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Pasco (IPA: [ˈpæs ko]) is a city located in Franklin County, in the state of Washington, USA. Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County^GR6. Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the â€œInternational Phonetic Alphabetâ€. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area Ranked 18th - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 kmÂ²) - Width 240 miles (385 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 6. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ...

Pasco one of three cities that make up the Tri-Cities region of the state of Washington; a mid-sized metropolitan area of approximately 200,000 people that also includes the cities of Kennewick and Richland. Central Richland as seen from the Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve. ... Kennewick is a city located in Benton County in south east Washington State. ... Richland Police Station in foreground. ...

The April 1, 2006 population of Pasco was estimated by the Washington State Office of Financial Management at 46,494. Pasco is, in terms of net percentage growth, the fastest-growing city in the state of Washington, and has been for the past several years^{[citation needed]}. April 1, 2006 was an April Fools Day falling on a Saturday. ...

History

On October 16, 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in the Pasco area, at a site now commemorated by Sacagawea State Park. The area was frequented by fur trappers and gold traders. In the 1880s, the Northern Pacific Railway was built near the Columbia River, bringing many settlers to the area. Pasco was officially incorporated on September 3, 1891. It was named by Virgil Bogue, a construction engineer for the Northern Pacific Railway, after Cerro de Pasco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, where he had helped build a railroad. In its early years, it was a small railroad town, but the completion of the Grand Coulee Dam in 1941 brought irrigation and agriculture to the area, as well as determining the site of a nuclear power plant at the nearby Hanford Site. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Lewis and Clark The Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-1806) was the first United States overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back. ... Sacagawea (Sakakawea, Sacajawea, Sacajewea; see below) (c. ... A fur trapper is a person who is involved the capture of wild mammals for their fur. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar). ... A Northern Pacific train travels over Bozeman Pass, June 1939. ... The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Cerro de Pasco (population 70,000) is a city in central Peru. ... Planes view of the Andes, Peru. ... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... For the town, see Coulee Dam, Washington. ... A nuclear power station. ... Hanford was a small agricultural community in Benton County, Washington. ...

With the Hanford Site and related Manhattan Project in the 1950s, the entire Tri-Cities area grew rapidly. However, most of the population influx resided in Richland and Kennewick as Pasco remained primarily driven by the agricultural industry. After the end of World War II, the entire region went through several "boom" and "bust" periods, cycling approximately every 10 years and heavily based on available government funding for Hanford-related work. Due to its relatively higher poverty level, Pasco was seen by many as the least desirable of the three cities and over time became the smallest in terms of population. Farming continued to be the economic base for most of the city. Hanford was a small agricultural community in Benton County, Washington. ... This page is about the World War II nuclear project. ... Richland Police Station in foreground. ... The view from Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve in Richland looking toward south Richland (foreground), Kennewick (upper right) and Pasco (across the Columbia River). ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

In the late 1990s, forseeing another Hanford-related boom period, several developers purchased large farm circles in Pasco for residential and commercial development. Since that time, Pasco has undergone a transformation that has not only seen its population overtake the neighboring city of Richland, but also has resulted in growth in the city's retail and tourism industries. Recently incorporated land on the West side of the city has exploded into new housing tracts, apartments, and shopping centers. This area of the city has become referred to locally as "West Pasco", distinguishing it from the older area of town to the East. In addition to an influx of new residents to the region, many residents of the Tri-Cities have moved from Richland and Kennewick to West Pasco due to its central location, and virtually all-new housing and business. With the Tri-Cities population appearing to reach a point of critical mass, the growth in West Pasco will likely continue into the foreseeable future. MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... Critical mass is a sociodynamic term to describe the existence of sufficient momentum in a social system such that the momentum becomes self-sustaining and fuels further growth. ...

Geography & Climate

Pasco is located at 46°14′19″N, 119°6′31″W (46.238507, -119.108534)^GR1. Image File history File links WAMap-doton-Pasco. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 78.3 km² (30.2 mi²). 72.7 km² (28.1 mi²) of it is land and 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it (7.08%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A mile is any of several units of distance, or, in physics terminology, of length. ...

As Pasco is located in Southeastern Washington, the city lies in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountain Range. As a result, the area is a windswept desert, receiving little precipitation throughout the year. Hot summers and cold winters provide a stark contrast to other areas of the state. For the television series see Rain Shadow. ... Mount Adams in Washington state The Cascade Range is a mountainous region famous for its chain of tall volcanos called the High Cascades that run north-south along the west coast of North America from British Columbia to the Shasta Cascade area of northern California. ...

The massive Columbia River borders the south side of the city, separating it from the neighboring cities of Richland and Kennewick. The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 32,066 people, 9,619 households, and 7,262 families residing in the city. In 2005, the Washington State Office of Financial Management estimates the number to be 44,190. The population density was 440.9/km² (1,141.9/mi²). There were 10,341 housing units at an average density of 142.2/km² (368.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 52.76% White, 3.22% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.77% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 37.44% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 56.26% of the population. There were 9,619 households out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.79. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1724x1157, 467 KB) Courthouse in Pasco, Washington â€“ under reconstruction. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1724x1157, 467 KB) Courthouse in Pasco, Washington â€“ under reconstruction. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 35.5% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1984x1488, 705 KB) Lampson Cranes in Pasco, Washington. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1984x1488, 705 KB) Lampson Cranes in Pasco, Washington. ...

The median income for a household in the city was $34,540, and the median income for a family was $37,342. Males had a median income of $29,016 versus $22,186 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,404. About 19.5% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

The City of Pasco exercises the Council-Manager form of government with an elected body of 7 council members, 5 of which are from specific districts within the city, and 2 from at-large. The council semi-annually elects amongst itself a Mayor that runs meetings, signs certain documents, and acts in ceremonial capacity; and a Mayor Pro-Tem that acts in the Mayor's absence. The City Manager is chosen by council as a professional administrator and runs day-to-day operations of the city including management of staff. Council members are considered part-time legislators. Those elected in 2006 and after receive $900 per month and mayors receive $1,100 a month. The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ...

The City also has a number of advisory boards appointed by the Council and includes citizen volunteers that giver their time and expertise in dealing with issues including parks, senior citizen issues, planning, code enforcement, etc.

Economy

Due to the agricultural region in which it sits, several large food processing companies have a presence in the city of Pasco. Simplot, ConAgra Foods, Reser's Fine Foods, and Twin City Foods are just some of the companies that have chosen Pasco in which to base a part of their operations. In recent years, the region has become a large player in Washington State's booming wine industry. Gordon Brothers Cellars, Kamiak Vineyards, and Preston Premium Wines are just a few of the local Pasco area wineries that contribute to this industry. The J.R. Simplot Company, commonly referred to as Simplot, was founded in 1923 as a one-man business by 14-year-old John Richard Simplot near the small agricultural community of Declo, Idaho. ... ConAgra Foods, Inc. ... Resers Fine Foods, Inc. ...

Pasco is home to the Tri-Cities Airport a regional commercial and private airport. The Tri-Cities Airport is the only commercial airport in the Tri-Cities area and is served by several major airlines with direct flights to Seattle, Portland, Oregon, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. Additional commercial transportation is also done through extensive barge and Northern Pacific Railway and Interstate 182. Some of the biggest Pasco employers include Hanford nuclear facility, Burlington Northern, Lamb Weston, Boise Cascade, Tyson Foods, Energy Northwest, Fluor Hanford Inc., Bechtel National Inc., and Batelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratories.[1] Tri-Cities Airport (IATA: PSC, ICAO: KPSC) is a public airport located 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Pasco, in Franklin County, Washington, USA. It is the third largest commercial airport in the State of Washington and has 3 runways. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area - Total - Land - Water - % water 369. ... Nickname: Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: Country United States State Oregon County Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851 Government - Mayor Tom Potter Area - City 145. ... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Salt Lake Citys top tourist draw. ... This article is about the city of Las Vegas in Nevada. ... A Northern Pacific train travels over Bozeman Pass, June 1939. ... Interstate 182 (abbreviated I-182) is a short 15 mile interstate spur route of Interstate 82 located in the Tri-Cities region of Washington state. ... Hanford Site plutonium production reactors along the Columbia River during the Manhattan Project. ... Categories: Rail stubs | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | California railroads | Colorado railroads | Idaho railroads | Illinois railroads | Iowa railroads | Kansas railroads | Kentucky railroads | Minnesota railroads | Missouri railroads | Montana railroads | Nebraska railroads | North Dakota railroads | Oregon railroads | South Dakota railroads | Washington railroads | Wisconsin railroads | Wyoming railroads ... Boise Cascade LLC, which uses the trade name Boise, is an American pulp and paper company, ranked as the thirteenth biggest pulp and paper company in the world. ... Tyson Foods, Inc. ... Energy Northwest is a municipal corporation in Washington state tasked with building and operating power plants. ... Bechtel Corporation (Bechtel Group) is the largest engineering company in the United States, ranking as the 6th-largest privately owned company in the U.S. With headquarters in San Francisco, Bechtel had 40,000 employees as of 2005 working on projects in nearly 50 countries with $18. ...

Education

Pasco is served by the Pasco School District and Columbia Basin College. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Columbia Basin College is a two-year community college in Pasco, Washington. ...

Pasco High School is currently the city's only public high school, and is one of the largest in the state of Washington. However, due to the rapid growth of the city in recenty years, a second high school was approved via a voter bond and is currently under construction. Chiawana High School will open in Fall 2009. The school recently adopted the Riverhawks as their mascot with school colors of navy blue and silver. Pasco High School, located at 1108 N. 10th Avenue in Pasco, Washington, is the largest high school in the Tri-Cities of Washington. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

With a rapidly growing campus, Columbia Basin College is the largest public two-year community college in Southeastern Washington with a student body of nearly 7,000 students. The college was founded in 1955 and serves students from the entire Tri-Cities region. 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Recreation

Among all of Pasco's annual activities and events, the most popular is the Pasco Farmers Market, located in downtown Pasco. The market is open from May through October each year, drawing a large regional crowd and providing an outlet for farmers selling fresh produce.

The Fiery Food Festival is another popular event held each September. This one-day event celebrates spicy foods of all varieties, and highlights the thriving Hispanic culture that lives in the city. Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Hispanic world. ...

Pasco hosts the Tri-City Dust Devils baseball club of the Northwest League. The Dust Devils are a Class A team of the Colorado Rockies. The team plays during summer months during its relatively short season. The Tri-City Dust Devils are a minor league baseball team in Pasco, Washington, USA. They are a Class A team in the Northwest League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 2001. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... The Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northwestern United States and western Canada. ... Dust Devil Johnsonville, South Carolina A dust devil is a rotating updraft, 1000 meters or more high and tens of meters in diameter. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993â€“present) West Division (1993â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993â€“present) Ballpark Coors Field (1995â€“present) Mile High Stadium (1993-1994) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None NL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (0) None Wild card...

Pasco is located along a major stretch of the 22-mile Sacagawea Heritage Trail, an interactive educational and recreational hiking/biking loop that circles the Tri-Cities area. Sacagawea (Sakakawea, Sacajawea, Sacajewea; see below) (c. ... Heritage Trail is a 26-mile-long multiuse rail trail connecting Dubuque and Dyersville, Iowa. ...

Pasco has several waterfront parks along the Columbia River, as well as easy river access for boaters, fishers, and skiers at any of the free boat launches. The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. ...

The TRAC (Trade Recreation Agricultural Center) is a large complex located in West Pasco which hosts regional events, including (but not limited to) conventions, meetings, sporting events, and concerts. The TRAC is located near the booming Road 68 corridor of West Pasco.

Transportation

Connections Greyhound Lines Other information Opened 1998 Code PSC Owned by City of Pasco Traffic Passengers (2006) 22,128 11. ...

Famous citizens

Pasco is also the early childhood home of James Wong Howe, Academy Award winning cinematographer. Brian Keith Urlacher (born May 25, 1978) is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Ray Washburn (born Ray Clark Washburn on May 31, 1938 in Pasco, Washington) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... mcv ... Ron Silliman (born August 5, 1946 in Pasco, Washington) is a contemporary American poet. ... Charles Michael Chuck Palahniuk (IPA: )[1] (born February 21, 1962) is an American satirical novelist and freelance journalist born in Pasco, Washington. ... Kristine W Promo Shot Kristine W (Kristine Weitz) (b. ... Shauna OBrien (born August 18, 1988 in Cork, Cork Boi, IRL) is a model, actress in B-movies and an erotic actress. ... For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the augur hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976â€“present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in Pasco, Washington) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-1979), California Angels (1980-1984) and Boston Red Sox (1985). ... Major league affiliations National League (1887â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891â€“present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882â€“1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001â€“present) Three Rivers... For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... mcv ... Keith A. Moore (born December 15, 1985), is a Nerdcore rapper, Flash animator, and webcomic artist from Pasco, Washington better known by the stage name Beefy. ... Nerdcore hip hop, or geeksta rap, is a subgenre of hip hop music that is performed by nerds or geeks, and is characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds. ... James Wong Howe (é»ƒå®—éœ‘; pinyin: HuÃ¡ng ZÅngzhÄn) (August 28, 1899 - July 12, 1976) is considered one of the greatest cinematographers in movie history. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... A Cameraman-Reporter during a MINUSTAH mission in 2007 (Photo: Patrick-AndrÃ© Perron A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera (the art and science of which is known as cinematography). ...

There are three distinct American men with this name who are well-known for their athletic achivement: Roy Williams, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1998â€“present) Current uniform Name Detroit Tigers (1901â€“present) Ballpark Comerica Park (2000â€“present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Bennett Park (1894-1911) Major league titles World Series titles (4) 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 â€¢ 1935 AL Pennants (10) 2006 â€¢ 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 1940... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ...

Sister Cities

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Ellensburg is the county seat of Kittitas County, Washington, United StatesGR6. ... Enumclaw is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Location in Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated 1990 Government - Mayor Mike Park - City manager Neal Beets Area [1] - City 21. ... Issaquah City Hall Issaquah (pronounced ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States. ... Kelso is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. ... Kenmore, occasionally known as Kenmore by the Lake, is a city in the United States located on the north shore of Lake Washington in King County, Washington. ... The view from Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve in Richland looking toward south Richland (foreground), Kennewick (upper right) and Pasco (across the Columbia River). ... Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King Founded May 28, 1890 Government - Mayor Suzette Cooke Area - City 28. ... Nickname: The Little City That Could Location of Kirkland within King County, Washington, and King County within Washington. ... Lacey is a city located in Thurston County, Washington. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This page is about the city in Pierce County, Washington. ... Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. ... Lynden is a city located in Whatcom County, Washington. ... Country United States State Washington County Snohomish Government - Mayor Don Gough Area - City 7. ... Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. ... Marysville is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, USA. The population was 25,315 at the 2000 census. ... Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, U.S. The population was 22,036 at the 2000 census. ... Mill Creek is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Moses Lake is a city in Grant County, Washington, United States. ... Mount Vernon is a city in Skagit County, Washington, USA. The population was 26,232 at the 2000 census. ... Mountlake Terrace is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Mukilteo (pronounced ) is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Oak Harbor is a city located on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington. ... Port Angeles is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. ... Pullman is a city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. ... Puyallup (pronounced ) is a city in Pierce County, Washington about five miles east of Tacoma. ... Location of Redmond within King County, and King County within Washington. ... Location of Renton in King County and Washington Coordinates: County King - Mayor Kathy Keolker Area - City 44. ... Richland Police Station in foreground. ... Location of Sammamish in Washington. ... SeaTac is a city and outlying suburb of Seattle, located in the southern section of King County in Washington State. ... Shelton is a city in Mason County, Washington, United States. ... Shoreline is a city located in King County, Washington, 15 miles (24 km) north of Downtown Seattle. ... Spokane Valley, Washington is a newly incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington. ... Sunnyside is a city located in Yakima County, Washington. ... Tukwila (pronounced ) is a city located in King County, Washington, about 6 miles south of Seattle. ... Tumwater Falls of the Deschutes River, Tumwater, Washington. ... University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. ... Walla Walla is both the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, and the countys largest city. ... Washougal is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States. ... Wenatchee (IPA: ) is located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain range in the U.S. State of Washington. ... West Richland is a city located in Benton County, Washington. ... Woodinville is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Location of Yakima in Washington Coordinates: Country United States of America State Washington County Yakima Incorporated December 1, 1883 Government - Mayor Dave Edler Area - City 20. ...
Counties	Adams \| Asotin \| Benton \| Chelan \| Clallam \| Clark \| Columbia \| Cowlitz \| Douglas \| Ferry \| Franklin \| Garfield \| Grant \| Grays Harbor \| Island \| Jefferson \| King \| Kitsap \| Kittitas \| Klickitat \| Lewis \| Lincoln \| Mason \| Okanogan \| Pacific \| Pend Oreille \| Pierce \| San Juan \| Skagit \| Skamania \| Snohomish \| Spokane \| Stevens \| Thurston \| Wahkiakum \| Walla Walla \| Whatcom \| Whitman \| Yakima List of Washington counties: Washington counties Adams County Asotin County Benton County Chelan County Clallam County Clark County Columbia County Cowlitz County Douglas County Ferry County Franklin County Garfield County Grant County Grays Harbor County Island County Jefferson County King County Kitsap County Kittitas County Klickitat County Lewis County Lincoln... Adams County is a county located in the State of Washington. ... Asotin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Benton County is a county located in the south central of the state of Washington. ... Chelan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Clallam County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. ... Cowlitz County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Washington, USA. As of 2000, the population is 32,603. ... Ferry County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Garfield County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington and named after Thomas Jefferson. ... King County redirects here; you may be looking for King County, Texas. ... Kitsap County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Kittitas County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Klickitat County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Lewis County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Mason County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Okanogan County (pronounced ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Pacific County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pend Oreille County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pierce County is the second most populous county in the state of Washington. ... San Juan County is a county located in the state of Washington, comprised of the San Juan Islands. ... Skagit County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Skamania County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Spokane County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Stevens County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Thurston County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Wahkiakum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Walla Walla County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Whatcom County (IPA: ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Whitman County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Yakima County is a county located in the state of Washington. ...

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