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Washington
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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What is the geographical center of the state of Washington?
10 miles west-southwest of Wenatchee, that is the geographical center of the state of Washington.
haha i answered my own question!
you can find it here. http://www.50states.com/washingt.htm
if your curious about other Washington facts cuz ur a total TWILIGHT fan like me or you live there and wanna know more bout ur state
When was Washington admitted to the union?
Washington was admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889 becoming the 42nd state to join the Union.
When was the 1962 cyclone in Seattle WA?
The Unusual Mid-Spring Windstorm
of April 27, 1962 compiled by Wolf Read Introduction In late April 1962, a very intense 977 mb low moved near Tatoosh Island and then tracked inland across Southern Vancouver Island. Strong pressure gradients built across Washington and Oregon as the low dove inland. Winds escalated, reaching 45 to 60 mph in gusts across much of the interior, and 50 to 75 mph along the coast north of Coos Bay, with unofficial gusts exceeding 100 mph. In classic fashion, Tatoosh was raked by powerful easterlies as the low approached, and Port Angeles was hammered by an intense west flow that set up in the Strait of Juan de Fuca behind the cyclone as it moved into southern British Columbia. In Oregon, farm structures were torn apart, and trees fell wholesale, breaking power and telephone lines, smashing cars and homes [1]. One person was killed in Washington, electrocuted by a fallen power line. This kind of windstorm scenario has played out on numerous occasions during the late fall and winter months. More rarely, it'll happen within the month following the Vernal Equinox. To have it happen near the beginning of May--in this case, April 27th--is astounding. The winds from this storm were fairly strong, especially along Oregon's coast and across Western Washington, but they weren't this cyclone's distinguishing feature. It's the late-season occurrence, especially when the depth of the storm is considered. Other April events, such as the April 14, 1957 sou'wester, just weren't as intense central-pressure-wise. The April 27, 1962 cyclone is a winter storm that happened in the spring. The storm's late-season timing isn't the only reason to be interested in this event. This powerful low shares the same year as the great Columbus Day Storm. The tempest of October 12th is a perfect counterpoint to the April 27th cyclone--the Columbus Day Storm was a winter superstorm that happened in early autumn. Following the Columbus Day Storm was another late-season event, a powerful secondary spinup low that tracked across Northwest Oregon on March 27, 1963. It seems that a pattern of early and late season--transitional month--storms had set up during 1962 and 1963. It is tempting to speculate about this unique series of high-wind generating cyclones. What was going on to promote these seemingly out of season events? We may never know. But I have speculations. One is that 1962 was a phase-chage year for some heretofore unidentified long-term climate cycle. I have a number of resons for this thought, which I describe in more detail in the introduction for the October 2, 1967 windstorm page.
What state is touching Washington?
Washington is bordered by Oregon to the south and Idaho to the east.
Where is the Inland Empire Discovery Center in Spokane Washington located?
The address of the Inland Empire Discovery Center is: 2206 S Sherman St, Spokane, WA 99203-2367
What are the nicest residential areas in Bothell Washington?
The nicest places consider and vary by how the population in one area have. You will find the suggested residential area in dense populations.
Can you cross from Oregon to wash on Bonneville dam?
NO! Only authorized personnel can cross the dam. The general public must use the "Bridge of the Gods" east of Bonneville, off I 84. (You'll need a dollar.)
Is there a Cracker Barrel Restaurant coming to Oregon or Washington?
New Information! November 2015 New Cracker Barrel Fusion Stores slated for Lee Court, Coeur d'Alene, ID and Canyon Rd west of Hwy 217 in Beaverton, OR. These are tentative, of course, especially the latter one. Coeur d'Alene is almost a done deal. There is hope... you can stop holding your breath now.
Older: Not at this time. I have no formal ties to Cracker Barrel, but I have a very long history. I became a big fan after living in Tennessee several times (Chattanooga, Nashville, and Memphis) and eating at all the early CB's, beginning in the 1970's. In the 1980's, I petitioned to get a Cracker Barrel in Jackson, TN, and even did marketing for them to help the cause. It worked. Then, I set my sights on trying to get a Cracker Barrel in Jonesboro, Arkansas, home of Arkansas State University. It was far off the main freeway, so this took some convincing. They finally decided to try a version of smaller test stores. I believe six were built, one of which was the Jonesboro store, as well as one in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Paducah, Kentucky. These stores have done well.
I have lived in Washington State five times, off and on, over the past four decades. I live there now. Naturally, I've been trying to get a Cracker Barrel location up here. CB, does extensive research and marketing for their locations. The closest stores to Washington are Boise, Idaho, and Missoula, MT. I've asked what the trepidation is on coming to the Pacific NW, and have gotten answers all over the board from Cracker Barrel management. The early answers had to do with paying fines for fire place emissions from burning real wood in their trademark stone fireplaces. Later, I discovered that the far western states are "right-to-work" states, and the employees are guaranteed a much higher base minimum wage than in most of the other states. As you know, servers in most states are subject to low hourly minimum wages, they make their money on tips. With Washington's minimum wage now at close to $10.00/hr, the Cracker Barrel model for the bulk of its' employees doesn't work. Add to this the tremendous costs of transportation of known quality products to only a handful of restaurants, and you have the recipe for losing copious amounts of money.
At one time, Cracker Barrel had land purchased for locations around the Pac NW. One such location was Bellingham, WA, as well as the greater Spokane, WA area. I have since heard that the Bellingham land has been sold, but I have not been able to accurately confirm this. Bellingham would be an excellent location for one, as it is the first major town on the main north/south freeway that connects all the west coast. In addition, it is a major college town - home to Western Washington University, and the demographic of inhabitants would likely support such a cuisine and atmosphere... the likes of which would not work just anywhere out west. The costs to service a single store this remote, however, would be prohibitive. So, you are not alone in your quest for a Pacific Northwestern Cracker Barrel, I just wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. :(
How far is it from Ocean Shores Washington to Sacramento CA?
It is about 750 miles and will require about 12.5 hours of driving time.
What is the climate of Bellingham Washington?
Bellingham's climate is generally mild and typical of the Puget Sound region that includes Seattle. The year-long average daily high and low temperatures are 59 and 44.1 respectively. Bellingham receives an average rainfall of 34.84 inches, which is slightly less than Seattle. Bellingham has mild, pleasant summers. The temperatures rarely rise above 90 and the warmest is 96 on July 29, 2009. Bellingham has harsh winters, once temperatures dropped to 12 and wind chills dropped to -10. In January the average high is 46 and the low is 32. In July the high is 71 and the low is 54. the record low was -2 and the record high was 94. Rainfall totals average 35.83 inches and snowfall totals average 10.4 inches.
What is the distance from Florida to Washington State?
The distance between Century, Florida and Walla Walla, Washington it is 2,510 miles.
How long much gas money does it take to get from Washington to North Carolina?
Depends on weather, type of car, route, time, and traffic.
