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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 2 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 30 |
| 1865 | 9 |
| 1872 | 2 |
| 1876 | 6 |
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1878 | 5 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 19 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 3 |
| 1889 | 16 |
| 1891 | 3 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 16 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1903 | 730 |
| 1904 | 67 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 3 |
| 1914 | 1 |
| 1915 | 2 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 2 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1924 | 1 |
| 1925 | 1 |
1,003 stories
- Walla Walla Utility Upgrades Infrastructure
Northwestern Gas and Electric Company launches a major project to replace aging gas mains in the business district and extend service to residential neighborhoods.
- The Great Bicycle Path Experiment
While freezing weather destroyed the city's old cinder paths, the new asphalt tracks remained pristine, sparking a push for further infrastructure investment.
- County Commission Plans Systematic Road Upgrades
Walla Walla County officials and road supervisors meet to formalize a new, systematic approach to improving rural infrastructure.
- Healing Through Faith: Judge Hanna at the Opera House
A prominent Christian Science lecturer visits the Walla Walla Opera House to explain the doctrine's stance on sickness and the 'mental cause'.
- The Patriotic Drunkard
A Walla Walla local argues that his drinking habit is a noble contribution to the war effort.
- The Clairvoyant of the Bee Hive
A self-proclaimed prophetess operating out of the Bee Hive lodging house in Walla Walla claims to be drawing large crowds.
- Locking Down the County Jail
Walla Walla’s City Council moves to secure the jail with a high fence to stop well-meaning citizens from helping prisoners escape.
- La Salle Institute Dominates Fort Walla Walla
Local schoolboys from La Salle Institute soundly defeat the Thirtieth Battery in an exciting game at the Fort Walla Walla grounds.
- The Serial Home-Seeker of Walla Walla
After four years of flipping properties to find the perfect residence, a local man believes he has finally landed on the right patch of ground.
- A Domestic Dispute Involving a Flat Iron
A husband and wife near the Walla Walla garrison settle their marital grievances in court after a heated altercation.
- The 'Plant Scurvy' Plague
A state official claims a revolutionary cure for orchard blights, blaming soil chemistry rather than disease.
- The Summer Escape to Toll Gate
As Walla Walla swelters, hundreds of residents find refuge in the mountain pines, transforming the historic Toll Gate into a bustling 'city of canvas.'
- The Great 'Chicken Hunt' Hoax Exposed
A reported runaway incident during a chicken hunt near Eureka Flat turned out to be a manufactured prank on a local reporter.
- A Night at the Park for the Kobers
The local Eagles lodge and Shields Park management host a benefit performance to support a professional performer recovering from surgery.
- Whitman College Football Returns Bruised but Unbowed
After facing giant opponents in Seattle, the local college team returns to Walla Walla with injuries, spirit, and a plan for the season ahead.
- A Dry Spell Finally Ends for Walla Walla Farmers
A much-needed rainfall brings relief to local agriculture after a month of concerning precipitation deficits.
- The Penitentiary Upgrades Its Arsenal
Fearing prison riots, the Washington state penitentiary outfits guards with high-velocity Winchester rifles.
- The Cost of a Sunday Saloon
A lawyer wins a suit against his own client over fees generated during the 1902 'Sunday Law' crackdown.
- A Violent Runaway on Ninth Street
A routine day of driving turns into a medical emergency when a team of horses bolts through the streets of Walla Walla.
- The Hypnotist's Blindfolded Drive
Professor McEwen demonstrates his 'powers' by driving a horse-drawn sleigh through the streets of Walla Walla to locate a hidden item.
- Police Seek Local Man for Harassing Women
A warrant was issued today for a man accused of following and using indecent language toward women on the city streets.
- A Politician Predicts the Railroad Commission
Prominent attorney and local political leader Lester S. Wilson advocates for state oversight of the railway monopolies.
- Petty Larceny Trial Ends in Acquittal
Two young men charged with stealing clothes from a saloon patron are released after proving the act was merely a dispute over an unpaid debt.
- The Walla Walla Wheat Market Stirs
After weeks of inactivity, farmers begin selling their blue stem harvest as international market prices climb.
- Death of long-time Walla Walla resident at Medical Lake
Tillie Willhelm, who had been in institutional care for eighteen months, leaves behind a daughter in Walla Walla.
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