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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 7 |
| 1858 | 3 |
| 1859 | 13 |
| 1860 | 7 |
| 1861 | 24 |
| 1862 | 26 |
| 1863 | 19 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 41 |
| 1876 | 123 |
| 1877 | 112 |
| 1878 | 72 |
| 1879 | 7 |
| 1880 | 30 |
| 1882 | 22 |
| 1883 | 125 |
| 1884 | 92 |
| 1885 | 141 |
| 1886 | 73 |
| 1887 | 96 |
| 1888 | 128 |
| 1889 | 223 |
| 1890 | 44 |
| 1891 | 205 |
| 1892 | 534 |
| 1893 | 476 |
| 1894 | 468 |
| 1895 | 531 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 25 |
| 1899 | 96 |
| 1900 | 17 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 206 |
| 1904 | 194 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 62 |
| 1909 | 271 |
| 1910 | 55 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 89 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1922 | 3 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1928 | 2 |
| 1929 | 5 |
13 stories matching offic
- The Bank Robber Who Got Away—Twice
A fugitive accused of targeting the First Bank of White Bluffs has slipped through the hands of the law yet again.
- The Bank Bandit Who Stayed Behind
After twice being convicted of attempting to rob the First Bank of White Bluffs, C. L. Potter remains at large after a daring escape from the Walla Walla jail.
- Scarlet Fever Scare Grips White Bluffs Schools
A health investigation clears the schools of a widespread outbreak, leaving only two families under quarantine.
- A Deadly Labor Dispute Over Wages
A trap-line worker is killed in his cabin by his stepson following a quarrel over unpaid labor.
- The Struggle to Fix the Price
Local fruit and vegetable growers move to consolidate marketing efforts in an attempt to stabilize prices against market volatility.
- The Tent City Spokesman
Recalling the winter of 1909, when the White Bluffs Spokesman was forced to publish out of a canvas tent to keep the town's news flowing.
- The Deadly Secret of the Well House
A man posing as a federal agent is found dead in a hidden moonshine still, leaving behind a curious trail of mystery.
- The Rush for Hood Canal Waterfront
State engineers are mapping tide lands during a historic low tide to prepare for a surge in summer home sales.
- The High Stakes of a County Commission Primary
Voters in White Bluffs face a decisive primary election to protect their representation on the Benton County board.
- A Silent Health Crisis in the Classroom
A survey of White Bluffs schools reveals widespread goitre among children, prompting a state-led push for iodine treatment.
- The Shake-up at the Farm Bureau
Washington State’s agricultural leadership avoids a public brawl, ousts its secretary, and pivots toward the cooperative marketing models of the 1920s.
- The Fight Over the Bone Initiative Power Bill
A political war over public ownership of power utilities reaches a fever pitch in Washington state ahead of the November 4 election.
- The Coerced Vote: A State Official’s View on Compulsory Citizenship
When a worker asked if employers had the right to force registration, the Secretary of State endorsed the pressure, setting a precedent for civic ‘tyranny.’