Category: History

June 15, 1215: King John of England sealed – not signed – Magna Carta, placing limits on the powers of the crown for the first time.

The “Power Belt of the Great Northwest” is located near and benefits from the drainage of the Wenatachee, Entiat, and Chelan rivers and Lake Chelan. Almost 90 percent of the county is owned by the state and federal governments due to hydroelectric power development.

Yakima County is Washington’s second largest by land area and seventh largest in population. Named for the Yakama tribe, it is now home to the Yakama Indian Reservation, which comprises 36 percent of the total area.

I have yet to meet a person who knew Bob Utter who has failed at some point to mention the ever-present twinkle in his eye.

Founded in 1845, Lewis County is the oldest county in Washington, named to honor Meriwether Lewis of the Corps of Discovery. It was so large at the time that it is known as the “mother of all counties,” as half of present-day Washington state was carved from its borders.

As the WSBA celebrates its 125th year, it’s an opportunity to review the history of Bar members.

As the WSBA celebrates its 125th year, it’s an opportunity to review the history of Bar members.

As the WSBA celebrates its 125th year, it’s an opportunity to review the history of Bar members.

Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16, in 2015. Although it’s a federal holiday, many businesses don’t close (the WSBA offices will be closed in observance) — and for some, the only celebration of the holiday consists of shopping for bargains at Presidents Day Weekend sales. So let’s learn a little more about this relatively […]

This week, many of us will sit down to a gluttonous holiday feast with a roasted (or deep-fried) turkey as the centerpiece. But when and how did this bird become a Thanksgiving must-have?

On Nov. 11, 2014, Washington commemorates 125 years of statehood. The WSBA joined in the fun with a staff open house introducing our own 125th anniversary celebration.