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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 7 |
| 1858 | 4 |
| 1859 | 16 |
| 1860 | 3 |
| 1861 | 9 |
| 1862 | 14 |
| 1863 | 8 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 2 |
| 1872 | 20 |
| 1876 | 103 |
| 1877 | 102 |
| 1878 | 56 |
| 1879 | 6 |
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 111 |
| 1884 | 65 |
| 1885 | 152 |
| 1886 | 83 |
| 1887 | 56 |
| 1888 | 53 |
| 1889 | 154 |
| 1890 | 26 |
| 1891 | 147 |
| 1892 | 303 |
| 1893 | 324 |
| 1894 | 436 |
| 1895 | 420 |
| 1896 | 1 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1899 | 62 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 149 |
| 1904 | 128 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 55 |
| 1909 | 203 |
| 1910 | 54 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 4 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1917 | 43 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1922 | 4 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 4 |
| 1929 | 3 |
9 stories matching order
- Telegraph Strike Paralyzes Regional Rails
Union telegraphers strike across the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines, leaving passengers and freight stranded during the height of the harvest.
- A Near-Fatal Train Wreck Averted by a Rooftop Signal
A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train on the outskirts of Kennewick results in mass wreckage but miraculous survival.
- 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.
- The Water Wars: Irrigation Company Agents Arrested for Sabotage
A desperate battle over water rights in the Yakima Valley turned explosive when engineers were caught dynamiting a rival company's dam.
- The Town Council Declares War on Filth
A sweeping new health ordinance outlaws backyard pigsties, mandates watertight privy vaults, and grants city officials the power to condemn contaminated wells.
- The Town Council Declares War on Contagion
A newly passed health ordinance mandates house quarantines, mandatory vaccination, and strict reporting protocols for residents of Kennewick.
- The Town Council Takes Action on Water and Ordinance
A legislative session addresses town growth, sidewalk obstructions, and the urgent need for a municipal water system.
- The Kennewick Cyclone
A rowdy public horse sale turns into a high-stakes wrestling match between local men and a spirited mustang.
- 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.