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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 261 |
| 1915 | 294 |
| 1916 | 303 |
| 1917 | 264 |
| 1918 | 37 |
1,159 stories
- The Grape Juice Coup of the 1914 Fair
A Kennewick producer saves the Democratic Party's booth at the Puyallup Valley Fair by rebranding his grape juice as the official 'Bryan's Beverage.'
- Democratic Campaigners Hold Curbside Rally
Congress candidate Roscoe M. Drumheller and speaker William Goodyear appeal to Kennewick voters from the seat of an automobile on Second Street.
- New Council Moves to Oil Kennewick’s Streets
In its first official act, the newly elected city council mandates the improvement of Second Street, sparking a split vote over the fiscal burden on property owners.
- Rancher Narrowly Escapes Death in Icy Road Accident
A farmer was buried beneath a load of hay on a side-hill road near the Bartlett ranch, requiring a desperate rescue by his son.
- Managing the Fragile Growth of Kennewick Orchards
Agricultural expert warns that current pruning methods are leaving local pear trees top-heavy and vulnerable.
- Richland's Farmer-Owned Phone Line Struggles for Capital
With a rapidly growing subscriber list, the community-owned Richland Telephone Company faces a shortfall in its expansion funds.
- Late Night Intruder Frightens Local Resident
A Kennewick woman discovers someone tampering with her telephone wires in the dead of night.
- City Council Rejects Lone Bid for Second Street Paving
Kennewick officials put the brakes on local street improvements after receiving a bid that far exceeded engineers' estimates.
- The Strange Case of the Stripped Launch
A stolen gasoline launch turns up downstream, stripped of its parts by 'water joy riders.'
- Lost in the Sagebrush: A Driver's Frustration
A traveler vents his anger at the lack of signage between Prosser and Kennewick, highlighting the perils of early automobile travel in the desert.
- A Landlord's Change of Heart
After opposing street improvements, a major commercial building owner in Kennewick now says he is ready to pay the assessment to see the city prosper.
- Brakes Fail on the Yakima River Embankment
A young woman leaped into a runaway automobile as it rolled toward a ditch, highlighting the dangers of early car ownership.
- Building Move Turns Dangerous for Contractor
A routine building relocation in Kennewick turns into a medical emergency when a heavy-duty cable fails, breaking a man's leg.
- A Congregation Reborn in the Park
After a two-year hiatus, members of the Christian Church in Richland hold services in Amon Park while planning for a permanent hall.
- The Suspicious Sunnyside Blaze
A doctor's Ford car is reduced to ashes in Sunnyside while en route to Kennewick under mysterious circumstances.
- A Congressman's Worldview
Congressman W. L. LaFollette shares his controversial views on the Lusitania and his dim opinion of Brazil.
- Rep. LaFollette Tackles Merchant Marine Policy
At a Commercial Club luncheon, Congressman William L. LaFollette discussed his opposition to federal ship subsidies and defense propaganda.
- Richland Farmers Fight for Better Rail Access
Local farmers advocate for a new, flatter road to the Leslie Siding, seeking to reduce transport costs and bypass difficult terrain.
- A Vicious Visitor in Town
An unknown local poisoner is targeting the town's dogs, causing alarm among residents.
- Confetti and Deadlines: A Chaotic Week at the Press
When the editor's daughter falls ill and the printer vanishes to a wedding, the remaining staff struggle to publish the paper.
- The Brewery Bill Comes to Kennewick
Campaigners visit Kennewick to promote an initiative to allow the brewing of beer within Washington State despite Prohibition.
- A Rare Celestial Display Over the Highlands
The aurora borealis put on its most vivid show in memory last Saturday, capturing the attention of Kennewick residents.
- A Rare Grade-Crossing Collision
A gasoline-powered handcar strikes a local attorney's automobile in a bizarre wreck that left a section foreman injured.
- Near-Collision at the Bowles Crossing
A dangerous railroad crossing in Kennewick serves as a reminder of the hazards facing motorists and wagons in the early days of automobile traffic.
- The Midnight Key
The Columbia Pharmacy was robbed by someone who possessed a duplicate key, leading to a police investigation.