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7 stories

  1. The Child Who Vanished: A Tragedy on the Columbia Bar

    A two-year-old girl was swept overboard from a steam tug in the Pacific Northwest, becoming one of the many unnamed victims of the region's treacherous waters.

    Dec 9, 1876Puget Sound DispatchAsotin, Asotin CountyDisasters

  2. Vigilante Justice Looms in Asotin

    A town sits on the edge of a riot following a deadly fire and accusations of arson.

    Mar 23, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin, Asotin CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Desperate Flight of Charles E. Myers

    Accused of a fatal arson in Asotin, a man is moved from jail to jail across the state to escape an angry lynch mob.

    Mar 24, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin, Asotin CountyTrue Crime

  4. The Day the River Rose: Asotin’s Fear of a Washout

    As floodwaters threaten to cut off the town from the mainland, residents brace for isolation and potential disaster along the Snake River.

    Jun 23, 1899The Seattle StarAsotin, Asotin CountyDisasters

  5. The Wild West of Asotin City

    Federal authorities scramble as intoxicated travelers on the Washington-Idaho border cause local terror and gunplay.

    May 9, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin City, Asotin, Asotin CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  6. The Wolf-Dog of the Grande Ronde

    A ranger’s loyal pet answers the call of the wild, but gives his life to defend his master against his own pack.

    Sep 1, 1916Coulee City DispatchAsotin, Asotin CountyStrange But True

  7. A Wild Bear Fight on the Grand Ronde

    A local hunter witnesses a brutal showdown between a cinnamon and a black bear in the Asotin County mountains.

    Sep 6, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin, Asotin CountyStrange But True

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