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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 |
124 stories
- The Unladylike Triumph of a Determined Angler
A fishing trip turns into a chaotic, close-quarters wrestling match when a persistent angler finally secures her catch in an unconventional way.
- The Meteor Caught in the Gale
A local vessel breaks loose during a severe windstorm and drifts toward the bridge.
- A Tacoman’s View on the Philippines
Former Tacoma lawyer and current Philippine judge James Ross reports on the safety and legal transition of Manila under American administration.
- The Cheap Alternative to Pavement
A visionary proposes using straw to harden dusty, alkali-laden country roads for wheat transport.
- The Sudden Loss of a Young Mother
A community mourns a young woman taken by appendicitis just as she was building a new life in Kennewick.
- Kennewick’s Strawberry Gold Rush
Local growers prepare for a high-stakes market as early berries hit the streets, out-pacing competitors and promising windfall profits.
- Grazing Rules Relaxed for Forest Reserves
Federal authorities grant a one-year reprieve on new forest grazing restrictions, allowing stockmen to continue operations through the 1905 season.
- The Kennewick Cyclone
A rowdy public horse sale turns into a high-stakes wrestling match between local men and a spirited mustang.
- Grain Shipment Lost in Columbia River Sinking
A wheat-laden steamer bound for Celilo strikes a rock near the mouth of the Snake River.
- The Carcass Complaint
A public health warning issued regarding the improper disposal of dead animals in public roads.
- Steamboat Traffic Returns to the Snake River
The arrival of the Lewiston signifies a vital lifeline for regional railroad construction.
- The Hunt for a Courthouse
Newly formed Benton County struggles to find a permanent home for its government, weighing the costs of repair against the urgency of record storage.
- Yakima County Prepares Bounty for Lewis and Clark Fair
Kennewick and Yakima farmers scramble to showcase the region's agricultural success at the 1905 Portland exhibition.
- A Dual-Purpose Building Rises on West Second
Construction begins on a new block that promises to house both a modern meat market and a cultural auditorium for the town.
- Kennewick Claims Horticultural Superiority
Local boosters defend Kennewick's early fruit season against claims of supremacy from the wetter coastal regions.
- Big Ambitions for the Horse Heaven Hills
A new company announces a $100,000 irrigation project to bring water from the Klickitat River to the parched Horse Heaven area.
- A Grand Religious Merger
Three major Protestant denominations move toward organic union to increase efficiency and emphasize common values.
- New Grain Warehouse to Rise in Kennewick
A major expansion of grain storage capacity is set to move forward, promising to modernize the local wheat trade.
- Police Crack Down on Melon Patch Marauders
Local authorities take action to stop the 'outrage' of systematic melon theft in Kennewick's farming district.
- Searching for a New Commissioner
Following a resignation, Kennewick looks to local talent to fill a seat on the county commission.
- Railroad Dreams in Benton County
Local boosters anticipate the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, predicting it will cement Kennewick's status as a key hub for oriental markets.
- A Fourth of July in Kennewick
While the local band traveled to Prosser for the new county's celebration, families in Kennewick spent the holiday fishing and picnicking along the river.
- The Day Wenatchee’s Ball Team Folded Under Pressure
A local defeat at the fairgrounds reveals how quickly confidence can turn to costly errors in early 20th-century sports.
- The Mill That Never Was: Wenatchee’s Bold Plan to Process Its Own Wool
In July 1905, local leaders argued that building a woolen mill in Wenatchee was the key to unlocking the Columbia Valley's wealth—yet the region remained dependent on raw exports.