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| Year | Stories |
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| 1858 | 6 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 5 |
| 1862 | 7 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 12 |
| 1876 | 53 |
| 1877 | 33 |
| 1878 | 27 |
| 1879 | 5 |
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 48 |
| 1884 | 16 |
| 1885 | 38 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 16 |
| 1888 | 22 |
| 1889 | 64 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 72 |
| 1892 | 141 |
| 1893 | 136 |
| 1894 | 137 |
| 1895 | 175 |
| 1896 | 1 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 24 |
| 1899 | 33 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1902 | 4 |
| 1903 | 64 |
| 1904 | 46 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1907 | 3 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1909 | 65 |
| 1910 | 26 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 24 |
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| 1918 | 2 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 1 |
| 1929 | 2 |
10 stories matching bring
- The West's First Woman Police Officer
A daring new appointment brings a female officer onto the beat to clean up public behavior in her community.
- 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.
- 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.
- New Law Tightens Grip on Truancy and Child Labor
Legislation recently passed by the state legislature mandates school attendance for children up to age 15 and empowers officials to arrest truants.
- Kennewick’s Berry Boom Survives a Frosty Spring
Despite a brutal, record-breaking frost that stunted early harvests, the valley's strawberry growers remain confident in their competitive edge against Hood River.
- Kennewick Builds a Ballpark to Lure the Pasco Team
Charles Conway donates land near the bridge for a first-class diamond and grandstand, hoping to bring the best team in Central Washington to play home games on this side of the river.
- The Perils of Over-Irrigation
Federal experts warn that excessive water usage is turning productive land into barren salt marshes.
- The Steamer Gerome Opens a New Era for River Trade
A historic steamboat navigates the treacherous rapids of the Columbia River, bringing a new lifeline of commerce to Kennewick.
- 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 Man from Mexico Comes to Town: Wenatchee’s New Theater Opens with Star-Studded Fanfare
As the city celebrates its new cultural landmark, the Watson Stock Company arrives to perform 'The Man from Mexico,' promising a week of high drama and comedy that rivals Seattle's biggest hits.