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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 1 |
| 1893 | 3 |
| 1898 | 1 |
| 1916 | 1 |
6 stories
- The Day Northport Vanished
A single cigarette discarded in a tailor shop behind a saloon triggers a conflagration that consumes the entire business heart of Northport.
- Northport Business District Left in Ashes
A catastrophic fire destroys multiple hotels, saloons, and shops in Northport, marking a significant loss for the community.
- The Ghost of the Columbia
Decades after a brutal murder on the Columbia River, local lore claims a restless spirit still haunts the site.
- Tragedy at the Northport Hotel
A devastating fire at the Commercial Hotel in Northport claims the lives of two men and leaves others severely injured.
- Smeltermen Organize in Northport
Over one hundred miners join the Western Federation of Miners as mineral output across the region climbs.
- A Desperate Encounter in the Northport Mountains
A local rancher survives a harrowing close-quarters struggle with a wounded black bear.