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When Edgar Martinez came to Olympia

When Edgar Martinez came to Olympia

With baseball season under way, we’re remembering the day when one of the most beloved Seattle Mariners of all time visited the Capitol. Just months after he retired from an 18-year MLB career, all with Seattle, Edgar Martinez came to Olympia on April 6, 2005. While here, he was photographed with Gov. Chris Gregoire in her office and later signing autographs for fans in the front lobby of the Governor’s Office. Both photos are found in the State Archives. Martinez…

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Archives Treasure #3: Kingdome docs

Archives Treasure #3: Kingdome docs

(Image courtesy of Washington State Archives) It kinda looked like a giant gray mushroom just south of downtown Seattle. It was a less-than-perfect place to watch baseball on a warm summer night (who wants to be indoors watching baseball on those nights?!). But it also was the first home for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners, and it briefly was home base for the Sonics (remember them?) and Sounders in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. Of course, we are…

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From the Archives: World Series tix for M’s?

From the Archives: World Series tix for M’s?

Is this the year that the Mariners finally reach the World Series? Some baseball experts think so. While we won’t know the answer until October, it’s fun to at least dream of World Series tickets for our beloved M’s. In honor of opening day for the Mariners, our ever-alert State Archives staff has found something that lets us imagine a Fall Classic involving Seattle: phantom tickets for the 1996 World Series, with games 1, 2 and 6 slated to be…

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Wyman throws first pitch at M’s game

Wyman throws first pitch at M’s game

(Secretary Wyman and her family and Assistant Secretary of State Ken Raske (right) with the Mariner Moose. Photos courtesy of Heather Lucas.) On a warm evening, as shadows were winning the battle with the sinking sun, the pitcher jogged to a spot in front of the Safeco Field mound amid cheers. The hurler glanced at the catcher, smiled, and let fly. When the ball reached its target, the pitcher leaped into the air in triumph, arms raised, as the fans…

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Hot dogging it at PSRW event

Hot dogging it at PSRW event

(Special Programs Director Stephanie Horn and Deputy Secretary of State Mark Neary.) Whoever said there is no such thing as a free lunch obviously missed the Public Service Recognition Week event on the East Plaza lawn of the Capitol Campus Wednesday. Hundreds of public employees gathered to eat free hot dogs, potato chips and bottled water served by our office’s Special Programs staff and Deputy Secretary of State Mark Neary. PSRW is held during May to celebrate the achievements of…

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Remember these guys, M’s fans?

Remember these guys, M’s fans?

(Photos courtesy Washington State Archives) So far, so good for the Mariners. The M’s are scoring a few runs and playing .500 ball after winning their home opener over the Astros Monday night. With baseball on the minds of many, here are two State Archives photos of a few famous Mariners from yesteryear. The top photo (from the Archives’ Washington State Patrol collection)  shows Edgar Martinez signing autographs in the Governor’s Office during his 2005 visit to Olympia, soon after…

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CFD and Mariners offer sweet prize for Earth Day

CFD and Mariners offer sweet prize for Earth Day

The Washington State Combined Fund Drive is doing its part to help the environment, and honor public employees at the same time. As a part of Public Service Recognition Week, the CFD will be holding its first-ever “Go Green” contest. From April 2 through Earth Day (April 22), every $5 that a donor signs up to contribute, or increases on his/her monthly contributions to ANY of the Combined Fund Drive’s charities in the category of ANIMALS & THE ENVIRONMENT  will…

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