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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 5 |
| 1858 | 5 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1860 | 2 |
| 1861 | 9 |
| 1862 | 4 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1864 | 6 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1872 | 14 |
| 1876 | 134 |
| 1877 | 85 |
| 1878 | 47 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 125 |
| 1884 | 41 |
| 1885 | 118 |
| 1886 | 70 |
| 1887 | 85 |
| 1888 | 71 |
| 1889 | 170 |
| 1890 | 25 |
| 1891 | 120 |
| 1892 | 345 |
| 1893 | 309 |
| 1894 | 362 |
| 1895 | 395 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 20 |
| 1899 | 87 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 149 |
| 1904 | 137 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 43 |
| 1909 | 136 |
| 1910 | 36 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 4 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 44 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1928 | 3 |
| 1929 | 1 |
24 stories matching left
- A Close Call on River Road
A local child suffers a serious eye injury during a frantic day on the farm.
- The Great Kennewick Snake Hunt
A quiet, sultry Tuesday afternoon takes a turn when the local editor comes face-to-face with a five-foot intruder on a downtown sidewalk.
- A Voluntary Sacrifice for Families at War
Mrs. W. L. Lemon, secretary of the Yakima Valley Red Cross, donates her entire salary to aid families left behind during the war.
- The Great Train Wreck of 1907
A look back at a dramatic freight derailment that sent twenty-one cars into a Kennewick gully.
- The Price of Malpractice
Supreme Court rules against doctor for surgical materials left in patient.
- Rejected by the Navy, Local Youth Persists in Pursuit of Service
After two medical rejections, a persistent young man finally clears his physical exam for military enlistment.
- The River Fog Scare
A young man goes missing on the Columbia River after his launch engine fails, triggering a town-wide search.
- Kennewick Mourns 'Big Harry' Hironaka
A longtime resident and laborer remembered for his immense strength passes away in Walla Walla.
- The Teenager Who Stole a Shotgun for a Souvenir
A local rancher tracked his stolen firearm all the way to Ephrata after a brazen daytime theft from his cabin.
- The Tragedy of Mrs. M. J. Williams
A beloved mother passes away in Portland after seeking medical help, leaving the community in mourning.
- Pheasant Hunters Ravage Local Farms
Ranchers and farmers in the valley are threatening to close their land to public hunting after a wave of vandalism during the opening of pheasant season.
- The State College Funding Feud
A fiery public debate erupts in the Courier-Reporter over whether the State College (now WSU) favored prestige programs over the practical needs of Washington farmers.
- The Price of Admission
When a new federal war tax on admissions threatens cinema prices, the local Princess theater owner decides to absorb the cost rather than pass it to patrons.
- The Last-Minute Change of Heart
After securing a ranch management position in California, a local resident abruptly cancels his move and his auction sale, deciding Kennewick looks 'awful good' after all.
- Benton County Commissioners Clash Over Special Counsel
A heated debate between commissioners reveals deep-seated regional rivalries between Kennewick and Prosser.
- Fishing Regulations Remain in Limbo on the Yakima River
Local legislators and anglers expected new rules to open the river to seining, but state authorities say the matter is still under bureaucratic review.
- The Midnight Schoolhouse Heist
A persistent, one-legged burglar left a trail of cane marks and cork-foot prints across the Kennewick High School, making off with hundreds of pencils and pens.
- The Hanford Coyote Scare
A bold coyote invades a residential fence line, bites local dogs, and sparks a small-town manhunt.
- Street Improvement Row Erupts in Kennewick
Second Ward property owners clash with city officials over mandatory immediate payment plans for street work.
- The Struggle for Water Autonomy
Facing a decaying irrigation system, Kennewick farmers are urged to stop fighting the provider and take control of their own infrastructure.
- The Dust Storm Liberty Loan Drive
While high winds and dust storms battered the valley, Kennewick's volunteer solicitors hit the streets to push the city $10,000 past its wartime bond quota.
- Kennewick Youth Demand a Pavilion of Their Own
Tired of crossing the river to Pasco for nightlife, local young people lobby for a dance hall in Kennewick to keep their business—and their moonlight—at home.
- The Disappearance of Charles Gerber
After vanishing from his home in Yakima, a local man is located in Kennewick, shedding light on a personal health struggle.
- The Daring Lunch-Hour Heist in Richland
While the butcher was away for his midday meal, thieves carefully bypassed his security and cleaned out the till.