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Encyclopedia > Washington State Senate
The Washington State Senate passing the 2005 budget.
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The Washington State Senate passing the 2005 budget.

The Washington State Senate is the upper house of the Washington State Legislature. The body consists of 49 Senators, respresenting an equal amount of districts across the state, each with a population of nearly 120,000. The State Senate meets at the Legislative Building in Olympia. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An upper house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house. ... The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,824 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... Legislative Building The Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Washington is the seat of government of the state of Washington. ... State Capitol and waterfront, Olympia, Washington. ...


As with the lower House of Representatives, State Senators serve without term limits, though with a four year term. Also similar to the House, members to the State Senate are elected from the same legislative districts as House members, however one Senator represents the constituency, while for the House there are two Representatives per district. A lower house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the upper house. ... The floor of the Washington House of Representatives in the Legislative Building. ... A term limit is a provision of a constitution, statute, or bylaw which limits the number of terms a person may serve in a particular elected office. ...


Like other upper houses of state and territorial legislatures and the federal U.S. Senate, the State Senate can confirm or reject gubernatorial appointments to the state cabinet, commissions and boards. An upper house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house. ... State legislatures are the lawmaking bodies of the 50 states in the United States of America. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... This is a list of governors of the U.S. state of Washington. ... A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...

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Leadership of the Senate

The Lieutenant Governor of Washington serves as the President of the Senate, but only casts a vote if required to break a tie. In his or her absence, the President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate. The President Pro Tempore is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the entire Senate through a Senate Resolution. The President Pro Tempore is the chief leadership position in the Senate. The other Senate Majority and Minority leaders are elected by their respective party caucuses. The President of the Senate is the title often given to the presiding officer, or chairman, of a senate. ... A President Pro Tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of the United States Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the President of the Senate. ... A President Pro Tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of the United States Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the President of the Senate. ... A President Pro Tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of the United States Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the President of the Senate. ... The majority leader is a term used in congressional systems for the chamber leader of the party in control of a legislature. ... In U.S. politics, the minority leader is the Floor Leader of the second-largest caucus in a legislative body. ...


The President of the Senate is Washington Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen. The President Pro Tempore is Democrat Rosa Franklin of the 29th Legislative District (Lakewood). The Majority Leader is Democrat Lisa Brown of the 3rd Legislative District (Spokane). The Minority Leader is Republican Mike Hewitt of the 16th Legislative District (Walla Walla). Brad Owen (born 1950) is an American politician. ... A President Pro Tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of the United States Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the President of the Senate. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... External link Sen. ... Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. ... The majority leader is a term used in congressional systems for the chamber leader of the party in control of a legislature. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Spokane is the county seat of Spokane County in the State of Washington. ... In U.S. politics, the minority leader is the Floor Leader of the second-largest caucus in a legislative body. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...


Make-up of the Senate

Affiliation Members
  Democratic Party 26
  Republican Party 23
 Total
49
 Government Majority
3

Members of the 59th Legislature 2005-2006 The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...


Member Party District Position Room Phone Chamber Ahern, John R 6 2 JLOB 440 (360) 786-7962 H Alexander, Gary R 20 2 JLOB 407 (360) 786-7990 H Anderson, Glenn R 5 2 JLOB 417 (360) 786-7876 H Appleton, Sherry D 23 1 JLOB 424 (360) 786-7934 H Armstrong, Mike R 12 2 LEG 335A (360) 786-7832 H Bailey, Barbara R 10 2 JLOB 405 (360) 786-7914 H Benson, Brad R 6 INB 106B (360) 786-7610 S Benton, Don R 17 INB 109B (360) 786-7632 S Berkey, Jean D 38 MOD1 103 (360) 786-7674 S Blake, Brian D 19 2 JLOB 339 (360) 786-7870 H Brandland, Dale R 42 INB 203 (360) 786-7682 S Brown, Lisa D 3 LEG 307 (360) 786-7604 S Buck, Jim R 24 1 LEG 425B (360) 786-7916 H Buri, David R 9 2 JLOB 318 (360) 786-7844 H Campbell, Tom R 2 2 JLOB 333 (360) 786-7912 H Carrell, Mike R 28 INB 109A (360) 786-7654 S Chandler, Bruce R 15 1 LEG 427B (360) 786-7960 H Chase, Maralyn D 32 1 JLOB 433 (360) 786-7880 H Chopp, Frank D 43 2 LEG 339C (360) 786-7920 H Clements, Jim R 14 2 JLOB 410 (360) 786-7856 H Clibborn, Judy D 41 2 JLOB 315 (360) 786-7926 H Cody, Eileen D 34 1 JLOB 337 (360) 786-7978 H Condotta, Cary R 12 1 LEG 122B (360) 786-7954 H Conway, Steve D 29 1 JLOB 307 (360) 786-7906 H Cox, Don R 9 1 JLOB 435 (360) 786-7942 H Crouse, Larry R 4 1 JLOB 418 (360) 786-7820 H Curtis, Richard R 18 1 JLOB 320 (360) 786-7850 H Darneille, Jeannie D 27 2 JLOB 429 (360) 786-7974 H DeBolt, Richard R 20 1 LEG 335C (360) 786-7896 H Deccio, Alex R 14 LEG 414 (360) 786-7626 S Delvin, Jerome R 8 INB 201 (360) 786-7614 S Dickerson, Mary Lou D 36 2 JLOB 302 (360) 786-7860 H Doumit, Mark D 19 MOD1 104 (360) 786-7636 S Dunn, Jim R 17 1 JLOB 322 (360) 786-7994 H Dunshee, Hans D 44 1 JLOB 334 (360) 786-7804 H Eickmeyer, William "Ike" D 35 2 JLOB 328 (360) 786-7902 H Eide, Tracey D 30 LEG 402 (360) 786-7658 S Ericks, Mark D 1 2 JLOB 332 (360) 786-7900 H Ericksen, Doug R 42 1 LEG 427A (360) 786-7980 H Esser, Luke R 48 LEG 416 (360) 786-7694 S Fairley, Darlene D 32 JMP 102 (360) 786-7662 S Finkbeiner, Bill R 45 INB 204 (360) 786-7672 S Flannigan, Dennis D 27 1 JLOB 335 (360) 786-7930 H Franklin, Rosa D 29 LEG 312 (360) 786-7656 S Fraser, Karen D 22 LEG 404 (360) 786-7642 S Fromhold, Bill D 49 1 JLOB 239 (360) 786-7924 H Grant, Bill D 16 2 LEG 434B (360) 786-7828 H Green, Tami D 28 2 JLOB 327 (360) 786-7958 H Haigh, Kathy D 35 1 JLOB 431 (360) 786-7966 H Haler, Larry R 8 2 JLOB 403 (360) 786-7986 H Hankins, Shirley R 8 1 LEG 425A (360) 786-7882 H Hargrove, James D 24 LEG 411 (360) 786-7646 S Hasegawa, Bob D 11 2 JLOB 425 (360) 786-7862 H Haugen, Mary Margaret D 10 LEG 407 (360) 786-7618 S Hewitt, Mike R 16 LEG 314 (360) 786-7630 S Hinkle, Bill R 13 2 LEG 122D (360) 786-7808 H Holmquist, Janéa R 13 1 JLOB 436 (360) 786-7932 H Honeyford, Jim R 15 LEG 316 (360) 786-7684 S Hudgins, Zack D 11 1 JLOB 326 (360) 786-7956 H Hunt, Sam D 22 2 LEG 438B (360) 786-7992 H Hunter, Ross D 48 1 JLOB 305 (360) 786-7936 H Jacobsen, Ken D 46 MOD1 102 (360) 786-7690 S Jarrett, Fred R 41 1 JLOB 412 (360) 786-7894 H Johnson, Stephen R 47 INB 107 (360) 786-7692 S Kagi, Ruth D 32 2 JLOB 304 (360) 786-7910 H Kastama, Jim D 25 MOD1 107 (360) 786-7648 S Keiser, Karen D 33 MOD1 109 (360) 786-7664 S Kenney, Phyllis D 46 2 JLOB 330 (360) 786-7818 H Kessler, Lynn D 24 2 LEG 339A (360) 786-7904 H Kilmer, Derek D 26 2 JLOB 430 (360) 786-7802 H Kirby, Steve D 29 2 JLOB 432 (360) 786-7996 H Kline, Adam D 37 MOD1 108 (360) 786-7688 S Kohl-Welles, Jeanne D 36 JMP 103 (360) 786-7670 S Kretz, Joel R 7 2 JLOB 439 (360) 786-7988 H Kristiansen, Dan R 39 1 JLOB 404 (360) 786-7967 H Lantz, Patricia D 26 1 LEG 438A (360) 786-7964 H Linville, Kelli D 42 2 LEG 429 (360) 786-7854 H Lovick, John D 44 2 LEG 430 (360) 786-7892 H McAuliffe, Rosemary D 1 LEG 403 (360) 786-7600 S McCaslin, Bob R 4 INB 112 (360) 786-7606 S McCoy, John D 38 1 JLOB 338 (360) 786-7864 H McCune, Jim R 2 1 JLOB 321 (360) 786-7824 H McDermott, Joe D 34 2 LEG 436A (360) 786-7952 H McDonald, Joyce R 25 1 LEG 122C (360) 786-7948 H McIntire, Jim D 46 1 JLOB 314 (360) 786-7886 H Miloscia, Mark D 30 1 LEG 437A (360) 786-7898 H Moeller, Jim D 49 2 JLOB 422 (360) 786-7872 H Morrell, Dawn D 25 2 JLOB 342 (360) 786-7968 H Morris, Jeff D 40 2 LEG 434 (360) 786-7970 H Morton, Bob R 7 INB 115D (360) 786-7612 S Mulliken, Joyce R 13 INB 115B (360) 786-7624 S Murray, Ed D 43 1 JLOB 203 (360) 786-7826 H Newhouse, Daniel R 15 2 JLOB 324 (360) 786-7874 H Nixon, Toby R 45 1 JLOB 316 (360) 786-7878 H O'Brien, Al D 1 1 JLOB 428 (360) 786-7928 H Oke, Bob R 26 INB 110 (360) 786-7650 S Orcutt, Ed R 18 2 JLOB 415 (360) 786-7812 H Ormsby, Timm D 3 2 LEG 122F (360) 786-7946 H Parlette, Linda Evans R 12 LEG 415 (360) 786-7622 S Pearson, Kirk R 39 2 JLOB 416 (360) 786-7816 H Pettigrew, Eric D 37 2 LEG 122E (360) 786-7838 H Pflug, Cheryl R 5 INB 102 (360) 786-7608 S Poulsen, Erik D 34 MOD1 106 (360) 786-7667 S Prentice, Margarita D 11 MOD1 113 (360) 786-7616 S Pridemore, Craig D 49 MOD1 111 (360) 786-7696 S Priest, Skip R 30 2 LEG 122A (360) 786-7830 H Quall, Dave D 40 1 JLOB 301 (360) 786-7800 H Rasmussen, Marilyn D 2 LEG 409 (360) 786-7602 S Regala, Debbie D 27 MOD1 112 (360) 786-7652 S Roach, Dan R 31 1 JLOB 413 (360) 786-7846 H Senator Pam Roach R 31 INB 202 (360) 786-7660 S Roberts, Mary Helen D 21 1 JLOB 341 (360) 786-7950 H Rockefeller, Phil D 23 MOD1 110 (360) 786-7644 S Rodne, Jay R 5 1 JLOB 437 (360) 786-7852 H Santos, Sharon Tomiko D 37 1 LEG 436B (360) 786-7944 H Schindler, Lynn R 4 2 JLOB 419 (360) 786-7984 H Schmidt, Dave R 44 LEG 417 (360) 786-7686 S Schoesler, Mark R 9 INB 106A (360) 786-7620 S Schual-Berke, Shay D 33 1 JLOB 331 (360) 786-7834 H Sells, Mike D 38 2 JLOB 423 (360) 786-7840 H Serben, John R 6 1 JLOB 317 (360) 786-7922 H Shabro, Jan R 31 2 LEG 426A (360) 786-7866 H Sheldon, Tim D 35 LEG 412 (360) 786-7668 S Shin, Paull D 21 LEG 405 (360) 786-7640 S Simpson, Geoff D 47 1 JLOB 426 (360) 786-7918 H Skinner, Mary R 14 1 JLOB 434 (360) 786-7810 H Sommers, Helen D 36 1 JLOB 204 (360) 786-7814 H Spanel, Harriet D 40 LEG 305 (360) 786-7678 S Springer, Larry D 45 2 JLOB 325 (360) 786-7822 H Stevens, Val R 39 INB 105 (360) 786-7676 S Strow, Chris R 10 1 JLOB 323 (360) 786-7884 H Sullivan, Brian D 21 2 LEG 122H (360) 786-7972 H Sullivan, Pat D 47 2 LEG 122G (360) 786-7858 H Sump, Bob R 7 1 JLOB 406 (360) 786-7908 H Swecker, Dan R 20 INB 103 (360) 786-7638 S Takko, Dean D 19 1 JLOB 421 (360) 786-7806 H Talcott, Gigi R 28 1 LEG 426 (360) 786-7890 H Thibaudeau, Pat D 43 MOD1 101 (360) 786-7628 S Tom, Rodney D 48 2 JLOB 414 (360) 786-7848 H Upthegrove, Dave D 33 2 JLOB 336 (360) 786-7868 H Wallace, Deb D 17 2 JLOB 340 (360) 786-7976 H Walsh, Maureen R 16 1 JLOB 319 (360) 786-7836 H Weinstein, Brian D 41 MOD1 105 (360) 786-7641 S Williams, Brendan D 22 1 JLOB 420 (360) 786-7940 H Wood, Alex D 3 1 LEG 437B (360) 786-7888 H Woods, Beverly R 23 2 JLOB 401 (360) 786-7842 H Zarelli, Joseph R 18 INB 205 (360) 786-7634 S


See also

Legislative Building The Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Washington is the seat of government of the state of Washington. ... The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. ... The floor of the Washington House of Representatives in the Legislative Building. ...

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The Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico is the legislative branch of the government of Puerto Rico. ... The House of Representatives of Puerto Rico is the lower house of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, larger than the Senate. ... Seal of the Senate of Puerto Rico. ... The Legislature of the Virgin Islands is the territorial legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Washington. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,824 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... This is a list of cities in Washington, U.S.A.. See also List of towns and the category Census-designated places in Washington. ... List of towns in Washington State Note: Populated places in Washington State are either cities, towns or census-designated places. ... There are 281 cities in the U.S. state of Washington. ... This is a list of governors of the U.S. state of Washington. ... The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. ... This is a list of all initiatives to the people that have appeared before Washington voters from 1914 to 2005, listed by number, subject, and result. ... This is a list of all initiatives to the Washington State Legislature from 1914 to 2004 that gathered enough signatures to come under consideration, listed by number, subject, and result. ... Washington State currently sends 11 congressional delegates to the United States Congress - 9 members of the House and 2 Senators. ... This is a list of Washington state parks, in the United States of America. ... Categories: Stub | Washington state highways ... The U.S. state of Washington includes several major hotbeds of musical innovation. ...

Capital

Olympia Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... State Capitol and waterfront, Olympia, Washington. ...

Regions

Central Washington | Columbia River Plateau | Eastern Washington | Inland Empire | Kitsap Peninsula | Long Beach Peninsula | Olympic Peninsula | Okanogan Country | Palouse | Puget Sound | San Juan Islands | Western Washington | Yakima Valley This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Central Washington is a region of the United States defined as the western half of Eastern Washington, or those counties lying east of the Cascade Mountains but west of the 119th meridian. ... The Washington towns of Spokane, Vantage, Yakima and Pasco, and the Oregon town of Pendleton, lie on the Columbia River Plateau. ... Eastern Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington east of the Cascade Mountains. ... The Inland Empire is a region in the Pacific Northwest centered around Spokane, Washington, including much of the surrounding Columbia River basin. ... The Kitsap Peninsula, at times called the Indian Peninsula or the Great Peninsula, is the arm of land in Washington state (USA) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound and east of the Olympic Peninsula across Hood Canal. ... The Long Beach Peninsula is an arm of land in western Washington state. ... The Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. ... Okanogan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... The Palouse is a region covering approximately 16,000 sq. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound is an arm (sound) of the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... The San Juan Islands are a part of the San Juan Archipelago in the northwest corner of the continental United States. ... Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington west of the Cascade Mountains. ... This irrigation ditch receives its water from the Yakima River. ...

Major
cities

Bellevue | Seattle | Spokane | Tacoma | Tri-Cities | Vancouver This is a list of cities in Washington, U.S.A.. See also List of towns and the category Census-designated places in Washington. ... Location Location of Bellevue within King County, Washington, and King County within Washington. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Emerald City Location Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Washington King County Incorporated December 2, 1869 Mayor Greg Nickels Geographical characteristics Area     City 369. ... Spokane (pronounced spō-CAN ) is the county seat of Spokane County in the State of Washington, USA. It was originally incorporated as Spokan Falls (without an e at the end), drawing on the Native American tribe known as the Spokanee, which means Children of the Sun. ... Old Town neighborhood in Tacoma, with Mount Rainier in background Flag Seal Nickname: The City of Destiny Location Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State Government County Pierce Mayor Bill Baarsma (NP) Geographical characteristics Area     City 162. ... Central Richland as seen from the Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve. ... Motto: A colorful past, a bright future Nickname: Vancouver USA, The Couve Map Political Statistics Founded 1825 Incorporated 1857 County Clark County Mayor Royce Pollard Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 119. ...

Smaller
cities

Aberdeen | Anacortes | Arlington | Auburn | Bainbridge Island | Bellingham | Bothell | Bremerton | Burien | Centralia | Covington | Des Moines | Edmonds | Ellensburg | Enumclaw | Everett | Federal Way | Issaquah | Kenmore | Kennewick | Kent | Kirkland | Lacey | Lake Forest Park | Lakewood | Longview | Lynnwood | Maple Valley | Marysville | Mercer Island | Mill Creek | Monroe | Moses Lake | Mount Vernon | Mountlake Terrace | Mukilteo | Oak Harbor | Pasco | Port Angeles | Port Orchard | Port Townsend | Pullman | Puyallup | Redmond | Renton | Richland | Sammamish | SeaTac | Shoreline | Spokane Valley | Tukwila | University Place | Walla Walla | Wenatchee | Woodinville | Yakima This is a list of cities in Washington, U.S.A.. See also List of towns and the category Census-designated places in Washington. ... Tribute to Kurt Cobain in Aberdeen. ... Anacortes (pronounced ) is a city located in Skagit County, Washington. ... Arlington is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington, USA, between Marysville to the south and Mount Vernon to the north. ... Auburn is a city of 40,314 located in the U.S. state of Washington, in King County, with some spill-over into Pierce County. ... Bainbridge Island is an island in Puget Sound, and is an incorporated city located in Kitsap County, Washington. ... Bellingham, Washington is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. ... View of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, as seen from across the water in Port Orchard. ... Burien is a city located in King County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,881. ... Centralia is a city located in Lewis County, Washington. ... Covington is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Des Moines Flag Des Moines is a city located in King County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 29,267. ... Edmonds is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Ellensburg is a city located in Kittitas County, Washington. ... Enumclaw is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Everett High School (part of Everett Public Schools) Everett Public Schools logo Everett Station Everett is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Federal Way is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. ... Issaquah city hall. ... 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). ... Logo of Kent, WA Kent is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Nickname: The Little City That Could Location Location of Kirkland within King County, Washington, and King County within Washington. ... Lacey is a city located in Thurston County, Washington. ... Lake Forest Park is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. ... Longview is a city located in Cowlitz County, Washington. ... Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Maple Valley is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Marysville is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, USA. The population was 25,315 at the 2000 census. ... Mercer Island is a city located in King County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,036. ... Mill Creek is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Monroe is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Moses Lake is a city located in Grant County, Washington. ... Mount Vernon is a city in Skagit County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,232. ... 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. ... Pasco is a city located in Franklin County, Washington. ... Port Angeles is a city located in Clallam County, Washington. ... Port Orchard is the county seat of Kitsap County, Washington. ... Port Townsend is a city located in Jefferson County, Washington. ... 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. ... Official website: http://www. ... Location Location of Renton in King County and Washington Coordinates , Government County King Mayor Russ Feather Geographical characteristics Area     City 44. ... Richland Police Station in foreground. ... Official website: http://www. ... SeaTac is a city and outlying suburb of Seattle, located in the southern section of King County in Washington State. ... 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. ... Tukwila (pronounced ) is a city located in King County, Washington, about 6 miles south of Seattle. ... University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. ... Walla Walla is the both the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, and the countys largest city. ... The photo is looking north-northwest. ... Woodinville is a city located in King County, Washington. ... City seal Yakima (IPA: ) is a city in central Washington and the county seat of Yakima County, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,845 and a metropolitan of 229,094. ...

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 is located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... 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 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 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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