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Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II (; born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in November 2008.
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Bill Speidel
William C Speidel (1912 – 1988) known as Bill Speidel was a columnist for The Seattle Times and a self-made historian who wrote the books Sons of the Profits and Doc Maynard, The Man Who Invented Seattle about the people who settled and built Seattle, Washington.
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Christine Gregoire
'''Christine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire''' (; born March 24, 1947) is the 22nd and current Governor of the state of Washington, and a member of the Democratic Party. Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004, and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington.
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Dino Rossi
Dino Rossi (born October 15, 1959) is an American commercial real estate executive, former Republican candidate for Governor of Washington, and current Republican candidate for United States Senate. Rossi is a former Washington State Senator. He has had two prior candidacies that were unsuccessful. In the 2004 election that would become the closest gubernatorial race in United States history, Rossi was certified as governor-elect before losing a second hand recount to Democrat Christine Gregoire. He also ran for Governor of Washington in 2008, losing to Gregoire 47% to 53%.
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Doc Maynard
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English people
The English (from ) are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens.
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Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce (November 23, 1804 – October 8, 1869), an American politician and lawyer, was the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. He has been the only President from New Hampshire and the first to have been born in the 19th century.
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German people
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Irish people
The Irish people (, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaedhil) are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years (according to archaeological studies, see Prehistoric Ireland), with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded have legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolgs, Tuatha Dé Danann and the Milesians the last group supposedly representing the "pure" Gaelic ancestry, and still serving as a term for the Irish race today. The main groups that interacted with the Irish in the Middle Ages include the Scottish people and the Vikings, with the Icelanders especially having some Irish descent. The Anglo-Norman invasion of the High Middle Ages, the English plantations and the subsequent English rule of the country introduced the Normans and Flemish into Ireland. Welsh, Picts, Bretons, and small parties of Gauls and even Anglo-Saxons are known in Ireland from much earlier times.
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John Kerry
John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, and is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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John McCain
John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election.
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Julia Patterson
Julia Patterson is the chair of the King County Council.
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Kathy Lambert
Kathy Lambert is a United States Non-partisan member of the King County Council, the legislative body for King County, Washington. Lambert is in her second full term representing the third district, which includes North Bend, Snoqualmie, Issaquah, Sammamish, Fall City, Preston, Duvall, Redmond, Carnation, Skykomish, most of Woodinville and part of Bellevue.
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Larry Gossett
Larry Gossett (b. February 21, 1945) is an American politician. As of 2008 he is a member of the King County Council, representing District 2 (portions of Seattle, Washington). He was first elected in 1993, and served as chair of the Council in 2007.
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Maria Cantwell
:Not to be confused with Mary Cantwell.
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Norwegian people
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Pete von Reichbauer
Pete von Reichbauer is a member of the King County Council, representing District 7, a 124 square mile region of south King County which includes the cities of Algona, Washington, Federal Way, Washington, and portions of Milton, Washington, Pacific, Washington, and Auburn, Washington
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Ron Sims
Ronald Cordell Sims, (born July 5, 1948), is currently the Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, having been confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2009 and sworn in on May 8th. He is also the former King County Executive. Sims ran unsuccessfully for higher office twice: United States Senator in 1994 and for Governor of Washington in 2004.
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William R. King
William Rufus DeVane King (April 7, 1786 – April 18, 1853) was the 13th Vice President of the United States, and earlier a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, Minister to France, and a Senator from Alabama. King died of tuberculosis after 45 days in office. With the exceptions of John Tyler and Andrew Johnson—both of whom succeeded to the Presidency—he remains the shortest-serving Vice President.
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William Rufus King
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Alabama
Alabama () is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland waterways. The state ranks 23rd in population with almost 4.6 million residents in 2006.
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Algona, Washington
Algona is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and the Seattle metropolitan area, surrounded by the suburbs of Auburn to the north and east, Pacific to the south, and unincorporated King County to the west. The population was 2,460 at the 2000 census.
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Auburn, Washington
Auburn is a city in King County and additionally Pierce County, Washington, United States; with the majority of spatial land area within King County. The population was 40,314 at the 2000 census; the State of Washington Office of Financial Management estimates the City of Auburn's population to be 63,544 as of July 1, 2009. The population increased dramatically resulting from the recent annexations of the West Hill, and Lea Hill, Washington communities directly east and west of the city.
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Baring, Washington
Baring is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 233 at the 2000 census. It is a mountain area, located within the Stevens Pass area.
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Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue (, ) is a rapidly growing city on the Eastside (King County, Washington), United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 109,569 at the 2000 census, but by 2009 had grown to an estimated 126,626.
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Bothell, Washington
Bothell (pronounced ) is a city located in King and Snohomish Counties in the state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North census-designated place.
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Burien, Washington
Burien ( ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle. The population was 31,881 according to the 2000 census.
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Dino Rossi
Dino Rossi (born October 15, 1959) is an American commercial real estate executive, former Republican candidate for Governor of Washington, and current Republican candidate for United States Senate. Rossi is a former Washington State Senator. He has had two prior candidacies that were unsuccessful. In the 2004 election that would become the closest gubernatorial race in United States history, Rossi was certified as governor-elect before losing a second hand recount to Democrat Christine Gregoire. He also ran for Governor of Washington in 2008, losing to Gregoire 47% to 53%.
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Dockton, Washington
Dockton is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is located on Maury Island, along Quartermaster Harbor. Although once an industrial center, Dockton today is a primarily residential area, with many commuters taking the ferry to nearby Tacoma.
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Duvall, Washington
Duvall is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on SR 203, halfway between Monroe and Carnation. The population was 4,616 at the 2000 census.
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Duwamish River
The Duwamish River is the name of the lower of Washington state's Green River. Its industrialized estuary is known as the Duwamish Waterway.
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Eastgate, Washington
Eastgate is a census-designated place (CDP) in unincorporated King County, Washington, United States. The population was 4,558 at the 2000 census.
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Elliott Bay
Elliott Bay is the body of water on which Seattle, Washington, is located. A line drawn from Alki Point in the south to West Point in the north serves to mark the generally accepted division between the bay and the open sound. Part of Washington's inland sea Puget Sound, it is home to the Port of Seattle, which, in 2002, was the [http://www.marad.dot.gov/Marad_Statistics/Con-Pts-02.htm 9th] busiest port in the United States by TEUs of container traffic and the 46th busiest in the world.
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Enumclaw, Washington
Enumclaw (, ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 11,116 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Washington is located in Enumclaw [http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt].
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Grotto, Washington
Grotto is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It is located on Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains, near the town of Skykomish. Grotto is known for its scenic mountain environment.
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Hobart, Washington
Hobart is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,251 at the 2000 census.
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Houghton, Washington
Houghton () is one of the lakeside neighborhoods of the city of Kirkland, Washington. Consisting mostly of upscale, single-family homes, Houghton overlooks Lake Washington and is one of the wealthier districts of the Eastside suburbs of Seattle. The village was named for Willard Houghton, a local lumberman. The town of Houghton was annexed by Kirkland in 1968.
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Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah (, ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 11,212 at the 2000 census.
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Juanita, Washington
Juanita, Washington is an unincorporated area of King County located between the cities of Kirkland, Bothell, and Kenmore along the northeast edge of Lake Washington. In December 2009, its annexation to Kirkland was approved by voters.
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Kanaskat, Washington
Kanaskat, Washington is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It's located at latitude 47.32 and longitude -121.894. The elevation is 830 feet. Kanaskat appears on the Cumberland U.S. Geological Survey Map. Kanaskat was a small railroad town. named after Kanasket (alternately spelled Kanaskat), a chief of the Klickitat people.
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Kangley, Washington
Kangley is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It is located east of Maple Valley, Washington and north of Kanaskat-Palmer State Park.
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Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore (sometimes referred to as Kenmore by the Lake) is a city in King County, Washington, United States, along the northernmost shores of Lake Washington. A mix of bedroom community, one-time country retreat, and freshwater industrial port, prominent features include the nation's largest seaplane-only, commercial air facility at Kenmore Air Harbor, Bastyr University, several waterside parks and marinas, and easy access to the Burke-Gilman Trail and the King County bike-trail system. Sites of local historical interest include the former St. Edward Seminary, now Saint Edward State Park; and Log Boom Park. Kenmore's official city flower is the dahlia, the official city bird is the great blue heron, and the official city evergreen is the rhododendron. The population was 18,678 at the 2000 census.
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Kent, Washington
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. The third largest city in King County and the eighth largest in the state, Kent is the fourth largest manufacturing/distribution hub in the United States. Often considered an outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage. Nearby towns include Renton and Tukwila to the north, Covington to the east, Federal Way, Des Moines and SeaTac to the west, and Auburn to the south. The population as of July 1, 2010 was listed at 114,218.
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Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle on the Eastside (of Lake Washington). The population was 45,054 at the 2000 census; its estimated 2006 population of 46,476 makes it the 9th largest city in King County and the 19th largest city in the state. Effective June 1, 2011, Kirkland will add approximately 33,000 residents by annexation, making it the 6th largest city in King County and the 12th largest in the state.
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Krain, Washington
Krain was an unincorporated community in south King County, Washington, just north of Enumclaw. The area (also often referred to as Krain Corner) now centers on the intersection of SR 169 and SE 400th St. An inn and restaurant has been located at the corner since 1916, and the nearby Holy Family Krain Cemetery dates back to at least 1901.
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Maury Island
Maury Island is a small island in Puget Sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is connected to Vashon Island by an isthmus built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Before construction of the isthmus, the island was connected to Vashon only during low tide. The island is rural with large areas of excellent farmland, forest, and relatively undeveloped shoreline. Currently, South Maury Island environmental issues are under considerable scrutiny.
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Medina, Washington
Medina is a city located in the Eastside, a region of King County, Washington, United States. Surrounded on the north, west, and south by Lake Washington, opposite Seattle, Medina is bordered by Clyde Hill and Hunts Point, as well as the satellite city of Bellevue. The city's population was 3,011 at the 2000 census. The city is mostly residential and home to Bill Gates (philanthropist and Microsoft chairman), Charles Simonyi (space tourist and former Microsoft executive), and Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle Mariners outfielder).
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Milton, Washington
Milton is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. The population was 5,795 at the 2000 census.
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Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state of the USA, that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. It is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the east by Puget Sound. Cape Alava, the westernmost point in the contiguous United States, and Cape Flattery, the north-westernmost point, are on the peninsula. The Olympic Peninsula contained many of the last unexplored places in the lower 48 and remained mainly unmapped until a 1965 U.S. Geological Survey U.S.G.S. exploration and mapping.
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Oregon Territory
The Territory of Oregon was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from August 14, 1848, until February 14, 1859, when the southwestern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Oregon. Originally claimed by several countries (See Oregon Country), the region was divided between the U.S. and Great Britain in 1846. When established, the territory encompassed an area that included the current states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, as well as parts of Wyoming and Montana. The capital of the territory was first Oregon City, then Salem, followed briefly by Corvallis, and lastly as Salem, the seat of government for the State of Oregon.
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Osceola, Washington
Osceola was an unincorporated community that existed in King County, Washington, around the turn of the century, about two miles southeast of Enumclaw. Today not much remains except the last surviving one-room schoolhouse on the Enumclaw plateau; it is now the Osceola Community Club, a women's social club. The ancient Osceola Mudflow from nearby Mount Rainier forms much of the Enumclaw plateau, and was named after the community.
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Pacific, Washington
Pacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 5,527 at the 2000 census. Like its northern neighbor Algona, Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of Auburn.
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Palmer, Washington
Palmer is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It is located along the Green River next to the Kanaskat-Palmer State Park.
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Portage, Washington
Portage is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It is located on a man-made isthmus between Maury Island and Vashon Island.
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Preston, Washington
Preston is a small unincorporated exurban community located east of Seattle in King County, Washington, United States. The community was named after railway official William T. Preston.
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Puget Sound
Puget Sound () is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean—Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and Deception Pass being the minor. Flow through Deception Pass accounts for about 2% of the total tidal exchange between Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Puget Sound extends approximately from Deception Pass in the north to Olympia, Washington in the south. Its average depth is and its maximum depth, off Point Jefferson between Indianola and Kingston, is .
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Raging River
The Raging River is a modest tributary to the much larger Snoqualmie River in western Washington State in the United States. It is located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains in east central King County, Washington. It gets its name from the large amount of water is sometimes carries. The record discharge at the gaging station is over .
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Redmond, Washington
Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, United States located east of Seattle. The population was 45,256 at the 2000 census, with an estimated population of 52,468 in 2009 and 53,680 in 2010. Redmond is best known as the home of Microsoft (for which Redmond has become a metonym) and Nintendo of America. With an annual bike race on city streets and the state's only velodrome, Redmond is also known as "the bicycle capital of the Northwest". (The city is suburban in character, with its main form of transportation actually being the automobile (2000 [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US5357535&-qr_name=ACS_2008_3YR_G00_DP3YR3&-ds_name=ACS_2008_3YR_G00_&-_lang=en&-_sse=on Census]). Redmond has a historic downtown with many individually owned businesses which is adjacent to the modern downtown Redmond.
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Renton, Washington
Renton is a city in King County, Washington, United States. Situated 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Seattle, Washington, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington. Founded in the 1860s, Renton became a supply town for the Newcastle coal fields. The city is now a center of manufacturing and technology companies, such as Boeing, Paccar, and several dot-commers. The State of Washington Office of Financial Management estimates the City of Renton's population to be 86,230 as of April 2010. According to the data from the Office of Financial Management, Renton currently contains the 11th largest population in the state, and 5th largest in King County.
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SeaTac, Washington
SeaTac () is a city in southern King County, Washington, United States, and an outlying suburb of Seattle. The name of the city is an example of a blend, alluding to the city's location between Seattle and Tacoma, though it is approximately twice as far from downtown Tacoma as it is from downtown Seattle. The population was 25,496 at the 2000 census. SeaTac includes the communities of Angle Lake, Bow Lake, McMicken, and Riverton, which were established before the incorporation of the city. The city hosts the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the headquarters of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
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Seattle
Seattle ( ) is the northernmost major city in the contiguous United States, and the largest city in the Pacific Northwest and in the state of Washington. A seaport situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an arm of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about south of the Canada – United States border, it is named after Chief Sealth "Seattle", of the Duwamish and Suquamish native tribes. Seattle is the center of the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue metropolitan statistical area, the 15th largest in the United States, and the largest in the northwestern United States. Seattle is the county seat of King County and is the major economic, cultural and educational center in the region. , the city's population was approximately 617,000 within a metropolitan area of some 3.4 million inhabitants. The Port of Seattle and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport are major gateways to Asia, Alaska, and the rest of the world.
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Tanner, Washington
Tanner is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,966 at the 2000 census.
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Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila (, ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States, about 6 miles south of Seattle. The population was 17,181 at the 2000 census.
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Vashon Island
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Vashon, Washington
Vashon is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,123 at the 2000 census. At 37 square miles (96 km²), it is about 60 percent larger in area than Manhattan, with about 1/150 the population. The southern terminus of the Vashon Highway is the Tahlequah Ferry Terminal, connected to the Point Defiance neighborhood of Tacoma by a Washington State Ferries run. The northern terminus of the Vashon Highway is the Heights Dock at Point Vashon, which services the state ferry docks at Southworth, Fauntleroy in West Seattle, and Downtown Seattle. There are no bridges to connect the island with the mainland, a big factor contributing to the island's relative isolation and rural character.
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Mom: Planned Parenthood Told My 15yo Daughter That Her Abortion Will Be Free If She Hides It
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- Published: 24 Mar 2010
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In-school clinic sets up abortion on 15-year-old girl without the girl's mother having any idea.
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King County WA Tax Deed Sale December 2006 Foreclosure section phone 206-296-4184.
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- Published: 14 Oct 2007
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King County Tax Deed Sale December 2006 Washington State Part 2 convention center www.kingcounty.gov
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Finding the Franklin Mine, King County WA USA
A trip report on a recent visit to the King County Washington coal mining Ghost Town of Franklin and the Franklin No. 2 mine shaft.
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Charging Up in King County, Washington
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- Published: 05 Apr 2011
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King County, Washington is spearheading a regional effort to develop a network of electric vehicle charging stations. It is also improving its vehicle fleet and made significant improvements to a low-income senior housing development.
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Becoming a US Citizen: USCIS Appointments in King County, Washington
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- Published: 16 Jun 2009
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This teaching tool is designed to show refugees and immigrants what to expect when they go to appointments at the King County office of USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) in Tukwila, Washington. This was created through a collaboration between the King County Library System, The Seattle Public Library, the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (DSHS, WA), and the Refugee Elders Program.
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Becoming a US Citizen - USCIS Appointments in King County Washington
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- Published: 28 Oct 2009
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This teaching tool is designed to show refugees and immigrants what to expect when they go to appointments at the King County office of USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) in Tukwila, Washington. This was created through a collaboration between the King County Library System, The Seattle Public Library, the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (DSHS, WA), and the Refugee Elders Program.
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Exploring East King County, WA by Motorcycle
A melange of images from east King County, WA. Cameras Used: Lumix FZ-28, GoPro HD, GoPro SD
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King County Metro (Seattle, WA) 2002-03 Gillig Trolley Coach #4156
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A Ride aboard King County Metro (Seattle, Washington) 2002-03 Gillig Phantom Trolley Coach #4156. Gillig built 100 Phantom bodies which were then shipped to Seattle for them to install rebuilt Randtronics Propulsion systems from the old AM General Trolley Coaches.
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King County Metro Bus on Downtown Renton WA
Bus trip in Downtown Renton on King County Metro Bus. Thanks for Watching!
http://wn.com/King_County_Metro_Bus_on_Downtown_Renton_WA
Metro - King County Metro Bus and streetcar action in downtown Seattle, Washington
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- Duration: 0:26
- Published: 13 Oct 2009
- Uploaded: 24 Jul 2011
- Author: busrailfan
Laotian - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 5:00
- Published: 20 Jan 2011
- Uploaded: 20 Jan 2011
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety message in Laotianbrought to you by the King County Flood Control District (District) in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by American Red Cross volunteer Anoma Praphanchith, on behalf of the District, with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/flood.
http://wn.com/Laotian__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
Farsi - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 4:33
- Published: 20 Jan 2011
- Uploaded: 20 Jan 2011
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety message in Farsibrought to you by the King County Flood Control District (District) in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by American Red Cross volunteer Anahita Bahrami, on behalf of the District, with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/flood.
http://wn.com/Farsi__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
English - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 3:16
- Published: 23 Nov 2010
- Uploaded: 18 Jul 2011
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety messagebrought to you by the King County Flood Control District in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by District Chairperson Julia Patterson with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001.
http://wn.com/English__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
OUTPOST MEDIA: "Electronic Voting in King County, WA"
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- Duration: 2:58
- Published: 20 Apr 2011
- Uploaded: 20 Apr 2011
- Author: blackfish510
This is a sample Outpost Media newsclip, from Q13 FOX News at Ten on Sunday, April 17th, 2011 regarding King County's recent move to all-electronic voting. Contact Josh or Tommy at (206) 467-6722 to order.
http://wn.com/OUTPOST_MEDIA_Electronic_Voting_in_King_County,_WA
Tigrigna - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 5:54
- Published: 02 Dec 2010
- Uploaded: 01 Oct 2011
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety message in Tigrignabrought to you by the King County Flood Control District (District) in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by volunteer Michael Neguse of the Seattle Neighborhood Group on behalf of the District, with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/flood.
http://wn.com/Tigrigna__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
French - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 6:22
- Published: 02 Dec 2010
- Uploaded: 02 Dec 2010
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety message in Frenchbrought to you by the King County Flood Control District (District) in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by American Red Cross volunteer Jill Capozzoli, on behalf of the District, with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/flood.
http://wn.com/French__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
Bus across Lake Washington (520 bridge) to downtown Seattle
This is a part of my morning commute (8:30 am). King County Metro route 257, New Flyer D60HF bus, on SR 520, from Evergreen Point Freeway Station, across the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, stop at Montlake Freeway Station, to I-5 exit 166.
http://wn.com/Bus_across_Lake_Washington_520_bridge_to_downtown_Seattle
Khmer (Cambodian) - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 5:16
- Published: 29 Nov 2010
- Uploaded: 16 May 2011
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety message in Khmer (Cambodian)brought to you by the King County Flood Control District (District) in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by American Red Cross volunteer Makara Hang, on behalf of the District, with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/flood.
http://wn.com/Khmer_Cambodian__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
Tagalog (Filipino) - King County Flood Safety Video
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- Duration: 6:03
- Published: 29 Nov 2010
- Uploaded: 02 Dec 2010
- Author: KCFCDVideo
A flood safety message in Tagalog (Filipino)brought to you by the King County Flood Control District (District) in partnership with King County and the American Red Cross. Narrated by American Red Cross volunteer Edgar Rimorin, on behalf of the District, with tips on how to make an emergency plan and kit; stay safe and informed; stay out of floodwaters and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on emergency preparedness call the American Red Cross at 206-323-2345. For more information about flooding in King County call 206-296-8001 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/flood.
http://wn.com/Tagalog_Filipino__King_County_Flood_Safety_Video
Mary Olson Farm in Auburn, Washington
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- Duration: 5:00
- Published: 26 Oct 2009
- Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
- Author: watchauburn
Follow a class from Alpac Elementary as they experience what life was like on the Mary Olson Farm in Auburn (Wash.) The Mary Olson Farm is a one-of-a-kind historic treasure located on the Green River in King County, Washington, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Olson Farm has been called the best-preserved 19th century family farmstead in King County. This unique 60-acre open space property is being developed as a living history and environmental education site by the White River Valley Museum.
http://wn.com/Mary_Olson_Farm_in_Auburn,_Washington
Spawning chum salmon in Green River, WA
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- Duration: 0:53
- Published: 30 May 2009
- Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
- Author: rainisgood
Some footage of spawning chum salmon in the Green River at Flaming Geyser State Park near Auburn/King County, WA. This was captured November 2008.
http://wn.com/Spawning_chum_salmon_in_Green_River,_WA
Rush Limbaugh Discusses Electronic Cigarette Bans
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- Duration: 10:56
- Published: 30 Dec 2010
- Uploaded: 29 Sep 2011
- Author: TephraTynan
In two previous shows Rush Limbaugh has discussed his use of a Volcano electronic cigarette. On December 14th, El Rushbo lashed out at King County, WA and their controversial attempt to ban e-cig use in public places. Transcript available here: www.rushlimbaugh.com
http://wn.com/Rush_Limbaugh_Discusses_Electronic_Cigarette_Bans
Sawyer Lake in King County
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- Duration: 3:03
- Published: 04 Apr 2011
- Uploaded: 26 Jul 2011
- Author: WashingtonLakes
Sawyer Lake (279 acres): This lake located two miles northwest of Black Diamond has a boat ramp and bank access available through Lake Sawyer County Park on the northwest shore. Sawyer offers a diverse mix of species, including rainbow, cutthroat, kokanee, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, brown bullhead catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish. Northern squawfish are also abundant in the lake, which hosts a salmon run too. Filmed in 2010.
http://wn.com/Sawyer_Lake_in_King_County
![Ted Bundy's 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, the venue for many of his crimes, on display at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment[76][77]](http://web.archive.org./web/20111021051357/http://cdn8.wn.com/pd/77/ea/d5e217c335a7709a7146561aa0d8_medium.jpg "Ted Bundy's 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, the venue for many of his crimes, on display at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment[76][77]")
![The interior of the Museum of Flight. The Museum of Flight is a private non-profit air and space museum at King County International Airport/Boeing Field in Tukwila, Washington,[1] south of downtown Seattle.](http://web.archive.org./web/20111021051357/http://cdn5.wn.com/pd/b7/80/5b778ec7aa59d8a48d9c28d515ae_medium.jpg "The interior of the Museum of Flight. The Museum of Flight is a private non-profit air and space museum at King County International Airport/Boeing Field in Tukwila, Washington,[1] south of downtown Seattle.")
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| Settlement type | County |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| State | Washington |
| Logo | Logo of King County, Washington.svg |
| Flag | Flag of King County, Washington.svg |
| Map | Map of Washington highlighting King County.svg |
| Founded | December 22, 1852 |
| Seat | Seattle |
| Largest city | Seattle |
| Area total sq mi | 2307 |
| Area land sq mi | 2126 |
| Area water sq mi | 180 |
| Area percentage | 7.82% |
| Census yr | 2010 |
| Pop | 1,931,249 |
| Density km2 | 350.7 |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Utc offset | -8 |
| Dst offset | -7 |
| Named for | William Rufus King (1852 - 1986)Martin Luther King, Jr. (1986 - Present)}} |
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States.
The county seat is Seattle, which is the state's largest city. About two-thirds of the county's population lives in the city's suburbs. King County ranks among the 100 highest-income counties in the United States.
Etymology
The county was originally named after William Rufus King who was Vice-President when the Washington Territory was created. In 1986 a motion was introduced by Ron Sims (a black Democrat from Seattle), and Bruce Laing (a white Republican from suburban Renton) to rename the county after Martin Luther King, Jr. No public hearings or votes were taken on the change.On February 24, 1986, the King County Council passed Council Motion 6461 five votes to four setting forth the historical basis for the renaming of King County in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Because only the state can charter counties, this change was not made official until April 19, 2005, when Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed Senate Bill 5332 into law.
Council member Larry Gossett shepherded the County Council to a public vote on February 27, 2006 to change the county's logo from a royal crown to an image of King's face. On March 12, 2007, the new logo was unveiled.
Martin Luther King Jr. visited King County only once during his lifetime for two days in November 1961.
History
The county was formed out of territory within Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the Oregon Territory legislature, and was named after Alabama resident William R. King, Vice President under President Franklin Pierce. Seattle was made the county seat on January 11, 1853.King County originally extended to the Olympic Peninsula. According to historian Bill Speidel, when peninsular prohibitionists threatened to shut down Seattle's saloons, Doc Maynard engineered a peninsular independence movement; King County lost what is now Kitsap County, but preserved its entertainment industry.
Government
The King County Executive, currently Dow Constantine, heads the county's executive branch. The King County Prosecutor, Dan Satterberg, Elections Director, Sheriff, and the King County Assessor are also elected executive positions. Judicial power is vested in the King County Superior Court and the King County District Court. Seattle houses the King County Courthouse.King County is represented in the United States Congress through the Washington 7th Congressional District and parts of the 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th districts. In the state legislature, King contains the entirety of the 5th, 11th, 33rd, 34th, 36th, 37th, 41st, 43rd, 45th, 46th, 47th, and 48th legislative districts as well as parts of the 1st, 25th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, and 39th districts.
Council members
Politics
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In 2004, voters passed a referendum reducing the size of the County Council from 13 members to 9. This resulted in all council seats ending up on the 2005 ballot.
Some residents of eastern King County have long desired to secede and form their own county. This movement was most vocal in the mid-1990s (see Cedar County, Washington). It has recently been revived as Cascade County. According to a map published by the Seattle Times, four different geographic borders are being considered. Additional plans (see Skykomish County, Washington) also exist or have existed.
Geography
King County has nearly twice the land area of the state of Rhode Island. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of . It is the 11th largest county in Washington (of 39) by area. is land and is water. 7.82% of the total area is water. The highest point in the county is Mount Daniel at 2426 meters (7,959 feet) above sea level.King County borders Snohomish County to the north, Kitsap County to the west, Kittitas County to the east, and Pierce County to the south. It also shares a small border with Chelan County to the northeast. King County includes Vashon Island and Maury Island in Puget Sound.
Geographic features
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Terrain
Water
Major highways
Interstate 5 Interstate 90 Interstate 405 U.S. Route 2 State Route 18 State Route 99 State Route 520 State Route 167
Adjacent counties
National protected areas
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,737,034 people, 710,916 households, and 420,151 families residing in the county. The population density was 817 people per square mile (315/km²). There were 742,237 housing units at an average density of 349 per square mile (135/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.73% White, 5.40% Black or African American, 0.92% Native American, 10.81% Asian, 0.52% Pacific Islander, 2.56% from other races, and 4.06% from two or more races. 5.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 13.2% were of German, 9.1% English, 8.3% Irish and 5.5% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000. 81.7% spoke English, 4.2% Spanish, 2.3% Chinese (incl. all variations), 1.5% Vietnamese, 1.3% Tagalog, and 1.0% Korean as their first language.There were 710,916 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.40% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.90% were non-families. 30.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 34.70% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.30 males.
The center of population of Washington in the year 2000 was located in the city of Enumclaw, in King County.
The median income for a household in the county was $53,157, and the median income for a family was $66,035 (these figures had risen to $64,915 and $82,879 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $45,802 versus $34,321 for females. The per capita income for the county was $29,521. About 5.30% of families and 8.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.40% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.
Census-recognized communities
See also Cities in King County.
Incorporated areas
Census-designated places (CDPs)
Other communities
This list may contain communities located entirely within incorporated cities, towns, or CDPs, which should be removed.
Ghost towns
Schools
See also
References
External links
Category:Washington (state) counties Category:1852 establishments in the United States Category:Seattle metropolitan area
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