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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 179 |
| 1890 | 169 |
| 1891 | 180 |
| 1892 | 190 |
718 stories
- Tragedy at the Miners' Arms Saloon
A senseless killing in a Roslyn saloon ends in the arrest of a suspect and the burial of the victim.
- The Growing Pains of Yakima
Civic leaders push for a permanent, fire-safe courthouse to replace the aging, cramped wooden structure that no longer serves a booming frontier city.
- The Growing Pains of North Yakima
A surging population leads to a heated debate over school funding and where the next district building should be placed.
- The Call to Abolish the Jury System
A territorial editor argues that the jury system is a cumbersome obstacle to justice in a lawless frontier.
- The Union Pacific's Threat to the Northern Pacific
High-stakes rail competition arrives in North Yakima as rival lines fight for a terminus on the Sound.
- The Unchecked Movement of 'Worthless' Buildings
A local editor slams lax city ordinances after a businessman relocates a derelict building into the heart of Yakima.
- Fourth of July at Fort Simcoe
A report on an orderly, celebratory Fourth of July gathering of Indian families and local white residents at Fort Simcoe.
- Vigilante Warning Issued After Arson Attempt in Pasco
A deliberate attempt to torch a local saloon has the community threatening swift, extrajudicial justice against 'fire bugs'.
- The Political Ousting of a Postmaster
A Civil War veteran is pressured to resign his post so a G.A.R. member can take his place.
- Geography and the Marital Bond
A look at why Washington Territory's lax divorce laws are making it a destination for those seeking to leave their marriages behind.
- The Political Pudding of the Washington Legislature
How local party bosses in the late 1880s traded speakerships and senate seats in smoke-filled backrooms to secure personal power.
- The Fight for the Parker Precinct Bridge
Settlers appeal to county commissioners for a bridge across the Yakima River to unlock agricultural growth.
- The Political Brawl at Ellensburgh
An explosive exchange between democratic rivals during the state convention reveals the messy, money-fueled nature of territorial politics.
- The Senatorial Backroom Deal
After his defeat in the race for the U.S. Senate, Judge George Turner reveals the 'combination' of political maneuvering and broken promises that cost him the seat.
- Bloody Brawl at Spencer’s Saloon
A minor prank against a patron spirals into a violent knife fight among loggers in North Yakima.
- Violence Erupts Over Election Day Charges
A legal dispute over liquor sales on election day spills into the streets of North Yakima, leading to a violent brawl.
- The Mystery of the Lost Tent Mine
Twenty-two years after a rich gold strike in the Cascades, a party of prospectors still hunts for their abandoned fortune.
- The Irrigation Boom of 1890
North Yakima gears up for a massive expansion of agricultural infrastructure and railroad investment.
- The Fight to Irrigate the Desert
Yakima citizens gather to demand legislative action for an irrigation bill to transform the arid landscape.
- The Scandal of a Disappearing Real Estate Partner
A wealthy Seattle businessman drains his assets and vanishes after an affair with a local woman comes to light.
- The Strange Desecration of Timmerman’s Grave
After two years in the earth, the body of an executed murderer was dragged from its resting place and anchored in the river.
- Black Gold in the Cowlitz Pass
Yakima prospectors discover rich anthracite deposits, fueling hopes for a new Pacific coast railroad.
- The Invisible Citizens of North Yakima
A local editor complains that federal census rules are failing to count the transient, hardworking men who keep the city growing.
- City Council Refuses to Pay Artist for Civic Illustrations
A local disagreement over the value of public records erupts into a debate about the council's reliance on 'malignant' journalism.
- The Great Hop Rush of 1890
As Washington’s hop industry hits an all-time record, growers are warned that the quality of their crop—and the future of their international trade—hangs on meticulous curing.