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Located in the Pacific Northwest, Washington is known for its contrasting nature, with deep, rainy forests and mountains to the west and a dry, arid desert to the east, separated by the Cascade mountain range. Washington is the top producer of apples in the United States. About 60 percent of the state's population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area. Ask questions here about Washington state's history, climate, tourism, economy and natural beauty.

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How old do you have to be to babysit in Washington state?

You have to be at least 12 years old or about that and then you have to take a babysitting class

What borders Washington?

no state borders Washington state to the west. Washington is on the west coast. The pacific Ocean & Puget Sound is to the west.

What attracts most people to Washington?

so that they can get out of the state they live in

What are jehovah's witnesses 2012 convention dates in Washington?

The dates and places have not been released yet.

They will not be revealed for some time.

Below is a direct link

You'll notice that USA and Canada (other countries also) are not listed yet.

The countries that have been announced, you can locate places / dates / and in what language the sessions will be held in.

-- When dates and places are announced for USA, Canada, and other countries, they will appear on that link.

What is the tallest building in Seattle?

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is a structure not a building. The tallest building in Washington D.C. is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Though if you ever decide to be a tour guide, the the answer to the three tallest buildings are: Captiol, Old Post Office Pavillion and the National Cathedral.

If traveling from Idaho to Tennessee takes 17 hrs and you leave Idaho at 8 pm what time would it be in Florida when you arrive in Tennessee?

Several things to consider in a practical sense:

  • Idaho is in the Mountain time zone.
  • Tennessee is in the Central and Eastern time zones (the state is divided).
  • Florida is in the Eastern time zone.
Now, if you leave Idaho at 8pm local time, you will arrive in Nashville, Tennessee at 1am Mountain time, which would be 2am local time, and 3am Eastern time.

Is there a Hobby Lobby store in Washington State?

No, there is not a Hobby Lobby Store located in Oregon yet.

Over the last 6 months they have opened two locations in Washington (Spokane Valley and Kennewick) and they just opened their first store in Visalia, CA on New Years Day 2011. Hobby Lobby is spreading like wildfire. If you don't have one in your state yet, just wait... you will more than likely see one soon. :)

What are people from Washington state called?

The majority of Washingtonians are outdoors people. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, to most other outdoor activies are a norm year around. Casual dress such as jeans and flannel shirts, teashirts are common. Big trucks and 4 wheel drives are found in a lot of driveways. Along with boats and rv's. Washington people are tough when the going gets tough, you wont see them looking helpless if the power goes out but instead firing up a woodstove or cranking up a generator and saying"bring it on" A true Washingtonian is more at home in nature than in a city.

What are the name of the cities in Washington state?

There is Kent, Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma, Tukwila, Burien, Renton, Yakima, Bremerton, Edomons, Bellingham, and Longview!

How much is a parking ticket for parking in handicapped spot in Washington state?

It is $250.00 in WA Statewide, but additional court costs may be added. In Benton County, the fine is $450.00, as $200 fee is added by the District Court.

How long does mail take from Washington state to Arizona?

2 - 3 days for normal letters. Packages will be longer unless overnighted

What time do the polls close in Washington?

6:00 p.m.

For the general election on November 2, 2010, the polls in Hawaii will be open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Click on the links below to find out the official local poll times for your specific state /address:

What are the populations of the five largest cities in Washington?

There are 39 counties in the state of Washington. Based on population the largest counties in Washington are King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Spokane County and Clark County.

Where is Washington state's capital located South east north west?

Olympia, the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington, is located in southwest Washington.

What places in Washington state are really beautiful?

yes it is it is better then California Washington has so muck trees mountains and green

What is the phone number of the Riverside State Park in Nine Mile Falls Washington?

The address of the Riverside State Park is: 9711 W Charles Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

What is sales tax rate of Washington State?

According to the State Sales and Use Tax Rates table, the state rate is .065 or 6.5%.

Counties and some municipalities add on a sales tax, which can bring the total sales tax to, for example, 8.5% in Whatcom County.

Your tax rate depends on where in Washington State the transaction occurs.


See below for the tax rate calculator.

What is the phone number of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society in Spokane Washington?

The phone number of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society is: 509-363-5310.