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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 3 |
| 1858 | 5 |
| 1859 | 7 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 7 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 8 |
| 1876 | 138 |
| 1877 | 103 |
| 1878 | 55 |
| 1879 | 8 |
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1882 | 19 |
| 1883 | 106 |
| 1884 | 38 |
| 1885 | 101 |
| 1886 | 66 |
| 1887 | 82 |
| 1888 | 71 |
| 1889 | 175 |
| 1890 | 27 |
| 1891 | 140 |
| 1892 | 323 |
| 1893 | 277 |
| 1894 | 282 |
| 1895 | 314 |
| 1896 | 1 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1899 | 82 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1902 | 4 |
| 1903 | 146 |
| 1904 | 112 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1907 | 3 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1909 | 147 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 61 |
| 1917 | 37 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 3 |
| 1928 | 3 |
| 1929 | 4 |
61 stories matching turn
- The Lights Go On in Coulee City
After months of wiring homes and businesses, the Grant County Power Company finally turns on the electrical current.
- A Heroic Rescue Amidst a Barn Fire
A fire claimed the barn of Evert Mathis, but a local man's desperate rescue of the horses turned a property disaster into a harrowing life-or-death struggle.
- The Unlucky Stuntman of Richland
A local rancher’s persistent attempts to perform high-speed automobile somersaults leave both him and his Ford in need of repair.
- Tragedy at the Sumner Crossing
A weekend outing turned to mourning after a fatal collision between an automobile and a passenger train.
- Fire in the Schoolhouse
A classroom incident in Whitcomb shows the dangers of oil-lamp lighting and heating.
- Tragedy at the Dayton Crossing
A railroad crossing accident near Dayton claims the life of a Sprague man and leaves another seriously injured.
- A Fishhook Accident at Liberty Lake
A fishing outing takes a painful turn when a young boy is accidentally hooked by his companion.
- Fire Scare in Olmsted Addition
A faulty fireplace joint nearly claims a home, but neighbors manage to contain the damage with a garden hose.
- The Great Windfall of 1916
A brutal autumn wind storm carpeted local orchards in harvest-ready apples, turning a bountiful season into a salvage operation.
- A Sticker Campaign Shakes Up a Quiet Richland Election
Only about half the registered voters showed up, but a last-minute sticker candidate defeated the nominated man—and rumors swirled about the mayor’s qualifications.
- Near-Collision at the Bowles Crossing
A dangerous railroad crossing in Kennewick serves as a reminder of the hazards facing motorists and wagons in the early days of automobile traffic.
- A Terrifying Buggy Ride to Tea
Two local women narrowly escape injury after a horse-drawn carriage turns chaotic on the way to a club gathering.
- Richland Submerged in Sudden Thaw
A rapid temperature rise melts deep snow, turning Richland streets into lakes and threatening the town's infrastructure.
- Kennewick’s First Rules of the Road
The city council implements a new traffic ordinance to curb reckless driving and prevent accidents on business streets.
- Fugitive Returned to Face Desertion Charge
After eluding local authorities for months and facing a forgery conviction in Portland, a Hanford man is brought back to Benton County.
- The Expense Account Scandal
An investigation by the state bureau reveals that the Industrial Insurance Commission chairman was padding his vouchers to cover personal travel and family expenses.
- Political Oratory on the Grange Lawn
Sixteen candidates for office take to the Finley schoolhouse lawn for a polite political debate and an ice cream social.
- The Birth of the Benton County Creamery
A government agriculturalist steps into a chaotic market to turn local dairy production around.
- A Close Call at the Cleaning Shop
Static electricity turns a routine cleaning job into a dangerous fire, destroying a local shop's equipment and wardrobe.
- The Pharmacist’s Whisky Loophole
A Walla Walla judge rules that a former saloon keeper turned pharmacist can reclaim seized liquor, testing Washington's early liquor restrictions.
- Bank Robber Outwitted by Local Quick Thinking
A lone gunman attempted to rob the Whitman County National Bank, only to be tackled by the cashier and disarmed by local merchants.
- A Temporary Park for Kennewick
Property owner M. O. Klitten offers land near the Hotel Kennewick for a city park in exchange for the payment of taxes.
- A Masculine Shower for E. C. Tripp
In a unique turn on traditional bridal showers, friends gathered to gift a groom-to-be with an extensive collection of socks before his wedding.
- A Toddler’s Three-Hour Trek Through the Sagebrush
A local mother’s panic turned to relief after tracking her two-year-old child through the scrub for miles.
- A Near-Fatal Jolt at the Haystack
A routine day of farm repairs turned into a brush with death when a derrick cable made contact with a power line near Finley.