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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 4 |
| 1858 | 4 |
| 1859 | 4 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 13 |
| 1862 | 13 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1864 | 5 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 14 |
| 1876 | 50 |
| 1877 | 38 |
| 1878 | 22 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 63 |
| 1884 | 38 |
| 1885 | 51 |
| 1886 | 26 |
| 1887 | 41 |
| 1888 | 35 |
| 1889 | 87 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 88 |
| 1892 | 198 |
| 1893 | 186 |
| 1894 | 191 |
| 1895 | 281 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 17 |
| 1899 | 54 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 130 |
| 1904 | 89 |
| 1905 | 4 |
| 1907 | 2 |
| 1908 | 26 |
| 1909 | 127 |
| 1910 | 30 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 55 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 3 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 2 |
| 1928 | 2 |
| 1929 | 6 |
21 stories matching believ
- Farm Accident Leads to Serious Injury
A broken wire on an irrigation ditcher causes a violent workplace accident for a local farmer.
- A Californian Comes Back After Five Years and Can't Believe His Eyes
Property owner C. E. Williams steps off the train expecting the old town and finds a boom instead—then pledges to spend freely fixing up the derelict second story of his block.
- Richland Drainage Ditch to Reclaim 450 Acres
Engineering work is transforming marshland into valuable agricultural property north of Richland.
- The Columbia River Finally Opens to Navigation
Steamers Teal and Empire meet in the new waterway basin, signaling a new era for Kennewick trade.
- The State's Dairy 'Boarders' Problem
Agricultural Commissioner H. T. Graves warns that one-third of Washington's dairy cows are failing to pay their keep.
- Safe-Cracking Ring Brought to Justice
Four suspects, believed to be part of an organized safe-blowing gang, are in jail after a chase involving the robbery of a Kennewick lumber company.
- The Struggle for the Road
Finley residents demand action after a state highway project fails under heavy traffic.
- A Landlord's Change of Heart
After opposing street improvements, a major commercial building owner in Kennewick now says he is ready to pay the assessment to see the city prosper.
- The Senator Asks: To Prep for War or Build for Peace?
Facing mounting pressure for military expansion as the Great War rages in Europe, U.S. Senator W. L. Jones takes the unusual step of polling Washington constituents on their views.
- The Tragedy of a Kennewick Household
A quiet life in the community ended in sudden mystery when a mother was found dead by her 15-year-old daughter.
- The Tax Collector’s Hostile Expulsion
Kennewick’s county assessor leverages tax law to force a nomadic group out of town.
- The Hometown Sound for the Celilo Celebration
After regional band negotiations fell through, local director Frank L. Young pledged to assemble a 30-man band for the upcoming May 4th festivities.
- The Fight Over Who Gets the Road Contract
Prosser taxpayers challenge Benton County commissioners over the awarding of the Kennewick-Finley road contract to a non-lowest bidder.
- The Vanishing of Fred York
A farmhand on the Abbott ranch vanishes while herding stock near the river; only his horse returns, leaving the community to fear the worst.
- Fruit Growers Push for Better Marketing
A newly formed by-products board calls for a major Seattle conference to stabilize the Northwest fruit industry.
- The Port District Election Turns Personal
Editor A.R. Gardner calls for a focus on policy over personalities as the upcoming Port District vote approaches.
- The Price of Power in the Valley
A utility company disputes the state commission’s push to lower energy rates, citing shrinking returns.
- Kennewick Claims Its Crown as a River Gateway
A defensive editorial argues that the city is ready to handle Columbia River traffic despite critics who claim the town is 'asleep on the job.'
- Railroad Division Moves to Walla Walla
The Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company relocates its third division headquarters, promising new jobs and infrastructure to the city.
- The Strawberry Wars: Can Kennewick Growers Cooperate?
An editorial plea for local strawberry growers and marketing agencies to standardize their pack and stabilize pricing before the season collapses.
- Railroad Giant Rejects Farmers' Plea for Wheat Shipping Aid
A desperate effort to route Eastern Washington's record wheat crop eastward to avoid a shipping bottleneck at Puget Sound is crushed by Northern Pacific officials.