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| 1854 | 8 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1862 | 4 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1872 | 9 |
| 1876 | 61 |
| 1877 | 55 |
| 1878 | 42 |
| 1879 | 7 |
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1882 | 7 |
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| 1886 | 26 |
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| 1888 | 28 |
| 1889 | 69 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 83 |
| 1892 | 123 |
| 1893 | 147 |
| 1894 | 140 |
| 1895 | 238 |
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| 1899 | 26 |
| 1900 | 1 |
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| 1903 | 119 |
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110 stories matching requir
- The Wealth Test for Justice
A new statute restricting jury duty to 'taxpayers' effectively excludes the working class from serving as peers in legal proceedings.
- Washington's New Laws Impact Daily Life
From egg labeling requirements to new school flag mandates, a collection of recently enacted state laws goes into effect, changing local regulations.
- The Secrets of a High-Yield Orchard
A century ago, Benton County’s agricultural expert shared the hard-won wisdom on which cover crops would save the local soil—and which would kill the trees.
- The City Council Tightens Rules on Junk Dealers
A new ordinance aims to curb petty theft by requiring dealers to maintain detailed purchase records and provide 24-hour notice before accepting items.
- Cleaning Up the Ballot Box
Legislators move to close loopholes that allowed fraudulent signatures to threaten the integrity of Washington's direct democracy.
- The Railroad Wants the County Road — and Newport's Businessmen Sign On
Panhandle Lumber's proposed logging railroad would require the county to vacate a public road up a gulch west of town; practically every businessman in Newport petitions to hand it over.
- Statewide Prohibition Ballot Initiative Confirmed
Secretary of State declares petitions sufficient; voters to decide the fate of liquor sales in Washington this November.
- A Rough Day in the Field for Finley Student
A young girl's pony ride turns into a painful accident requiring a six-hour journey for medical help.
- The Irishman Who Refused to Be Fired
When a grocery clerk was handed his walking papers, he used the fine print on the envelope to outwit his boss.
- The State's Rabies Crackdown
Facing an outbreak of rabies, Washington state officials grant peace officers and citizens the power to destroy unmuzzled dogs on sight.
- The Great Fertilizer Fraud
State chemist warns farmers that nearly half of commercial fertilizers on the market violate state law.
- Kennewick's Ten-Mile-Per-Hour Traffic Crackdown
City council mandates strict enforcement of speed limits and lighting requirements for automobiles and motorcycles.
- The Milk War in Finley
Valley farmers push back against a new city health ordinance requiring the tuberculin testing of dairy herds.
- Rancher Narrowly Escapes Death in Icy Road Accident
A farmer was buried beneath a load of hay on a side-hill road near the Bartlett ranch, requiring a desperate rescue by his son.
- Water War Hits White Bluffs
Federal marshals serve subpoenas to thirty-two local farmers challenging irrigation rates in a deepening legal battle.
- City Council Rejects Lone Bid for Second Street Paving
Kennewick officials put the brakes on local street improvements after receiving a bid that far exceeded engineers' estimates.
- Wage Theft on the Rails
Great Northern laborers quit and waited days for owed pay; Prosecutor Bell's push brought only calls for haste.
- Linking the Garden City to the River
Businessmen in Walla Walla look to dominate Columbia River trade by building a high-speed road and wharves at Wallula.
- The Perils of the Horse Heaven Road
A local motorist recounts the nightmare of driving between Bickleton and Mabton, where a fence rail was required to pry his car from the dust.
- The City Grants a Telephone Franchise
A new 25-year contract outlines the city's control over telecommunications infrastructure, requiring underground conduits and free service for city officials.
- Ambitious Plan to Revive Columbia River Transit
Eastern investors propose a fleet of modern steel boats to compete directly with railroads for freight and passenger traffic.
- The Bid for the Priest Rapids Nitrate Plant
Federal cabinet members are set to investigate the Columbia River as a potential industrial powerhouse for national defense.
- The Bank of Kennewick Shuts its Doors
Stockholders vote for voluntary liquidation, promising full repayment as local banking consolidation triggers a shift in town commerce.
- Will Yakima Growers Organize?
A government-backed marketing plan for fruit crops is stalling because local growers refuse to engage with the system.
- Federal Funds Granted for Forest Roads in Washington
Washington state secures over $91,000 for national forest road construction, contingent on matching local investment.