washington city located foothills north central washington united_states estimated residents distributed land area square miles km2 largest municipality largest municipality north greater area inhabitants census largest urban cluster country region encompassing twin city population increased significantly census reporting residents prior incorporation land inhabited native american tribes arrival non indigenous settlers early 19th century city began develop completion affecting grand dam nearby electric facilities housing municipal infrastructure regional infrastructure connecting new town municipalities built simultaneously supported local agricultural industry comes term said mean good medicine plenty referring favorable climate annual high acts gateway consists central business district residential neighborhoods code city governed seven member council state 4th district economy dominated primary industries agriculture forestry economic occurred recreational tourism nearby recreational destinations include walking trails state parks national forests city home weekly newspaper county chronicle campus standards education higher state average drugs alcohol remains problem students prominent intersects town connects city respectively road located approximately miles seattle washington miles washington miles british_columbia history origin traditional homeland called native americans territory extended north canada acquired horses century helped expand northward met non native traders missionaries early 19th century participated trade held mouth trading networks strengthened acquisition horses century fort built confluence fort ownership passed hudson bay company near important fur trading outpost fur brigades traveling late 1850s route known trail widely inland route canyon gold rush 1850s european americans settled area built houses inaugurated mining logging agricultural activities white settlers arrived dispute land ownership arose native americans response treaty stating indian reservation formed disputed land european americans remaining land signed indian land later reduced acres developed president tribes federally recognized tribe formed executive order individual bands general act federal government decided location west columbia river reducing area acres continue reduced years nearby alma unincorporated community alma renamed honor later renamed present upset replaced requested surveyor civil engineer establish town miles north born illinois ross worked shortly moving decided found new community proposed location named supposedly word said mean good medicine plenty referring town favorable climate according comes ross sold items present trying town recognized built cabin provide shelter daughter son grandchildren white men settle area growth town began develop completion designed facilitate farming time farmers came looking homes fruits including cultivated served census designated place incorporated city february shared rivalry high school sports great depression residents forced work nearby communities result promoted work available improvement project grand dam nearby employed approximately people ended city home buildings structures including church satisfied residential needs 1910s chosen location expand economic growth controlled mill nearby orchard processing factory bought organization built outside municipal boundaries nearby mountain secondary constructed area company mills purchased associated organization acquired mills company ultimately went bankrupt response employees purchased mill million dollars renamed attempt save jobs payroll decreased early 1990s later went bankrupt quality later owned property million dollars tribes reservation later purchased mill million dollars having closed low demand ending jobs proposals reopen mills summer season geography topography canada united_states border official crossing british_columbia lies approximately miles north idaho border lies miles southeast state largest city seattle lies miles southwest coming town riverside defines city northern border southern border defined city terrain mountainous forested nearest primary statistical area metropolitan area located northeast city named proximity census county divisions western half eastern half situated foothills central country region extending british_columbia lies inland northwest centered columbia plateau near mile tributary flows central portion city receives east outside municipal boundaries known balancing acre lake feet sea level largest lake washington acre located miles northeast border acre km2 forest comprises varied terrain mountain peaks elevations area range feet sea level mouth feet sea level average elevation feet sea level according moses mountain summit sits east city located feet sea level mountain located feet sea level adjacent west city anchored cascade range mountain peaks western portion area range feet feet mountain summit feet sea level located directly adjacent municipal boundaries according city encompasses total area square miles km2 including square miles km2 water accounting percent overall area area expanded april square miles km2 land city accumulated fourth largest settlement area km2 km2 km2 covers percent county total area square mile km2 urban cluster greater area includes city surrounding metropolitan region comprises total area square miles km2 officially designated statistical area climate city experiences semi arid climate climate classification little precipitation hot summers cold winters average temperatures range january july lowest temperature recorded february highest july annual daily mean temperature average monthly precipitation ranges inches august inches december despite geographical location south city maintains average annual temperature southern communities experiences distinct seasons summers hot relatively dry daily average july winter season year inches snowfall november february spring autumn mild seasons little precipitation city located plant zone according july severe thunderstorm occurred producing heavy rainfall gusty winds hail forced temporary closure requiring repairs public streets affected earthquake state largest historical earthquake occurred december lake earthquake magnitude followed earthquake minor shaking affected city november planned city 20th century ross designed city year establishment town central business district public bank hotel supported local agricultural industry town provided post office previously known ross founded soon school built meat market hardware shop law office store constructed downtown steel bridge built following year collapsed initial use quickly rebuilt problems city consists central business district residential areas central business district economic center functional churches city post office managed city listing national_register_of_historic_places notable restaurant music venue downtown city maintains memorial cemetery comprising graves region located adjacent having known acre city business park bordered east city residential neighborhoods encompassed south demographics city incorporation recorded residents following census define distinct subdivision counted residents making populous municipality having surpassed residents subsequent census counts documented increase residents shrink population census fruit prices rose land lost major employers shut decline population steadily increased approaching approximately residents census city population experienced boom percent population increased percent estimated residents representing percent increase census estimate documented population decrease percent people study showed residents percent increase census according census residents living households inhabitants square mile km2 residents created average age year higher entire state percent residents single percent lone parent households housing units average density inhabitants square mile km2 city populace consisted females males giving gender balance close national averages percent male percent female racial makeup dominated white people percent population increase families decrease lone parent families population people inhabitants square mile km2 percent county residents complete census found average household consisted residents average family consisted approximately people approximately percent residents age spoke english home according estimated people comprising percent local inhabitants german ancestry largest ethnicity percent irish ancestry area relatively high percentage people american indian mexican american indians mexican immigrants combined percentage percent residents conversely city small asian population making percent census showed approximately percent residents lived female age comprised percent population efforts provide service homeless people official population figures released economy commercial center rural communities nearby settlements regional center services trade county city economy experiencing significant growth according agricultural community reliant forestry industry late 1990s early 2000s percent manufacturing jobs city infrastructure services retail trades major industries private firms employed total workers local industries including manufacturing retail infrastructure time located adjacent city serves administrative center region largest employer civilians age employed city despite recognition agricultural community inhabitants employed agriculture forestry industries surrounding area agricultural jobs office sale services largest occupation comprising approximately percent city total employees followed business percent majority residents work public services approximately seven percent people unemployed percent live poverty line including percent percent aged cost living rate unit state national averages city capita income average income household code maintained businesses average payroll city store built state store serving residents process opening retail facility took discussions proposals began square feet land local retailers feared chain businesses people felt increase business shopping regions city shortly opening numerous came area looking items hired approximately employees city economy significantly largest retailer short period store later allowed remain open hours day economy driven mixture tourism nearby recreational destinations mild climate increase local economy significantly local big sporting goods big retail stores maintain license vendors recreational activities square foot shopping mall located route attracts residents nearby rural communities established mall home stores services hotels include inn headquarters infrastructure organizations cascade columbia river railroad culture nicknames municipality named tree city consecutive years april announced april named tree city continuous efforts urban forests healthy vibrant years brands heart referring significant economic importance uses branding define greater region officially recognized residents known tourism operates suicide race hosted local facility renovated occurs annually second weekend august event city estimated population approximately people suicide race horses riders run suicide hill degree slope runs feet horses pass examination ensure physically healthy swim test ensure cross river demonstrate ability run race navigate river animal rights groups including defense animals humane society united_states expressed concerns horses welfare opposed specific event significant events include film festival inclusive variety films annual carnival western native art native american carnival attempt increase tourism operates main street historical tour central business district local recreational complex comprises native american wooden sculpture area functional movie theaters single screen built screens built service city drive theater capacity automobiles proposed built deemed best little information center west historical images gift shop offering pamphlets surrounding regions comprises historic fire hall research center area display historical photographs area seat venue hosts presentations ceremonies performances built square foot casino operated tribes incorporating gaming machines convention center arcade nearby casino route primarily serves consisting approximately gaming machines recreation area mild climate close proximity lakes rivers mountains outdoor recreational destination city maintains general recreational complexes acre enclosed park municipal pool seven baseball diamonds soccer fields tennis courts basketball courts largest municipality oldest park park newest city park board formed protect public spaces beaches north south shores lake comprising acres sandy land fishing boating available lake near city local airport home species valley lanes bowling alley serves city hosted competitions country club yard golf courses located largest forest west_coast provides residents trails walking hiking cycling close home encompasses skiing regions received approximately visitors came miles away numerous general recreational opportunities hunting rock scenery available nearby hiking trails nearby hilly areas including mountain look tower granite mountain trail located forests miles away city skiing available miles west town nearby state parks include northwest south north southwest turkey wild turkey bald eagles area camping available local recreational vehicle parks parks including adjacent duck lake park half dozen proximity region known rock climbing structures early 1970s nearby communities offer horseback riding hunting fishing boating short distance nearby lake pioneers represent baseball basketball football soccer wrestling teams separate teams based age gender terrain vehicle courses located nearby specifically media established years later renamed county chronicle expanded coverage county primary newspaper february online version established approximately viewers april later owner publisher newspaper expanded serve nearby based world based administration office nearby serve alternative publications licensed radio stations city branded broadcasts middle road format serves entire country music station features programming broadcasts programming hot adult contemporary format operates stations including commonly known british_columbia area served television radio major networks english language stations available cable viewers receive vancouver british_columbia nearest major television market area based seattle metropolitan area market area includes broadcast television stations received city channel broadcast translator branded pbs channel cbs affiliate municipality abc affiliate translated channel translator national_broadcasting_company nbc community television stations translator owned operate addition owned station riverside market area nearby contains licensed television stations received including government politics mayor council government comprises mayor represents north central washington separate economic development district seven member council positions stipulated city code subject large elections years geographic subdivisions like portions united_states government laws run series ballot initiatives citizens pass reject laws citizens approve reject legislation passed specific government agencies propose new laws tax increases directly people federally washington 4th congressional district represented republican elected current mayor elected appointed state washington operates public government administration office access social health assistance considered code city based proposals provide local government authority previous second class city status functional court traffic parking civil city maintains sewer water local road street lighting animal control building inspection park recreation services funds volunteer fire department services nearby rural communities estimated service calls included fire emergency medical incidents hazardous conditions service calls calls related excessive heat concerns governed member planning commission operates greater comprehensive plan adopted april consisting improvements considered city surrounding communities member divisions public meetings taking place year terms participants local services city income consecutive years expenditure shortly incorporated unsuccessfully contested administrative center lost status movement national prohibition residents favored alcohol washington opposed united_states_army usa operates military recruiting centers historical military band operated officer detachment covered municipality nearby rural communities reported criminal code offenses city crime rate offenses people percent higher state average percent higher federal average according statistics compiled fbi violent crimes property crimes violent crimes consisted rape aggravated assaults motor vehicle arson defined property crimes fbi having people located area city highest crime rate recorded incidents people murder motor vehicle theft occurred city homicide consecutive years crime decreased past decade marijuana washington marijuana users arrested state law drug lords international residing area arrested education census estimated people attended college residents received academic degree percent higher state average approximately percent graduated high school advanced institution percent higher state average schools administered county largest educational district operate mainstream high schools mainstream middle school mainstream elementary schools virtual schools built enrollment students alternative high school enrollment students contrast municipal average females males males females attending institution children males females school season city primary schools combined enrollment children february settlement washington virtual school season combined enrollment pupils private operates outside pupils affiliated nearby general conference seventh day operated region managed established provisions state law passed library open daily sundays summer season community college maintains campus enrollment increase percent educational seasons located approximately miles main campus established 1970s offers adult education classes year associate degrees based miles away operates campus consolidated providing degrees academic subjects infrastructure census estimated percent residents work automobile state average percent percent residents fewer washington average percent walked close state average median time travel work minutes state average minutes late 1960s rerouted east downtown bypassed large signs located promote city central business district runs north south connecting city miles south route state route run north south connecting municipality miles south route miles south miles southeast connected community east west state route spur route continues west avenue terminate state route residential areas separated industrial sector highway near major highways central business district connected spur routes municipal roads riverside drive main street drive rail air bus services regional state transportation rail lines cascade columbia river railroad enter north south line interchanges area operates general airport paved runway largest central washington airport provides daily charter flights saturdays sundays wings christ airport private aviation ports closest commercial airports located provides bus services city federal amtrak lines maintain bus stops bed provides medical services including hour emergency medical service ambulance service nursing care center trauma center facility employs physicians registered nurses licensed practical nurses established july serves city alternative medical facility numerous nursing homes including operate city clinic constructed local funds city measures residents drinking water use provides storm drains solid waste garbage services residents charged percent utility tax purchases electricity supplied natural gas utility companies serving include telephone telephone internet cable television notable people born german american father mother later active member primarily serves sculptor painter photographer known creating artworks strong geometric patterns reflective landscape native american heritage exposed direction worked art instructor earned degree moved leaving teaching position born raised northern idaho served united_states_navy attending entered politics elected governor january laid elected represent outside politics member north american fishing association wife later decided reside idaho children born later entered baseball major league debut catcher philadelphia_phillies chose fourth round draft pick major_league_baseball draft end participating total games major league spent years playing minor leagues detroit_tigers farm teams later managed served bench coach long_island ducks atlantic league short period replaced delivered garage table norwegian father mother raised farm near norway family later moved years old left home attend seminary united_states trained ohio years later ordained priest serves bishop emeritus roman catholic diocese having retired june appointed administrator baker oregon january appointment california international relations according lieutenant governor washington sister municipality british_columbia district population people according canadian census located lake adjacent regional district incorporated december located miles north agricultural community like comprises trails hiking walking cycling
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