Weber, Dennis P. (2003). "The Creation of Washington: Securing Democracy North of the Columbia" (PDF). Columbia—The Magazine of Northwest History. 17 (3). Archived (PDF) from the original on June 29, 2016 . Retrieved September 9, 2019. In November 2009, Washington voters approved full domestic partnerships via Referendum 71, marking the first time voters in any state expanded recognition of same-sex relationships at the ballot box. Three years later, in November 2012, same-sex marriage was affirmed via Referendum 74, making Washington one of only three states to have approved same-sex marriage by popular vote. a b "Washington". Modern Language Association. Archived from the original on December 1, 2007 . Retrieved August 19, 2013. Washington is part of a region known as the Pacific Northwest, a term which always refers to at least Washington and Oregon, and may or may not include some or all the following, depending on the user's intent: Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska.

Hoang, Mai (September 8, 2018). "Red Delicious no longer king as Yakima Valley embraces apple diversity". Yakima Herald-Republic. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021 . Retrieved September 2, 2021. Washington also ranked second in the nation in the production of fall potatoes (a quarter of the nation's production), nectarines, apricots, asparagus, all raspberries, grapes (all varieties taken together), sweet corn for processing (a quarter of the nation's production), and summer onions (a fifth of the nation's production). Washington also ranked third in the nation in the production of dried peas, lentils, onions, and peppermint oil. [180]

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Bly, Laura (November 7, 2012). "Colorado, Washington OK Recreational Marijuana Use". USA Today. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012 . Retrieved November 7, 2012.

EPHRATA MUNI AP, WASHINGTON". National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) 1981-2010 Monthly Normals. Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The governorship is held by Democrat Jay Inslee, who was elected to his first term in the 2012 gubernatorial election and, after the 2020 election, became the first incumbent in more than 40 years to be elected for a third term. In 2013 and 2014, both houses of the Washington State Legislature (the Washington Senate and the Washington House of Representatives) were controlled by Democrats. The state senate was under Republican control, due to two Democrats' joining Republicans to form the Majority Coalition Caucus. After the 2014 elections, the Democrats retained control of the House, while Republicans took a majority in the Senate without the need for a coalition. In November 2017, a special election gave Democrats a one-seat majority in the Senate and complete control over state government. Since then, in the 2018 election, the Democrats have only expanded their majorities. Species Fact Sheets—Reptiles and Amphibians". Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Archived from the original on July 27, 2013 . Retrieved July 15, 2013.

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Also in November 2012, Washington was one of the first two states to approve the legal sale and possession of cannabis for both recreational and medical use with Initiative 502. Although marijuana is still illegal under U.S. federal law, persons 21 and older in Washington state can possess up to one ounce of marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuana-infused product in solid form, 72 ounces of marijuana-infused product in liquid form, or any combination of all three, and can legally consume marijuana and marijuana-infused products. [217]

Births: Final Data for 2015" (PDF). Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 31, 2017 . Retrieved September 4, 2017. Discovery Park History". City of Seattle, Washington Government. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021 . Retrieved September 2, 2021.Toxics Persist in Washington Rivers, Lakes and Fish". Ens-newswire.com. June 25, 2007. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011 . Retrieved July 31, 2010. Confusion over the state of Washington and the city of Washington, D.C., led to renaming proposals during the statehood process for Washington in 1889, including David Dudley Field II's suggestion to name the new state "Tacoma"; these proposals failed to garner support. [23] Washington, D.C.'s, own statehood movement in the 21st century has included a proposal to use the name "State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth", which would conflict with the current state of Washington. [4] Residents of Washington (known as "Washingtonians") and the Pacific Northwest simply refer to the state as "Washington", and the nation's capital "Washington, D.C.", "the other Washington", [24] or simply "D.C." Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life (2014)". Religions.pewforum.org. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015 . Retrieved September 12, 2015. Washington's proportion of residents under the age of five was 6.7%, 25.7% under 18, and 11.2% 65 or older. National Totals: Vintage 2019". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 19, 2020. [ dead link]

Additionally, Washington has a large Ethiopian community, with many Eritrean residents as well. [160] Both emerged in the late 1960s, and developed since 1980. [161] An estimated 30,000 Somali immigrants reside in the Seattle area. [162] Languages [ edit ] Top 10 non-English languages spoken in Washington Language Births: Final Data for 2014" (PDF). Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 14, 2017 . Retrieved September 4, 2017. a b Bush, Evan (October 19, 2016). "Dear D. C., you can't call yourself 'State of Washington'. That's our name". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on April 8, 2017 . Retrieved April 7, 2017. Spanish Explorations of the Pacific Northwest and the First Nootka Sound Settlement, 1790–1791". The National Archives and Records Administration. October 12, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021 . Retrieved September 2, 2021. Washington was not yet a legally recognized territory in 1850. This figure is derived from areas that later became Washington Territory. "Washington". Guide to State and Local Census Geography. United States Census Bureau. 2010. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012 . Retrieved October 13, 2012.

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Balk, Gene (February 27, 2018). "Liberals outnumber conservatives for first time in Washington state, Gallup poll shows". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021 . Retrieved May 28, 2020. Welcome to 'the Most Toxic Place in America' ". NBC News. November 29, 2016. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019 . Retrieved November 16, 2019. a b Table H-8. Median Household Income by State: 1984 to 2015 ( Microsoft Excel), United States Census Bureau, September 13, 2016, archived from the original on July 13, 2017 , retrieved July 20, 2017 Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument". USDA Forest Service. Archived from the original on November 22, 2011 . Retrieved January 8, 2010.