The State of Washington was part of the Washington Territory, was the site of the 1847 Whitman massacre which triggered the Cayuse War, which lasted form 1847 until 1855. Named in honor of America's first President, Washington is the only state to be named for a U.S. President. It joined the Union in 1889. Blogs in this category have to do with the state, its history, people, and culture.
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The blogger, a woman who moved from California to Bellevue, writes about her exploration of her new home. Her reviews of places to eat, bookstores, and driving tips in the city are all included here.
http://bellevuewashingtonblog.blogspot.com
The focus of this blog is Bellingham, and it contains photographs of all aspects of the town, along with narratives about the people who live and die there.
http://bellingham-wa.blogspot.com
Contains posts about just about every aspect of life in Bothell, including charity benefits, new businesses, eatery reviews, and news affecting residents. Also shares a crime map which designates the types of crimes and where they were committed.
http://www.bothellblog.net
This weblog seeks to be seen as the neighborhood blog for Bowwood Circle, a neighborhood in Bremerton. Topics including upcoming evens, reports of past events, HOA meeting information, and letters which have gone out to members of the community.
http://bowwoodblog.com
The local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains this blog, which keeps track of upcoming events, sports, girl’s camp, and photographs.
http://bremertonstakeyw.blogspot.com
Shares vintage photographs, newspaper articles, old posters which make up the history of Walla Walla. There are photographs here of Presidents Eisenhower and Truman, antique automobiles, historic landmarks and old businesses.
http://www.wallawalladrazanphotos.blogspot.com
This weblog keeps readers apprised of just about everything to do with the downtown area of Bellevue, including restaurants and other businesses moving or reopening, as well as news items about the area.
http://downtownbellevue.com
This is a virtual journal of the blogger’s experiences and insights about her new hometown as a transplant from California. She writes about the things she likes and those she does not like about Walla Walla as well as the things she misses about California.
http://havenwallawalla.blogspot.com
A couple chronicles the purchase and renovation of a house in Hoquiam, step by step. They include a huge number of photographs, lists of things they need to buy to achieve their goals, and descriptions of what they do during the four years of this project.
http://hoquiamhouse.blogspot.com
Shares information about the community which seeks to improve infrastructure and reduce poverty with posts about board meetings, methods of community change, poverty awareness, and economic change.
http://colville-wa.blogspot.com
Kirkland Environmental Services
This is a weblog belonging to the City of Kirkland Storm and Surface Water and Solid Waste Divisions, which informs about recycling in Kirkland, offers waste reduction tips, and composting.
http://cityofkirklandblogs.com/environmentalservices/
A married couple has been blogging since 1998 about things that go on in Kirkland, with posts about local politics, personalities in town, restaurant reviews, sports, schools, and events.
http://kirklandweblog.typepad.com
Shares photographs and information about homes and properties for sale in Leavenworth, as well as community news, and sales trends.
http://iciclecreekrealestate.com
Leavenworth Wedding Blog : Pine River Ranch
Pine River Ranch is a wedding venue as well as a bed and breakfast situated in Leavenworth, and this blog contains posts about that venue and the scenery around the city. Additionally, there are posts about the inn, with descriptions and photographs of the rooms, the grounds, and other pertinent items.
http://prranchwedding.blogspot.com
Addresses local politics from candidates through elections, including legislative actions and debates, the marijuana controversy, and follows progressions of various bills.
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/politics-blog/
Shares photographs of people, places, and things in Port Angeles, including the downtown shops and area in general, Olympic National Park, the waterfront, and sand sculptures.
http://portangelesdailyphoto.blogspot.com
This weblog is devoted to discussions about Port Angeles, and it is clear that any topic which falls in that category is fair game, including local government, crime, and upcoming events.
http://portangelesonline.blogspot.com
A local veterinary clinic supplies the posts in this blog, with topics including fleas and ticks, discussions of animal diseases and disorders, and explanations of laser therapy.
http://www.raintreevetcenter.com/blog/
A local vacation rental owner rites about moving to Sequim, vacationing there, and being retired. He supplies numerous photographs of the area, his rental home, and other items that interest him.
http://sequimtown.blogspot.com
This is a shared weblog between a Federal Way mother and daughter: a young missionary going on her first mission in Seattle and her mother, who is at home.
http://sistermeganhills.blogspot.com
Evergreen State College, in Olympia, details are found here, in this collaborative blog, which is meant to write about college life in Olympia. Each of them also has their own blog linked from their posts.
http://blogs.evergreen.edu/studentlife/
Testifying in Tacoma NOW in Federal Way
A missionary from Federal Way who was dispatched to Tacoma chronicles her time away from home and what she imparted as well as what she learned on this journey.
http://testifyingintacoma.blogspot.com
In this collaborative weblog, University of Washington at Bothell students blog about campus life, ways to improve the campus, stories about the school, and discussions of likes and dislikes.
http://uwbothell.blogspot.com
What’s Up In the Ellensburg, Washington Sky
Online since 2008, this blog is about astronomy in general and discusses specifically what is in the sky over Ellensburg each week. Offers instructions as to where to look and when in order to see some of the interesting sights in the heavens.
http://theellensburgsky.blogspot.com
Contains news about Yakima bars, gossip, opinions on the best beers on tap and best happy hours.
http://yakimabarblog.blogspot.com
History of the area, details about dinosaurs which used to live in the valley, and places tourists might enjoy as well as hotel deals and reviews of restaurants and events.
http://yakimavalley.blogspot.com
