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| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 2 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 31 |
| 1865 | 10 |
| 1872 | 2 |
| 1876 | 7 |
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1878 | 5 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 21 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 3 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1890 | 1 |
| 1891 | 4 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 17 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1903 | 761 |
| 1904 | 74 |
| 1905 | 2 |
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1,074 stories
- The Rising Cost of City Progress
An editorial analysis questioning whether the tripling of street improvement spending under the current administration is delivering value to taxpayers.
- Clergy and Labor Align at Armory Hall
Local ministers addressed a union meeting in Walla Walla, arguing for the moral and economic necessity of organized labor.
- Fort Walla Walla's Day of Strength
Soldiers competed in a series of athletic trials at the local fort, featuring track events, feats of strength, and a greased pig race.
- The Persistent Gamble of Fritz Dietrich
Despite a Supreme Court ruling against him, a man convicted under new anti-gambling laws attempts to delay his sentence through legal maneuvering.
- A Desperate Call for Skin Grafts
After a lamp explosion leaves a Walla Walla woman severely burned, the community is urged to donate skin to save her life.
- The Wrestling King of Walla Walla
A professional wrestler defeats three local opponents in succession at Armory Hall, showcasing the rugged spectacle of early 1900s prize fighting.
- The Evangelist and the Elks
A visiting revivalist stirs controversy in Moscow, Idaho, and brings his tent-preaching tour to Walla Walla.
- Court Awards Alimony in Sensational Divorce Case
Mrs. 'Jack' Smith secures court-ordered support despite being barred from Walla Walla by police.
- Court Orders Protection from Domestic Violence
A Walla Walla man is placed under a $1,000 bond after neighbors report he was physically abusing his wife and children.
- A Mother’s Relentless Search for Her Missing Son
After traveling for days to find her 14-year-old son who had fled to work in the harvest fields, a mother finally reunites with him in Walla Walla.
- Walla Walla Athletic Club Destroyed by Mystery Blaze
A fire of unknown origin gutted the front of the Athletic Club on Alder Street, causing $2,000 in damages and threatening adjacent businesses.
- The Power Consolidation
A multi-state syndicate acquires the light and power plants of Walla Walla and Pendleton, marking a shift toward centralized, eastern-controlled infrastructure.
- Linking the Garden City to the River
Businessmen in Walla Walla look to dominate Columbia River trade by building a high-speed road and wharves at Wallula.
- The Ferry Deadline at the River Crossing
County commissioners force a standoff over the local river ferry franchise, giving the operator three months to relocate or lose his rights.
- Gravel Contractor Killed in Train Collision
A Hanford man died instantly after his truck was struck by a freight train at a Walla Walla rail crossing.
- The Tragedy at Mill Creek
A body discovered by children near an old farm prompts a grim investigation into a man believed to have taken his own life.
- Steam Engineers Eye Unionization
A committee of local engineers is interviewing workers across the city, hoping to bolster professional standards and gain representation in the Trades Council.
- Tragedy Claims a Local Athlete
A promising senior and local high school star passes away just days before he was set to leave for college.
- Waitsburg Fights County Spending
Local business leaders threaten an injunction to block a $10,000 appropriation for the Stubblefield home.
- The Typhoid Warning from Salem
Walla Walla is warned against the dangers of Mill Creek water after an epidemic in Salem, Oregon, exposes the failures of filtration.
- Walla Walla Woman Files for Divorce Amid Abuse Allegations
Emma Lewis files for divorce and a restraining order against her husband, citing a pattern of violent abuse and choking.
- The Walla Walla Track Record Falls
During a massive fair week gathering, spectators witnessed the local track record shattered as horses competed for a $500 purse.
- The Perjury Trial of Adam Schmidt
Federal authorities in Walla Walla conclude their case against Adam Schmidt, who stands accused of orchestrating fraudulent naturalization for Russian immigrants.
- Assault Reported in Rose Street Alley
A member of the Ninth Cavalry is in jail following an attack on a woman residing in the Rose Street alleyway.
- A Quick Knockout at the Athletic Club
A local boxing match ended in under a minute when Joe Wardinsky landed a decisive left hook on W.W. Wade.