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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 108 |
| 1890 | 126 |
| 1891 | 136 |
| 1892 | 142 |
512 stories
- The Yakima Valley's Tobacco Future
New experiments on the Moxee plantation show that Yakima’s climate and soil could produce tobacco to rival Cuba’s.
- A Disappearance in North Yakima
A local man seized his two children and fled after a bitter separation, leaving his wife and the community in the dark.
- The Making of a Suburb
A speculative land development project christened 'Sunnyside' promises a model residential section and a dedicated site for a state capital.
- The Growing Pains of Yakima
Civic leaders push for a permanent, fire-safe courthouse to replace the aging, cramped wooden structure that no longer serves a booming frontier city.
- The Growing Pains of North Yakima
A surging population leads to a heated debate over school funding and where the next district building should be placed.
- The Call to Abolish the Jury System
A territorial editor argues that the jury system is a cumbersome obstacle to justice in a lawless frontier.
- The Union Pacific's Threat to the Northern Pacific
High-stakes rail competition arrives in North Yakima as rival lines fight for a terminus on the Sound.
- The Unchecked Movement of 'Worthless' Buildings
A local editor slams lax city ordinances after a businessman relocates a derelict building into the heart of Yakima.
- Fourth of July at Fort Simcoe
A report on an orderly, celebratory Fourth of July gathering of Indian families and local white residents at Fort Simcoe.
- The Political Ousting of a Postmaster
A Civil War veteran is pressured to resign his post so a G.A.R. member can take his place.
- Geography and the Marital Bond
A look at why Washington Territory's lax divorce laws are making it a destination for those seeking to leave their marriages behind.
- The Fight for the Parker Precinct Bridge
Settlers appeal to county commissioners for a bridge across the Yakima River to unlock agricultural growth.
- Bloody Brawl at Spencer’s Saloon
A minor prank against a patron spirals into a violent knife fight among loggers in North Yakima.
- Violence Erupts Over Election Day Charges
A legal dispute over liquor sales on election day spills into the streets of North Yakima, leading to a violent brawl.
- The Mystery of the Lost Tent Mine
Twenty-two years after a rich gold strike in the Cascades, a party of prospectors still hunts for their abandoned fortune.
- The Irrigation Boom of 1890
North Yakima gears up for a massive expansion of agricultural infrastructure and railroad investment.
- The Fight to Irrigate the Desert
Yakima citizens gather to demand legislative action for an irrigation bill to transform the arid landscape.
- The Invisible Citizens of North Yakima
A local editor complains that federal census rules are failing to count the transient, hardworking men who keep the city growing.
- City Council Refuses to Pay Artist for Civic Illustrations
A local disagreement over the value of public records erupts into a debate about the council's reliance on 'malignant' journalism.
- The Great Hop Rush of 1890
As Washington’s hop industry hits an all-time record, growers are warned that the quality of their crop—and the future of their international trade—hangs on meticulous curing.
- Lost in the Brush: A Yakima Valley Rescue
After days lost in the mountains without food or proper clothing, a man is saved by neighbors near the Ahtanum.
- The Political Power Play for Congress
As the congressional race heats up in 1890, rival factions are busy forming complex alliances and maneuvering for control of the county delegations.
- The Shovel Duel on the Race Track
A simmering debt leads to a violent, rock-and-shovel confrontation between two local men.
- The Rowdy Representative from Washington
Critics decry the 'energy' of Congressman John L. Wilson following his physical altercation on the floor of the U.S. House.
- The Tight Race for Yakima Auditor
A surprise victory in the recent election turns on last-minute accusations and local political tension.