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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 Government Can Work You Ten Hours and Pay You for Eight
A federal appeals ruling overturns 256 Seattle laborers' overtime claims, holding that the government may punish the officer who orders extra hours — but owes the worker nothing for them.
- Waitsburg's Railroad Dream: A Cut-Off That Could Change the Region
Commercial clubs from Waitsburg, Dayton, Walla Walla and Spokane are pushing the O. R. & N. to build a new rail line between Dayton and Starbuck.
- Farmers Take On the Commission Men—and Demand Weekly Checks
Yakima growers propose a $5,000 bond for produce brokers, while Sumner farmer W. H. Paulhamus recalls how organized producers stopped getting 'did' by middlemen.
- A Canal Turns Sagebrush Into a Boomtown
Kennewick bets on 15,000 irrigated acres and a thousand new residents as the Horse Heaven country fills with wheat.
- The Bridge That Saved a Boarding House
A ten-minute delay caused by a passing ship allowed firefighters to extinguish a blaze in the St. Paul Tacoma Lumber Company’s housing before it could spread.
- The Burglar Who Ran: A Tacoma Woman’s Scream Saves the Day
When a thief tried to break into a South Tacoma home early yesterday morning, one resident’s quick thinking and loud voice turned the tables on the intruder.
- The Mayor’s Pavement Panic: Tacoma’s Roads Crumbling Before Christmas
Mayor Campbell warns that streets paved less than a year ago are already failing, demanding better materials before the holiday rush.
- The Girl Who Was Given a Ticket Out of Town
In May 1903, Walla Walla police released a young woman from jail not because she was innocent, but because they feared her return would cause more trouble. Her destination remains a mystery.
- The Pay Cut: Walla Walla Clerks Face Salary Reductions
Postmaster General Payne orders immediate corrections to payroll irregularities; local employees see their wages slashed effective June 1.
- The Mysterious Disappearance of a Local Merchant
A prominent businessman's sudden departure from Walla Walla, accompanied by a secret property transfer, kept the town guessing until a letter from San Francisco arrived.
- The Circus Boy Lost in Everett
A young Walla Walla resident finds himself stranded in a strange city after falling asleep on a traveling circus train.
- A Total Rout on the Fort Walla Walla Grounds
The La Salle Institute baseball team dominated the 'Last Chance' squad in a lopsided game that left local fans stunned.
- Fisticuffs in the Courtroom
A trial in Walla Walla turns into a brawl as attorneys abandon legal arguments for physical confrontation.
- Tragedy Claims Popular Teacher
A beloved educator from Waitsburg succumbs to appendicitis at age 21.
- Walla Walla Elects a New Police Chief
Alvah Brown secures an overwhelming electoral victory after a long career as a patrolman and local business owner.
- Heavy Machinery Mishap at the Rail Yards
A massive harvester meant for the wheat fields takes a spill while being unloaded in Walla Walla.
- Rural Mail Carrier Trampled in Brutal Runaway
A mail carrier was sent to the street after a bottling company's team smashed into his cart in a busy Walla Walla thoroughfare.
- Suspicious Barn Fire on Idaho Street
Local firefighters were unable to save a hay-filled barn from an overnight blaze, leading authorities to suspect arson.
- Walla Walla Lodge Plans $10,000 Expansion
Columbia Lodge looks to develop prime business property at Fourth and Rose streets with a two-story brick building.
- A Deadly Mistake at the Livery Stable
A local stableman survives a poisoning after accidentally consuming carbolic acid instead of whisky.
- A Traveling Wrestler Issues a Local Challenge
A visiting middleweight athlete offers to take on three Walla Walla men at once for a $100 side bet.
- A New Bank Opens on East Main
Local business leader J.L. Elam expands his empire with a new private banking institution.
- A Family Tragedy in Walnut Grove
After failing to recover from a major surgery, a young mother leaves behind five children and a grieving husband in the Walla Walla community.
- A Painful Pitcher's Dilemma
A boil on the arm of the star pitcher forces a last-minute scramble to find a replacement for a local amateur baseball game.
- City Treasury Faces Potential Delinquency Crisis
With less than one-third of city taxes collected by mid-August, Treasurer Shaw warns of an unprecedented pile-up of delinquent accounts.