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New exhibit showcases Washington’s mark on the world

New exhibit showcases Washington’s mark on the world

Members of Nirvana, from left: Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl. (Photo by Anton Corbijn) A free, privately funded exhibit opening next week in the State Capitol does more than just celebrate the many triumphs in business, science, technology and music that put Washington on the global map. “Grand Coulee to Grunge” is a good reminder that, as a state, we’ve been making it big for more than a century, and continue to do so. The image-based exhibit will…

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From Your Corner: Yakima’s name

From Your Corner: Yakima’s name

(Photo courtesy of Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce) Nestled in the heart of the Yakima Valley is the city of Yakima.  With a population of 91,067, it’s the eighth largest city in the state. The name Yakima comes from the Native American tribe of the region.  Several divergent theories exist on the exact meaning of the word and the story behind its origin. The most widely accepted meaning of the word is “runaway,” which is believed to refer to the waters…

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