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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 |
300 stories
- Benton County's Golden Harvest
Local farmers and producers sweep state and national competitions, proving the region's agricultural dominance in 1915.
- The End of the Christmas Candle
Electric lighting emerged in 1915 as a revolutionary safety solution to the annual tragedy of candle-lit trees burning down homes.
- Kennewick Agent Wins Major Railroad Insurance Contract
By securing the health and accident business for two major railroads, a local insurance agent has put Kennewick on the map against larger competitors in Spokane and Yakima.
- The Richland Turkey Boom
A progressive local farmer strikes a lucrative deal with the finest hotel in Spokane, signaling prosperity for the region's poultry industry.
- A World Tour Through Richland's Parlors
The local Evangelical church hosted a unique 'Trip Around the World' fundraiser, transforming neighborhood homes into international destinations.
- The Movies Arrive in Richland
A local entrepreneur brings the flickering magic of moving pictures to the Randall building, promising a weekly escape for the town.
- Gold Bars Arrive in Kennewick
A local mining company displays the first haul from its new stamp mill, fueling regional investment excitement.
- Orchard Blight Threatens Kennewick Highlands
Agricultural inspectors work to combat the spread of pear blight, warning local growers that immediate action is necessary to prevent a total loss.
- The Telephone Dust Prank
A creative hoax in a small town fooled local housewives into wrapping their telephones in rags to 'blow out the dust.'
- A Kennewick Gold Medal
The Church Manufacturing Company wins global recognition at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, proving the Columbia River Valley's potential.
- Sunday School Collection Stolen
While the Jacot family was at church, intruders broke into their home and made off with junior league funds and children's savings.
- Farm Accident Leads to Serious Injury
A broken wire on an irrigation ditcher causes a violent workplace accident for a local farmer.
- Kennewick Celebrates its First 'Wormless' Corn Crop
Local farmers are puzzled and pleased as the 1915 sweet corn crop arrives remarkably free of worm damage.
- Schoolgirls Take the Canning Crown
A competitive canning contest between Kennewick and Prosser school teams highlights the rise of agricultural youth clubs.
- A Horse and Buggy Heist
A visitor from Ellensburg hires a rig for a local trip but drives it all the way to Hanford.
- Kennewick’s Satirical Search for a Forest
The local editor lampoons a regional directory for failing to list Kennewick as a premier mountain resort, despite the lack of actual mountains.
- Fighting the Orchard Blight
A University of Washington plant pathologist concludes that tree surgery is the only effective remedy for the fire blight plaguing the fruit trees of the Yakima Valley.
- A Farmyard Tragedy in Hover
An eight-year-old girl is rushed to the hospital after a serious accident with a farm animal.
- A Spud Surplus Warning
Government officials warn local growers of a glut in the potato market that threatens to make the coming season a losing venture.
- A Sudden Quiet in Finley
A peaceful passing of a local resident marks a somber moment for the Finley neighborhood.
- The Marshmallow Hike
A community gathers for a rural social event at the Wienenga ranch.
- A Community Mourns: The Death of Ethel Horton
A beloved young Kennewick woman passes away after a two-month illness, leaving behind a grieving family and a husband.
- A Barber's Final Journey
The community mourns the loss of John Morgan Buckingham, a dedicated barber and long-time resident of the Garden Tracts.
- Tragedy Strikes Local Youth Over Simple Infection
A 16-year-old resident has succumbed to rapid blood poisoning following a minor facial infection, leaving the community in mourning.
- The Passing of a Richland Pioneer
Mrs. Amanda McElvain, widow of the engineer who built many of the region's earliest irrigation canals, dies at home.