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  1. The River That Swallowed a Steamboat: A Brave Attempt to Reach Snohomish Falls

    Twenty-five passengers and tons of freight battled the treacherous Snoqualmie River on the steamer *Columbia*, only to be stopped by a massive landslide just miles from their destination.

    May 20, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  2. The Great Cascade: A Pilgrimage to the Roar of Snoqualmie Falls

    In July 1877, three travelers walked the rugged trail from Snohomish to Fall City, documenting the lush farms, the hospitality of settlers, and the awe-inspiring power of the falls—a testament to the beauty and isolation of early Washington Territory.

    Jul 21, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  3. The Great Log Jam of 1877

    Heavy autumn rains trigger a massive flood on the Snoqualmie and Skykomish rivers, sweeping timber mills and millions of feet of logs downstream.

    Sep 15, 1877The Northern StarEbey Slough, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyDisasters

  4. The Editor Who Walked 15,000 Miles to Save the Snohomish Star

    While most men stayed home for Christmas, Mr. Eldridge Morse crisscrossed Washington and Oregon on a grueling tour that has turned his struggling weekly paper into a regional powerhouse.

    Dec 30, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  5. Trapped in a Gale on the Salish Sea

    A rough winter crossing from Port Townsend to Friday Harbor turns into a life-or-death struggle against the unforgiving winds of the Straits.

    Nov 10, 1877The Northern StarShip Harbor, Anacortes, Skagit CountyDisasters

  6. The Ghost in the Machine: Snohomish Meets the Phonograph

    A local advertisement for the cutting-edge technology of 1878 introduces the marvel of Edison's 'talking machine,' promising a future where the voices of the dead can be preserved forever.

    Apr 10, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  7. The Newspaper Built from Scraps

    After relocating to Vancouver, a resourceful publisher faced a printing dilemma and solved it by engineering their own custom press from repurposed timber and discarded iron.

    Nov 17, 1877The Northern StarVancouver, Clark CountyStrange But True

  8. Into the Black: A Descent into Bellingham Bay Coal Mines

    An intrepid traveler documents the perilous journey down an 800-foot incline to explore the workings of the Bellingham Bay Coal Company in the late 19th century.

    Jun 24, 1876The Northern StarBellingham, Whatcom CountyWork & Pay

  9. The Great Snohomish Masquerade Fever: Why Everyone Is Dressed Up

    From private juvenile balls to town-wide spectacles, the local press reports a sudden craze for masquerades sweeping through Snohomish and neighboring Sound cities.

    Mar 3, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyNightlife

  10. The Pioneer Nursery Bringing Life to the Sound

    Before Snohomish was a sprawling suburb, it was a frontier canvas for orchards and ornamental gardens seeking to tame the wild Washington landscape.

    Dec 22, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

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