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| 1854 | 3 |
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 2 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 2 |
| 1862 | 2 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 5 |
| 1876 | 30 |
| 1877 | 25 |
| 1878 | 16 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 30 |
| 1884 | 20 |
| 1885 | 29 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 21 |
| 1889 | 46 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 41 |
| 1892 | 84 |
| 1893 | 102 |
| 1894 | 71 |
| 1895 | 98 |
| 1897 | 3 |
| 1898 | 18 |
| 1899 | 18 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 1 |
| 1903 | 44 |
| 1904 | 20 |
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| 1908 | 24 |
| 1909 | 45 |
| 1910 | 10 |
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| 1917 | 8 |
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| 1923 | 6 |
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| 1929 | 1 |
41 stories matching origin
- The Relocation of the University of Washington
City Hall votes to deed away the original downtown campus to the state, paving the way for the University to move to its modern home.
- The Loophole in the Timber Claims
A federal court ruling clarifies that innocent buyers are protected even when the land they purchased was originally obtained through fraudulent timber claims.
- The City’s Botched Annexation Plan
Seattle’s attempt to annex surrounding lands hits a legal wall after a drafting error excludes parts of Ballard by mistake.
- Suspicious Fire at Washington Street Lodging
A suspicious lamp, an unattended bed, and whispers of opium use emerge after a fire in a Pioneer Square lodging house.
- The Growing Pains of Aberdeen's Public Schools
School directors move to expand the new school site, requesting the city vacate a public alleyway to make room for construction.
- The Case for a City Fire Marshal
Seattle's Board of Underwriters pushes for a dedicated official to investigate suspicious fires and enforce building safety in the wake of mounting insurance concerns.
- The Battle for Elma’s Foundations
A massive legal challenge threatens the property titles of hundreds of residents in a Grays Harbor town.
- The Bankers’ Bailout for City Debt
Seattle’s financial elite push for state intervention to retroactively legalize city debt incurred in excess of the constitutional limit.
- The Ghost of the Kneeland Hotel Fire
After three years in jail, a petition for clemency for Angus McClain sparks local debate over reformation, justice, and the costs of a retrial.
- The Scandal of the Agricultural College Commission
A heated investigation into alleged corruption and secret deals involving former Washington state officials and the site selection for the new state college.
- A High-Stakes Land Battle in Seattle
Secretary Noble intervenes in a hundred-thousand-dollar timber land dispute involving Michigan General R.A. Alger.
- The Price of Progress: Aberdeen’s Fight for the Rails
City boosters push for a free right-of-way for the Northern Pacific, demanding local property owners contribute their fair share.
- The Hidden Metal Powering the Electric Age
A rare, inaccessible metal from the Ural Mountains has become as valuable as gold, and it is the only thing keeping the world's incandescent light bulbs from shattering.
- Midnight Fire Consumes Third Street Shops
A mysterious fire sweeps through a block of wooden shops near the Armory, narrowly missing the sleeping residents of an adjoining house.
- The Whistleblower Who Risked It All on the House Floor
When Washington legislator Metcalfe turned in a bribe, his colleagues turned on him. In a dramatic trial for expulsion, he dared to tell them their political machine was 'as corrupt as hell.'
- The Fake Telegram That Almost Started a Diplomatic Incident
A bored telegraph operator in Blaine sparked a scandal after forging a message from Secretary of State James G. Blaine to a town assembly, causing embarrassment for local officials and leading to an investigation by the Pacific Postal Telegraph Company.
- The Waterfront Scandal: A Questionable Contract for Seattle’s New Fire Boat
The Washington Iron Works alleges that city officials bypassed proper oversight in a murky deal for the city's new fire-fighting vessel.
- The 'Three-Dollar' Libel Suit
A Tacoma police captain sues the local newspaper for $10,000, alleging they falsely accused him of gambling, bribery, and corruption.
- Old Town Residents Organize for Electric Rail Connection
A determined group of citizens in the original Yakima site is grading a new side-track, hoping to lure a company into connecting their district to North Yakima via electric rail.
- The Eight-Hour Day That Was Amended to Death
A bold proposal to limit public works labor to eight hours faces a grim fate in the Washington State Senate, where 'amendments' have stripped the bill of its power before it can even reach the House.
- The Hard Road to Fish Lake and the Tall Tales Found There
A traveler recounts the grueling journey from Cle-Elum to Fish Lake, where prospectors and mountain air await—if you can survive the trip.
- The Lieutenant Who Beat the Army
A National Guard officer successfully sues the state to get his job back after a botched, 'railroaded' court-martial.
- The Pioneer Potter of Lake Union
Before high-rises dominated the shore, a small-scale artisan operated a humble pottery studio near Lake Union, hoping to turn local clay into a lasting industry.
- A Massive Warehouse Blaze Leaves Yakima Scrambling
A fire of unknown origin at the Chappell & Cox warehouse caused significant damage to stored furniture, machinery, and agricultural goods.
- The Letter That Asked: Is Olympia's Street-Tax Ordinance Even Legal?
A citizen signing himself 'Marius' argues that the city's method of charging property owners for street paving and grading violates due process — and warns that if the assessments collapse in court, every taxpayer in town will pay for it.