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427 stories matching await
- The Path to the Ship Canal
A new law empowers King County to condemn land for the long-awaited government canal connecting Puget Sound to Lake Washington.
- A New Community Stage for White Bluffs
Construction begins on a long-awaited public assembly hall, filling a cultural void for local residents.
- The Juvenile Crime Spree Gripping North Yakima
Two local boys sit in jail after a series of brazen burglaries and industrial sabotage, awaiting the heavy hand of the grand jury.
- Produce Bottleneck Hits Local Growers
A regional shortage of rail cars leaves potato and vegetable shipments languishing in Walla Walla warehouses.
- The Jailbreak at the Thurston County Courthouse
A prisoner awaiting trial for larceny makes a daring escape from the county jail, leaving authorities scrambling.
- Love Behind Bars: A Secret Wedding in the Seattle Jail
While awaiting transfer to the penitentiary for criminal assault, Jack Chesterfield and his devoted partner Luella Fliser exchanged vows through the bars of a solitary confinement cell.
- Aberdeen’s Waterworks Funding Secured
A successful bond sale in Chicago saves the city $1,600 and moves the long-awaited municipal water project forward.
- A Prisoner’s Descent Into Delusion in Everett
A man awaiting extradition for murder in the Everett jail claims to be under a 'divine' sentence, prompting local officials to question his sanity.
- The Great Sidewalk Standoff
Tacoma residents vent frustration at contractors who leave streets in ruins during the long-awaited public improvement projects.
- The Trial of William A. Wilcox
A high-stakes murder trial reaches a breaking point as a defendant awaiting a verdict breaks down in the courtroom.
- The Fiery End of the Steamer Gazelle
A small stern-wheel steamer, once a fixture of the Willamette River, burns to the waterline while awaiting a load of shingles.
- Five Dangerous Prisoners Escape King County Jail
A jailer was overpowered and robbed in a brazen Sunday night escape by inmates facing charges ranging from life sentences for murder to bank robbery.
- The Iron Road Approaches Aberdeen
A progress report on the Northern Pacific railway construction as the long-awaited line inches toward the city.
- Betting on the Rapids
Speculation runs wild in White Bluffs as the Milwaukee railroad moves to electrify its lines, fueling dreams of a massive dam at Priest Rapids.
- Priest Rapids Dam License Brings White Bluffs a City Dream
A century ago, boosters dreamed of a massive industrial city on the Columbia, promised by the General Electric Company as a 'second Niagara Falls.'
- The Jailer’s Eyes: A Daring Escape in Montesano
A desperate jailbreak in Grays Harbor County ends with a jailer sidelined by flea powder and a daring dash into the woods.
- The Great November Freeze
An early, record-breaking cold snap catches Kennewick farmers unprepared, endangering the apple harvest and shipping logistics.
- The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Claims Tacoma’s Tideflats
Ninety-one acres of waterfront land have been purchased, signaling the long-awaited arrival of a new transcontinental rail competitor.
- The Stubblefield Will Dispute Settled
A long-running legal challenge to the Stubblefield estate is dropped, clearing the way for a long-awaited home for widows and orphans in Walla Walla.
- The 'Pretty Widow' Conning the Coast
A charming socialite accused of swindling Seattle investors with worthless oil stocks awaits her day in court, leaving police convinced no jury will dare to convict her.
- The Great Regatta Capsizes
A much-awaited breeze sends Seattle’s yachts racing across the harbor, but leads to a dramatic spill and a rescue for one of the city's top boats.
- The Jailhouse Recognition: A Killer Unmasked in Seattle
While awaiting his own release, a prisoner in the Seattle city jail spots a familiar face in the next cell and realizes he is sharing space with a notorious fugitive wanted for murder.
- The Bridesville Robbery Trial
An accused train and store robber is sent to jail while the Canadian government works to extradite him across the border.
- An Arrest at the Arlington
A man is taken into custody for violating city morals ordinances while dressed in feminine attire.
- Rancher Injured in Dynamite Accident
A local farmer was severely wounded when a blast intended to clear cherry trees detonated unexpectedly.