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Seattle (/siˈætəl/) is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 684,451 residents as of 2015, Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013 it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States, and remained in the top five in May 2015 with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. The Seattle metropolitan area of around 3.7 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the third largest port in North America in terms of container handling as of 2015.
The Seattle area was previously inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first permanent European settlers. Arthur A. Denny and his group of travelers, subsequently known as the Denny Party, arrived from Illinois via Portland, Oregon on the schooner Exact at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. The settlement was moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and named "Seattle" in 1852, after Chief Si'ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes.
Logging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely damaged the city's economy. Growth returned during and after World War II, due partially to the local Boeing company, which established Seattle as a center for aircraft manufacturing. The Seattle area developed as a technology center beginning in the 1980s, with companies like Microsoft becoming established in the region. In 1994, the Internet retail giant Amazon was founded in Seattle. The stream of new software, biotechnology, and Internet companies led to an economic revival, which increased the city's population by almost 50,000 between 1990 and 2000.
Seattle has a noteworthy musical history. From 1918 to 1951, nearly two dozen jazz nightclubs existed along Jackson Street, from the current Chinatown/International District, to the Central District. The jazz scene developed the early careers of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson and others. Seattle is also the birthplace of rock musician Jimi Hendrix and the alternative rock sub-genre, grunge.
Going into Seattle? Keep your guard up...
Intoxicated, armed 'homeless' man allegedly attacks family in Seattle
Police report there’s been another assault from a man, believed to be homeless, against innocent passers-by, this time a father and his daughter walking to the Cinerama in...
Recently retired and splitting time between New Orleans and Hendersonville, N.C.. Not mountains like in the NW, but nestled in the trees at 3000 feet. Relatively new to shooting, really getting into long-range precision shooting, though handguns are also of interest. Looking forward to...
Mayor Durkan proposes new Seattle gun control legislation
Mayor Durkan proposes new Seattle gun control legislation
These articles are becoming more like 1984 everyday. No mention of how this will be illegal because of preemption.
Received from ARRL.
Disaster Exercise to Simulate Major Power and Cellular Phone Outage
Saturday April 28, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Seattle — Imagine there is a major power blackout covering Seattle and the metro area. There is no cellular phone service. No one knows the cause of the...
*EDIT* I've done some checking into this rally and it's not just for gun rights. It's also a platform for a "Senate Candidate" whose affiliations and views I cannot in good conscience support. I may be down there to view the spectacle but I won't be associating nor demonstrating.
Hey all...
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SEATTLE - A rise in crime outside the King County courthouse has resulted in questions by the King County Council.
A group of councilmembers heard from police and judges Tuesday on how to address what’s happening on Third Avenue.
Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer said...
And so it begins:
Tyranny Begins In Seattle As Man Who Broke No Laws Has Guns Confiscated - David Harris Jr
Apparently this happened back in March. Anyone know if this report is 100% accurate?
Hi guys! New to the forum from S. Seattle. By the way of liberal NYC then California. Definitely enjoying the 2a freedoms available here. Looking forward to meeting some of you.
Seattle officials to propose law requiring owners to lock up guns
This anti gun train is just not stopping seems like everyday it is something new ,
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Seattle's proposed gun law faces huge hurdle
"How exactly the city frames this legislation will be determined in the months ahead. It could include anything from making this tax-related, or labeling this a public health matter — as they did to get the initiative banning safe injection sitesshot...
Rantz: Seattle mayor’s gun violence plan lacks actual plan
The article:
Can someone remind Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan that a plan to tackle gun violence should include actual plans? She seems to have forgotten any specific details on going after the actual gun violence we’re experiencing...
Will Seattle Mayor’s Gun Control Proposal Collide with State Law?
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Wednesday her desire for legislation requiring so-called “safe storage” of firearms and “increased civil penalties…for not reporting lost or stolen firearms,” but will that effort collide with...
from the article:
So far, in Seattle, 18 extreme risk protection orders have been petitioned by police, and 37 weapons have been recovered. Of those incidents, about 60 percent were to prevent suicides, and about 40 percent were to prevent violence against others.
Seattle Mayor outlines plan...
3-Gun at firearms academy of seattle (FAS)
I saw from their website that in March they have started up both their IDPA and 3-Gun matches. Can anyone tell me about the 3-Gun match. How many stages? Are they quick bay style? Is there long distance? How much and how far for the Long Distance...
Here it comes...
Infectious-disease outbreaks in Seattle homeless people concern health officials
King County public health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about a variety of outbreaks of serious infectious diseases among people who are homeless.
Seattle-King County Public...
CZ 550 American rifle in .270 Winchester topped with rings and Nikon 3x9 Monarch UCC rifle scope. Hammer forged barrel, CZ's dual mode trigger - features regular trigger mode and set trigger. Internal 5 shot magazine with hinged floor plate. Rifle is in good condition and shoots well. Asking...
I'm all for keeping guns from mentally unstable people but not without due process. According to the article...
now before we start preaching to the choir about how this is a bunch of whatever BS, agenda, knee jerk feel good remarks I have a legitimate question especially for those with legal...