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| 1854 | 4 |
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| 1860 | 2 |
| 1862 | 2 |
| 1863 | 5 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1872 | 7 |
| 1876 | 54 |
| 1877 | 31 |
| 1878 | 23 |
| 1879 | 4 |
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| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 80 |
| 1884 | 37 |
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| 1886 | 16 |
| 1887 | 19 |
| 1888 | 43 |
| 1889 | 73 |
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| 1891 | 76 |
| 1892 | 133 |
| 1893 | 120 |
| 1894 | 147 |
| 1895 | 205 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 41 |
| 1904 | 52 |
| 1905 | 7 |
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1,492 stories matching connect
- The Lake Washington Shipbuilding Boom
A new canal connection to Puget Sound drives the expansion of a local steamboat yard into an ocean-going venture.
- The North Coast Railway Sets Sights on Yakima Valley
Robert E. Strahorn announces a new system of steam railways designed to dominate unoccupied territory and connect remote coal and agricultural districts to North Yakima.
- Cutting Miles Off the Commute
New county infrastructure aims to connect Mercer Slough to Lake Sammamish via ferry, slashing the travel distance to Seattle from thirty-eight miles to just ten.
- A Counterfeiter's View of the Seattle Jail
A convicted woman, while en route to San Quentin, dismisses the Seattle jail as the 'poorest excuse' in the country.
- The Boomtown Strategy
North Yakima’s rapid expansion is fueled by massive infrastructure projects, including new irrigation canals and railroad connections.
- The Great Highway Debate
Citizens of Coulee City and neighboring towns clash over the proposed route of the North Central Highway, highlighting regional competition for infrastructure.
- Pushing for the Lake Washington Ship Canal
Senator Squire gains support for the proposed canal connecting the lakes to Puget Sound, despite legislative hurdles.
- The Future of Flight in the Desert
New government plans for an air mail route between Pasco and Elko, Nevada, promise to put the region on the map for high-speed transit.
- Winterizing Seattle's Water Pipes
City crews scramble to box in exposed water mains after a costly deep freeze the previous year.
- When the Ice Broke: Newport's Steamboats Reconnect the Pend Oreille
With the river finally open to Box Canyon, two navigation companies coordinated schedules at Newport, linking trains, mail and lumber camps to the upper Pend Oreille.
- 1889 Ballot Pairs Capital Site With Suffrage and Prohibition
North Yakima lobbies to become the permanent seat of government as the territory prepares for statehood.
- The Battle for School Sanitation
A bitter feud erupts between Seattle's school board and the board of health over the safety of 'dry closet' systems in public classrooms.
- Lake Washington Canal Becomes a Party Platform Issue
Both Republicans and Democrats fight over a proposed ship canal to connect Puget Sound to Lake Washington, turning the infrastructure project into a central campaign issue.
- A Deadly Connection
A young Seattle telephone lineman suffers a horrific electrical shock while working, sparking a community plea for better workplace safety.
- Opening the Cascade Pass for Commerce
New improvements to the Snoqualmie wagon road are rapidly shortening travel time between the interior and Seattle, promising to boost the city's trade reach.
- Whispering Wires: The High-Tech Telephone Line
Engineers build a metallic copper circuit to link Seattle and Portland, hoping to eliminate 'induction' and allow for quiet conversation.
- The Struggle for a Cedar Valley Road
Legal battles and changing land ownership complicate the quest to connect Seattle to the settlement of Kangley.
- Railroad Expansion at Priest Rapids
A look back at 1908 reveals a surge of land speculation and railroad grading near the Columbia River, casting doubt on whether the work was truly meant to connect the valley or merely to obstruct.
- The Terminal War: How the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific Seized Seattle
Wireless reports confirm that two major railroads are conspiring to make Seattle their northern terminus, effectively cutting off Tacoma from transcontinental traffic.
- The New Rail Connection to Moscow
A rail expansion project promises a 'magnificent boom' for the towns of Pullman and Moscow, fueled by land donations and rapid construction.
- Tragic Exposure Claims Real Estate Man
A prominent local figure in the Grays Harbor real estate market is found dead after losing his way on a short trek to Grass Creek.
- The Great School Land Scandal
A scathing state report reveals that county commissioners are exploiting their power to fix land prices, effectively buying state-owned school lands for themselves.
- 15,000 Ties Float Toward Hoquiam as a New Railroad Takes Shape
A joint Union Pacific-Milwaukee line moved closer to reality when contractors sent a raft of fresh ties down the Skookumchuck and Chehalis rivers—and Tacoma waited for the Milwaukee's president to talk connections.
- The Boodle Scandal: A Fight for a Senate Seat in Olympia
Corruption allegations reach a boiling point in the Washington State Legislature as claims of bribery and 'boodle' schemes threaten to derail the selection of a U.S. Senator.
- The Strange Case of the 'Boy Burglar' and His Well-Connected Father
A young man charged with several local burglaries is released after his father, a Chicago official, settles all claims and promises to take him home.