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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 62 |
| 1858 | 29 |
| 1859 | 52 |
| 1860 | 27 |
| 1861 | 101 |
| 1862 | 87 |
| 1863 | 69 |
| 1864 | 32 |
| 1865 | 11 |
| 1871 | 11 |
| 1872 | 140 |
| 1876 | 812 |
| 1877 | 678 |
| 1878 | 526 |
| 1879 | 64 |
| 1880 | 180 |
| 1882 | 130 |
| 1883 | 911 |
| 1884 | 499 |
| 1885 | 838 |
| 1886 | 492 |
| 1887 | 484 |
| 1888 | 440 |
| 1889 | 1,324 |
| 1890 | 287 |
| 1891 | 1,115 |
| 1892 | 2,855 |
| 1893 | 2,829 |
| 1894 | 2,116 |
| 1895 | 1,830 |
| 1896 | 2 |
| 1897 | 62 |
| 1898 | 196 |
| 1899 | 446 |
| 1900 | 114 |
| 1902 | 34 |
| 1903 | 1,332 |
| 1904 | 1,126 |
| 1905 | 124 |
| 1907 | 53 |
| 1908 | 351 |
| 1909 | 1,545 |
| 1910 | 413 |
| 1911 | 160 |
| 1912 | 73 |
| 1914 | 261 |
| 1915 | 300 |
| 1916 | 545 |
| 1917 | 332 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 1 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 185 |
| 1924 | 151 |
| 1925 | 64 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 19 |
1,332 stories
- The Hidden Marriage of Port Townsend
A prominent local pharmacist faces a divorce suit for a marriage his community never knew existed.
- The Struggle for Representation in Chelan County
Residents of the Chelan region are campaigning to split the county, citing the immense hardship of traveling 45 miles to reach the county seat.
- The Ex-Governor and the Courtroom Grudge
A former Washington territorial governor is found in contempt of court over a tangled dispute regarding a fire clay mining company's records.
- Police Must Testify Without Extra Pay
Walla Walla police officers face a new reality as the County Attorney rules they cannot collect witness fees for routine court appearances.
- The Wage War at City Hall
Mayor Boyd locks horns with the city attorney over a mandatory $2.25 daily wage for city contract workers.
- A Cold Winter Forecast for Walla Walla
Skyrocketing fuel prices and a severe supply shortage threaten to make the upcoming winter an expensive struggle for local residents.
- The Gas War Comes to Walla Walla
A visiting developer refuses to post a $1,000 bond to secure a municipal franchise, sparking a showdown over public infrastructure and utility monopolies.
- The Fight Over the Stubblefield Home
Walla Walla's civic leaders spar with the county attorney over the legality of funding a home for orphaned children.
- The Road Supervisor Who Stole From the County — and the Wife Who Sued Him in Prison
Orva Thompson, convicted of embezzling county road funds, is served divorce papers behind penitentiary walls by the woman he married eleven months earlier.
- The Mill That Rose From Sunday's Ashes
Within days of a devastating fire, Whitehouse-Crimmins set 50 men to clearing debris and laid plans for a brick plant that would be running by December.
- The State's War on 'Doped' Food
Washington's food commissioner launches an aggressive campaign against the use of poisonous preservatives in local meat, fish, and oyster supplies.
- Walla Walla’s Great Water Debate
The City Council faces a fractured path forward as they weigh options for a new gravity water system to solve the city's supply crisis.
- The Political Rise of George Turner
Fresh from an international arbitration victory, Ex-Senator George Turner is being courted by Democrats for a gubernatorial run in Washington.
- A Convict’s Forgery Arrest
H. C. Taylor, a man with a long history of criminal convictions, is back in police custody after attempting to pass a bad check at a local merchant.
- Northern Pacific Moves to Consolidate Regional Rail Control
A major shift in railroad management sees the parent company absorbing auxiliary lines, including the Washington and Columbia River Railroad.
- The Trial of the $12,000 Yellow Dog
A vicious canine’s habit of biting pedestrians leads to a massive civil lawsuit that leaves a judge weighing the legal definition of a trespasser.
- Seattle Mayor's Sons Jailed After Altercation
Mayor Thomas Humes publicly stands by the law after his two sons are arrested for forgery and assaulting a police officer.
- Potato Market Crashes in Walla Walla Valley
Local farmers face a grim season as market demand collapses and crops suffer from rot and pests.
- The Battle for the City Pound
Newly elected poundmaster E. R. Harding faces a standoff as the incumbent refuses to surrender the keys, sparking a brewing council crisis.
- The 'Oakesdale' Silver Strike
After years of speculation, prospectors discover a rich vein of steel silver on the Crawford farm, sparking excitement for the region's mineral future.
- City Council Tries to Oust Civil War Veteran
A local editor slams council members for attempting to remove a poundmaster who served in the Union army and lost his son in the Philippines.
- The Battle for Walla Walla's Water Supply
City Hall is under pressure to decide between the Smith-Boyer-Thomas springs and the Mill Creek plan, with a local newspaper demanding the choice go to the voters.
- The Fight for Walla Walla’s Trade
Seattle and Portland wholesalers clash over freight schedules in a battle to control the lucrative Walla Walla market.
- Tragic Fall at the Pomeroy Stock Fair
A novice assistant was dragged into the sky by a tethered balloon, falling fifty feet to the earth in front of a crowd.
- The Eight-Hour Fight in Spokane
Laborers challenge contractor over mandatory eight-hour work day ordinance.