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  1. The Day Northport Vanished

    A single cigarette discarded in a tailor shop behind a saloon triggers a conflagration that consumes the entire business heart of Northport.

    May 4, 1898Adams County NewsNorthport, Stevens CountyDisasters

  2. Northport Business District Left in Ashes

    A catastrophic fire destroys multiple hotels, saloons, and shops in Northport, marking a significant loss for the community.

    Aug 15, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerNorthport, Stevens CountyDisasters

  3. The Ghost of the Columbia

    Decades after a brutal murder on the Columbia River, local lore claims a restless spirit still haunts the site.

    Apr 26, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerNorthport, Stevens CountyExclusion & Resistance

  4. Tragedy at the Northport Hotel

    A devastating fire at the Commercial Hotel in Northport claims the lives of two men and leaves others severely injured.

    Aug 11, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerNorthport, Stevens CountyDisasters · Gone Forever

  5. Smeltermen Organize in Northport

    Over one hundred miners join the Western Federation of Miners as mineral output across the region climbs.

    Jul 14, 1916Coulee City DispatchNorthport, Stevens CountyWork & Pay

  6. A Desperate Encounter in the Northport Mountains

    A local rancher survives a harrowing close-quarters struggle with a wounded black bear.

    Oct 9, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerNorthport, Stevens CountyStrange But True

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