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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 1 |
| 1859 | 1 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 1 |
| 1862 | 3 |
| 1863 | 3 |
| 1871 | 8 |
| 1872 | 110 |
| 1876 | 536 |
| 1877 | 378 |
| 1878 | 279 |
| 1879 | 15 |
| 1880 | 134 |
| 1882 | 98 |
| 1883 | 511 |
| 1884 | 326 |
| 1885 | 566 |
| 1886 | 361 |
| 1887 | 327 |
| 1888 | 314 |
| 1889 | 800 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 340 |
| 1892 | 1,332 |
| 1893 | 1,606 |
| 1894 | 1,246 |
| 1895 | 1,087 |
| 1896 | 2 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 21 |
| 1899 | 366 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 153 |
| 1904 | 71 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1907 | 1 |
| 1908 | 2 |
| 1909 | 76 |
| 1910 | 26 |
| 1912 | 1 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 3 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 17 |
11,240 stories
- The Hard Times Ball
Seattle's elite staged an 'economical' dance party to navigate the financial strain of 1893.
- Seattle Mayor Proposes 'City Scrip' to Combat Depression
Mayor J.T. Ronald asks the City Council to issue small-denomination warrants to pay for sewer repairs, framing the move as a humanitarian effort to provide work for the unemployed.
- Vandals Target Seattle Shingle Mills Amid Labor Unrest
Striking shingle weavers are suspected of sabotage at the Stimson and Cedar Lumber Company mills, marking a tense escalation in local labor disputes.
- The Collapse of the Hop Corner
Ezra Meeker breaks a massive market manipulation scheme that threatened to hold Pacific Coast hop farmers hostage.
- The Waterfront Dispute
Federal land officials deny a developer’s attempt to claim prime Elliott Bay real estate through an old land scrip filing.
- The Tragedy in the Shantytown
An elderly woman is beaten to death in her South Seattle home for a small cache of gold.
- The Shack Murder Mystery
An elderly woman is found dead in her South Seattle home, setting off a local investigation as neighbors—and suspects—scramble to prove their innocence.
- The Shadow on Second Street
A former secret service agent claims he saw a murder suspect in downtown Seattle, casting doubt on a critical alibi.
- City Treasurer Vanishes With Public Funds
Democratic reform administration treasurer Adolph Krug disappears to British Columbia after an investigation finds his accounts short by $1,500.
- The Steamer Volga Seized for Smuggling Chinese Laborers
Federal agents intercept a clandestine landing operation at Oyster Bay, leading to the arrest of a local captain and the seizure of a vessel.
- The Fire at Conconnully
A saloon proprietor is found dead in the ashes of his building, sparking suspicions of a cold-blooded murder for profit.
- Acquitted: The Miner Who Fought the Union
A jury finds John Brackle not guilty of murder after a trial polarized by anti-union sentiment and shifting testimony.
- The Railway Monopoly’s Grip Loosens
A local rail executive challenges a restrictive traffic contract, opening competitive freight rates for the region.
- The Citizenship Fight
A Chinese merchant seeks naturalization despite federal exclusionary laws, putting the legal question before the courts.
- The Fall of the City Treasurer
Adolph Krug, Seattle’s defaulting city treasurer, returns to the city in custody after a failed flight to the East.
- Northern Pacific Railroad System Collapses into Receivership
Four local branch rail lines in Washington are placed under court control as the main Northern Pacific system fails to cover operating costs.
- The Confidence Man of Colby
An elderly immigrant family arrives in Washington only to be swindled of their life savings at the docks.
- A Soldier's Final Quiet
After surviving the perils of the Civil War, Col. J.W. Clark loses his life in a tragic Seattle streetcar accident.
- City Hall Corruption and the Great Bail Reduction
A dramatic day in court sees prominent figures accused in a city treasury scandal secure reduced bonds as the machinery of municipal justice grinds on.
- The Almshouse Graft Scandal
A grand jury report ignores blatant evidence of corruption in the construction of the county almshouse, sparking outrage among taxpayers.
- City and County Locked in Standoff Over Hospital Care
As bureaucratic disputes over hospital bills intensify, city officials warn that patients may soon be abandoned to the streets.
- The Bureaucratic Cruelty of City Hall
Seattle and King County's refusal to fund indigent care leaves a local hospital to carry the burden for destitute patients.
- The Shadow Over the Boston House
A Tacoman is arrested for the murder of an elderly Seattle woman, weaving a web of gambling, betrayal, and dark secrets.
- The Murder Suspect Who Demanded a Fair Shake
William A. Wilcox arrives in Seattle under arrest for a double murder, maintaining his innocence and complaining about the sensationalist press.
- The School Board's Hidden Books
A citizen's attempt to audit the Seattle Board of Education sparks a tense confrontation over transparency and the fear of a local 'poorhouse scandal.'
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