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Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located in the U.S. state of Washington between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, about 96 miles (155 km) south of the United States–Canadian border in King County, of which it is the county seat. Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city in Washington, USA. The city is situated on a peninsula on the southern end of Washington's Puget Sound, in an area 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle, 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the State capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. According to 2006 Washington State OFM estimates, Tacoma has an estimated population of 199,600. Tacoma stands as the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area, the third-largest in the state, and the seat of government of Pierce County.

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The Apple Cup upside: A state team will win

Nov 21, 2008 6:46 pm

If Saturday's woeful Washington-Washington State game produces a touchdown dance, it ought to be the Kan-Kan. As in Kansas vs. Kansas State, 1987-88. "The...

Dance review: "Lost Action" weaves a sobering tale

Nov 21, 2008 6:37 pm

Choreographer Crystal Pite's "Lost Action," performed by Canadian dance company Kidd Pivot, is a thrilling and sobering work about soldiers and loss. Review by Michael Upchurch.

Dance review: Alonzo King re-imagines ballet for a new century

Nov 21, 2008 6:16 pm

Alonzo King's LINES Ballet performs "Long River, High Sky," a fascinating blend of ballet and kung fu, at University of Washington's Meany Hall. Review by Jean Lenihan.

Stock market trades cautiously

Nov 21, 2008 6:10 pm

Wall Street traded cautiously today, moving in and out of positive territory, with investors taking a breather from the heavy selling of recent days.

Russian conductor's talents showcased in return engagement

Nov 21, 2008 5:42 pm

Conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads Seattle Symphony in a distinguished performance.

Colorado Marine posts bail in Washington State

Nov 21, 2008 5:06 pm

PORT ANGELES — A Marine arrested in Washington state on desertion and contempt of court charges has posted $5,000 bail.

Comedy review | "D-List" star Kathy Griffin brings her "A" game to the Paramount

Nov 21, 2008 4:55 pm

Comedy review: Kathy Griffin brought her acerbic brand of celeb-skewering comedy to the Paramount Theatre Thursday night, for a four-show stand that continues through Nov. 22.

Airbus says it benefited from Boeing strike

Nov 21, 2008 4:28 pm

The recently ended Machinists strike at Boeing benefited Airbus, the European jet maker said, because it gave stretched suppliers more time to focus on Airbus orders.

Boeing warns of possible layoffs in 2009

Nov 21, 2008 4:28 pm

Boeing management warned workers Thursday that employment will fall in 2009 and that layoffs are possible, an ominous sign that even the previously booming aerospace sector is staggering from the worl...

More animals found in Ferndale-area abuse case

Nov 21, 2008 4:28 pm

FERNDALE — More abused animals have been discovered in a home on the 7000 block of Tall Cedars Lane near Ferndale.

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