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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 4 |
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 4 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 8 |
| 1862 | 4 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1864 | 3 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1872 | 11 |
| 1876 | 74 |
| 1877 | 68 |
| 1878 | 30 |
| 1879 | 5 |
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 76 |
| 1884 | 35 |
| 1885 | 69 |
| 1886 | 30 |
| 1887 | 36 |
| 1888 | 35 |
| 1889 | 99 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 77 |
| 1892 | 169 |
| 1893 | 153 |
| 1894 | 162 |
| 1895 | 215 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1899 | 40 |
| 1900 | 4 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 102 |
| 1904 | 68 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 29 |
| 1909 | 103 |
| 1910 | 37 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 38 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 4 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 3 |
| 1928 | 1 |
| 1929 | 2 |
6 stories matching keep
- The Launch of the Colville Examiner
A newly formed publishing cooperative pledges to keep printing local and challenge the status quo in Stevens County.
- The Senatorial Fray in Stevens County
A power struggle between Leviathan politicians Levi Ankeny and Wesley Jones splits the local party faithful in Colville.
- The Bank Asks Newport to Keep Its Nerve
Stockholders of the First State Bank of Newport pledged to cover depositors' losses and asked for time to collect loans as the Panic of 1907 tightened its grip on the country.
- A Young Man's Last Ride: Edward Kowald and the Cost of Hopping Freight
Edward Kowald, 23, tried to hop a freight to Newport after quitting work at Penrith. He fell, lost both legs, and died the next morning—joking with friends until the end.
- Newport Depositors Keep Their Nerve During the Panic of 1907
When a local bank could not quickly turn loans into cash, Newport customers agreed to accept small payments and a stockholders' guarantee instead of starting a run—a display of confidence the Spokane Review called a model for the nation.
- A $35,000 Sternwheeler Will Turn the Pend d'Oreille Into Newport's Excursion Stage
A luxurious new tow-and-excursion boat, built in Portland and shipped knocked down to Newport, promised river trips, towing power, and free advertising for the valley.