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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1859 | 6 |
| 1860 | 2 |
| 1861 | 4 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1864 | 3 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 14 |
| 1876 | 57 |
| 1877 | 68 |
| 1878 | 69 |
| 1879 | 3 |
| 1880 | 20 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 19 |
| 1884 | 24 |
| 1885 | 32 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 22 |
| 1888 | 37 |
| 1889 | 85 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 71 |
| 1892 | 79 |
| 1893 | 75 |
| 1894 | 98 |
| 1895 | 180 |
| 1897 | 2 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 24 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 4 |
| 1903 | 63 |
| 1904 | 30 |
| 1905 | 3 |
| 1907 | 3 |
| 1908 | 20 |
| 1909 | 47 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 3 |
| 1912 | 2 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1922 | 1 |
| 1923 | 2 |
| 1924 | 2 |
| 1925 | 1 |
| 1928 | 2 |
| 1929 | 2 |
5 stories matching term
- The Case for Diversified Farming
A Spokane dairy representative urges Palouse farmers to move away from wheat monoculture to ensure long-term prosperity.
- The Pioneer Who Found His Home on the Fairgrounds
A celebratory gathering honors 'Grandpa' Waldrip, an 82-year-old pioneer who once helped settle the land now occupied by Whitman County’s fairgrounds.
- The Price of a Police Chief
A political faction demands the mayor fire the police chief in exchange for convention votes, exposing a deep rift in Seattle's political machine.
- The Collapse of Colfax College
Students walk out in unison, forcing the closure of the local college after faculty departures and administration disputes.
- The Sinking Ship at Colfax College
An open letter from the embattled president reveals the infighting and student discontent that led to the institution's crisis.