From the Archives: When 2001 Legislature had a shake-up
This photo shows damage to the Legislative Building caused by the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake. (Photos courtesy Washington State Archives) Fifteen years ago this week, the Legislature was forced to find a temporary home, courtesy of the Nisqually Earthquake. The magnitude 6.8 quake occurred late in the morning on Feb. 28, 2001, lasting about 45 seconds. The Legislature was in action that day when the tremor hit. The Senate was in the midst of Democratic and Republican Caucus meetings when the shaking…