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| 1854 | 3 |
| 1858 | 5 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1860 | 2 |
| 1861 | 9 |
| 1862 | 7 |
| 1863 | 8 |
| 1864 | 3 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 18 |
| 1876 | 111 |
| 1877 | 89 |
| 1878 | 44 |
| 1879 | 6 |
| 1880 | 18 |
| 1882 | 15 |
| 1883 | 103 |
| 1884 | 61 |
| 1885 | 80 |
| 1886 | 51 |
| 1887 | 51 |
| 1888 | 61 |
| 1889 | 146 |
| 1890 | 28 |
| 1891 | 137 |
| 1892 | 279 |
| 1893 | 234 |
| 1894 | 254 |
| 1895 | 317 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 49 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 113 |
| 1904 | 124 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 55 |
| 1909 | 141 |
| 1910 | 40 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 4 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 34 |
| 1916 | 48 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1928 | 3 |
| 1929 | 2 |
2,906 stories matching open
- Commuting in a Frog Pond
Tacoma residents vent their frustration over dilapidated, rain-soaked cable cars as they await much-needed transit upgrades.
- Seattle Merchants Push for Direct Steamship Line to the Orient
Local Chinese and Japanese business leaders argue that a direct shipping route to Asia would transform Seattle into the Pacific's premier port.
- The Price of Opening a Street
A condemnation battle concludes, clearing the way for the extension of Center Street.
- The Struggle for the Snoqualmie Road
Citizens push to finish a vital mountain artery before winter, citing the need for local growth and migration.
- A New Refuge for Working Women
The YWCA opens its doors in Seattle, offering a haven for women workers with a lunchroom, reading room, and employment bureau.
- The Spokane Tribe's Bargain: Timber Revenue for a Forest Reserve
At the agency in Miles, tribal members agreed to set aside unallotted mountain land as a forest reserve and to open Walker's Prairie to homesteaders—if the government paid $5 an acre.
- Sunday Closing Fight Hits the Fruit Fair
Walla Walla's religious organizations challenge the management's decision to keep the local fruit fair open on a Sunday.
- The Sleeping Giant of the Timber Industry Wakes
After six years of silence, the Bellingham mill is set to roar to life under new management, promising 300,000 feet of output daily.
- The Territory Opens Its First University Schools
A new collegiate and primary institution launches in Seattle under the leadership of A. S. Mercer.
- Safe Cracked in Kapowsin Timber Raid
Thieves target the North Timber company, escaping with revolvers and a steel box full of negotiable paper.
- A Death-Trap Elevator in the Ball Block
An 18-year-old stenographer is critically injured after stepping into an open elevator shaft in downtown Tacoma, highlighting a pattern of mechanical neglect.
- Dr. Weed Opens Seattle Hospital for Injured Laborers
Dr. G.A. Weed opens a dedicated facility in 1876 to care for the laborers sustaining Seattle’s industrial boom.
- Competition for the Port Orchard Dry Dock
A flurry of bids arrives for the massive Navy project in Port Orchard, testing the influence of Seattle and Tacoma firms.
- The Bartholet Hotel Opens Its Doors
John Bartholet’s new three-story brick structure on First Street marks a major milestone for North Yakima’s hospitality growth.
- The Midnight Queue for a Piece of Skagit Land
When the government opened new timber claims, hopeful settlers staged a chaotic, near-violent all-night standoff to be the first in line.
- Tacoma’s Liberal Turn Stirs Public Outcry
Mayor Wright’s new administration faces harsh criticism for loosening city moral standards.
- The Walla Walla Carnival of 1903
Thousands flocked to the Stadium for a midsummer spectacle featuring live acts, exotic shows, and the coronation of a carnival queen.
- The Battle for an 'Open' or 'Closed' Tacoma
Democratic mayoral candidate George I. Wright disputes the paper's characterization of his platform as he addresses citizens at a local meeting.
- Steamboat Men Race the High Water to Open the Upper Columbia
Two veteran river captains came to Kettle Falls to scout a boat line from the Rickey rapids south to Fort Spokane — and meant to have a hull on the water within ten days, before the freshet made the obstructions impassable.
- New Lodging House Opens to Meet Housing Demand
As Newport grows, a new lodging house named after the town's namesake opens to accommodate the influx of workers.
- The Next Pittsburg: Seattle’s Coal Rush
A new mine opens across the Cedar River, fueling hopes that the young city of Seattle will soon become a major center for iron and coal production.
- The Dangerous Gap at Yesler’s Wharf
A gaping, unguarded hole in a major Seattle pier leaves two citizens injured and sparks a call for municipal accountability in the 1870s.
- A Solo Voyage in an Open Boat
Shipbuilder Ole Johnson navigates the rugged coast from Puget City to Grays Harbor in a 17-foot open boat.
- The High-Stakes Gamble at City Hall
Local gambling syndicates prepare a desperate political maneuver to force Mayor Ronald to legalize their operations upon his return from the East.
- Winter Blooms on Orcas Island
A mid-winter letter from a settler describes the unexpected beauty of a January garden and the quiet expansion of island life in 1878.