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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 161 |
| 1917 | 67 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 176 |
| 1924 | 151 |
| 1925 | 64 |
647 stories
- A New Span Across the Columbia
A state-sanctioned franchise promises a steel bridge at Vantage Ferry, linking the North Central highway and opening the high desert to faster travel.
- 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.
- Road Hazards: The Battle Over Open Range on Public Highways
Complaints mount as wandering livestock turn Washington's highways into dangerous obstacles for motorists.
- University Student Killed in Mountaineering Accident
A tragic fall on Mt. Kaletan claims the life of a prominent young climber and Boy Scout leader.
- Tragic Highway Fatality Near Logging Camp
A six-year-old girl is dead after being struck by an automobile on the National Park Highway, leaving the driver in a state of collapse.
- The Swine Swindle Sweeping the State
A state professor warns farmers against sophisticated livestock contracts that promise riches but leave them holding the bag.
- Hanford Irrigation Defense Fund Stalled
Lawyer forced to front legal fees as landowners fail to back their own water rights challenge.
- The Battle Over Public Power in Seattle
A new citizens' association forms to oppose Initiative 52, arguing that municipal expansion into private power markets threatens the tax base.
- The Name Stays: Rainier Ruled Permanent
Federal authorities rebuff fourth attempt to rename Washington’s highest peak to Mount Tacoma.
- A Sanctuary for the Yakima’s Winged Residents
A dedicated local conservationist secures a protected refuge for migratory birds along the Yakima River.
- Tragedy at Long Lake
A duck hunting excursion ends in a desperate, failed struggle against freezing waters.
- Ambassador’s Cabin Turned Into Moonshine Distillery
While the U.S. Ambassador to Peru was away, local law enforcement raided his vacation cabin to find a family operating an illegal still in the basement.
- Legislative Brinkmanship Saves Local Land Settlement
After rumors of crippling budget cuts, a last-minute push from local representatives and the American Legion secures funding for the White Bluffs land settlement.
- State-Funded Irrigation Settlement Wins Legislative Backing
After overcoming Senate opposition, state land settlement project secures $50,000 in funding as settlers express guarded optimism about the program's future.
- The Land Commissioner Halts the Olympic Highway Land Rush
Speculators are lining up to snap up land along the new Olympic Highway, but State Land Commissioner C. V. Savidge says the state isn't selling yet.
- Benton County Fights Back Against Sunnyside’s Road Grab
Local leaders successfully blocked a petition for an independent highway district that would have taxed Benton County landowners to pay for Sunnyside's infrastructure.
- The State vs. The Sanipractors
Washington officials move to revoke licenses tied to a Seattle university accused of abusing its educational charter.
- The Governor Is Coming to Audit the Valley
Governor Roland H. Hartley prepares to inspect the state-sponsored land settlement project amidst rumors that the state might simply hand over land to veterans.
- Winter Thaw Damages Yakima Valley
A rapid melting of snow causes significant disruption to irrigation infrastructure and roads.
- Emergency at the River: How Two Children Saved the Pump
As ice jams threatened to destroy the family ranch on the Columbia, two young boys took initiative to dismantle the machinery before the floodwaters could claim it.
- Kennewick Men Venture to the Rattlesnake Hills Gas Well
Local business leaders tour a mysterious, productive natural gas well, fueling regional excitement for industrial development.
- Prospecting Tragedy on the Columbia
Two men set out from Prosser in search of fortune, but a capsized boat on the Columbia River left one man lost to the current.
- The Cricket War at Stratford
Farmers in Stratford scramble to maintain ditches as a massive migration of crickets threatens to devour wheat fields.
- The Town on Wheels
As White Bluffs migrates toward the hill, the Columbia hotel prepares for its literal trek to the new townsite.
- Ranchers Organize for Agricultural Success
Local farmers convene at the schoolhouse to discuss irrigation, cooperative marketing, and professionalizing fruit production.