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| 1864 | 1 |
| 1872 | 1 |
| 1876 | 1 |
| 1877 | 3 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1880 | 2 |
| 1883 | 2 |
| 1885 | 2 |
| 1887 | 1 |
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| 1889 | 4 |
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- The Walla Walla Valley Boom of 1864
As Civil War refugees flood the territory, Walla Walla sees an influx of skilled professionals and families looking to trade conflict for a fresh start.
- A Saloon Death in Winlock, and a Prosecutor Who Isn’t Sure
A minister swore out a murder complaint against two saloon proprietors after F. M. Frost died from injuries received in their bar, but the county attorney doubted the evidence would hold.
- Forced Marriage in Skagit
A young man looking for a way out of a paternity suit finds himself wedded to an Indigenous bride instead of boarding a train to Kansas.
- The Great Tax Cleanup of 1904
Walla Walla commissioners initiate a massive effort to purge decades of uncollectable tax debt, including lingering railroad disputes.
- A Heartbreaking Accident on the Back Porch
A three-year-old child drowns in a wash-tub while the mother is momentarily away from the kitchen.
- Walla Walla Farmers Take on the Railroads
Local farmers organize to challenge the Northern Pacific and Hunt system over unfair freight rates.
- Blood in the Streets of North Seattle
A long-simmering domestic feud between a husband and his estranged wife's companion erupts in an exchange of gunfire near a Fifth Street lodging house.
- A Stranded Worker Waits for a Prosthetic
After an industrial accident in Fairhaven cost him his leg, a painter finds himself destitute in Seattle, relying on charity while he saves for a replacement limb.
- The Kentucky Arson Fugitive Caught in Walla Walla
After three years on the run, a woman accused of burning a Kentucky barn for insurance money is apprehended in Walla Walla.
- Electrical Union Challenges Municipal Power Plans
Labor leaders clash with Seattle and Tacoma over non-union labor in municipal light and power projects.
- The Battle for the Great Northern Depot
Everett union workers clash with Seattle tradesmen over strike-breaking at a local railway site.
- The Jailhouse Houdini of Seattle
While awaiting trial for boat stealing, a prisoner named Burton used a hidden knife to fish biscuits through his jail bars and plotted his escape with remarkable bravado.
- The Awkward Kiss at the Surprise Party
A 'classic village' social gathering turns into a hilarious misunderstanding when a hostess mistakes the gender of her guests.
- Milton Man Arrested Following Persistent Search
Edward Tracy was apprehended near a Walla Walla theater following a warrant issued by the county attorney for a serious criminal charge.
- A Silent Wedding in Seattle
A young couple, both deaf, marry in a quiet ceremony at the Seattle National Bank building.
- The Vandalism of Seattle’s Fences
An 1880 editorial decries the 'wanton vandalism' of men and boys who whittled, tore, and marked up the city’s decorative fences, signaling a growing urban friction between private pride and public mischief.
- Tragedy at the Shooting Range: A Seattle Volunteer’s Fatal Mistake
While marking targets at a North Seattle range, a local volunteer is accidentally shot and killed by a fellow citizen, leaving a community and a young marksman in mourning.
- A Sick Child, an Empty Cupboard, and $22 in the Collection Plate
A Unitarian minister in Tacoma argues that charity is only a bandage, and that a man who works hard and still cannot feed his family is the church's real problem to solve.
- Great Northern Train Derails into the Wenatchee River
A passenger train falls into a washed-out track near Leavenworth, leaving three dead and passengers clinging to life in the mountain currents.
- The Strange Disappearance of the Wharf Thief
A witness recounts the mysterious final moments of a man who stole a boat and seemingly vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a trail of questions.
- The Daily Rhythms of a Mill Town
A glimpse into life at Port Gamble in 1877, where sawmills drive the economy, ships arrive from across the globe, and the community gathers to mourn and celebrate.
- City Hall's Incompetent Board of Works
A critical letter exposes the lack of qualifications among the men overseeing Seattle's infrastructure, from water pipes to sewer systems.
- The Phantom Arsonist of Queen Anne Hill
A grand residence on Highland Drive vanishes in a blaze, leaving investigators to wonder if a spurned enemy, a clumsy painter, or a spontaneous chemical reaction fueled the inferno.
- The Firebug of North Walla Walla
A vigilante guard in the northern district botched a midnight stakeout for a suspected arsonist, leaving neighbors on edge.
- The Narrow Escape of Tacoma
A painting shop blaze threatened to raze a downtown block, but a fast-acting fire department and a bit of luck spared the city from a worse catastrophe.