spur track overnight.
- Report from the Mines
A troubling inspection report highlights dangerous conditions, black damp, and worker injuries across King County coal mines.
- The Renton Coal Mine Reopens
A new co-operative venture aims to reopen the long-shuttered Renton coal mine, promising jobs and coal at fair prices for the community.
- The Devil's Dance at the Hop Ranch
A brutal assault at an Orillia hop ranch leaves an elderly Indigenous doctor clinging to life after a dispute over a bottle of whiskey.
- The Co-op That Wanted to Sell Its Own Coal
A twenty-man miners' cooperative in Renton can dig the coal but can't get it to market — the Oregon Improvement Company will rent them bunkers, but won't let a competitor sell out of its yard.
- A Child’s Christmas Gift in Renton
A 12-year-old girl organizes a Sunday school holiday celebration for 30 children, securing gifts and a venue in the mining town.
- Massive Landslide Blocks Black River Junction
A major mudslide, nearly forty feet long, halts railroad traffic near the Black River, forcing passengers to transfer around the site during a heavy rainstorm.
- The Passing of a Respected Cedar River Arbitrator
Benjamin Solomon, a community leader and descendant of Chief Seattle, dies at his homestead near Renton.
- The Counterfeit Salmon Bait Incident
Two teenagers on Mercer Island find themselves in federal court after attempting to trade a counterfeit dollar for salmon eggs.
- A Dive Into the Black River, and Two Brothers Still at Sea
A young Swiss immigrant bathing at the Renton landing strikes a submerged snag and drowns — while his two brothers are aboard a ship from Europe, not yet knowing.
- The Minister and the Saloonkeepers
A traveling revivalist successfully riles up the town of Renton, resulting in the first Sunday-closing arrests in three years.
- A New Lifeline for the Cedar River Valley
Construction of a new bridge and deep-water wharf aims to finally connect the residents of Renton and the Cedar River Valley directly to Seattle by water.
- Bridge Swept Away by Rising Cedar River
A span of the county bridge at Elliott was lost to rising waters, marking the first infrastructure failure of the season.
- A Milkman's Last Swim in the Black River
Robert Niederberger, a Swiss immigrant working near Renton, drowned within sight of a friend when he let go of a boat in eight feet of water.
- The Picnic That Ended in a Wrecked Carriage
A family outing beyond Renton turns to panic when a horse bolts on the grade, throwing three people to the ground and breaking Mrs. Ward's leg in two places.
- The Miners Who Own the Mine: Renton's Co-op Coal Company Is Ahead of Schedule
A cooperative of miners, mechanics and laborers has raised money faster than expected and will start work early — with most of its coal bound for Seattle.
- Narrow Escape at Black River
Workers narrowly avoid disaster after a gravel bank collapses on the east side of Lake Washington.
- Fatal Gun Mishap on the Trail
A man living near Renton is found dead after his firearm apparently discharged while he was setting it down.