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October Archives Treasure #1: Columbus Day Storm docs

October Archives Treasure #1: Columbus Day Storm docs

One of many Western Washington roads covered by fallen trees caused by the 1962 Columbus Day Storm. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives) Mid-October weather around here typically means a cloudy or rainy day, mild temperatures and barely any wind. But longtime Washington residents also remember that the weather can turn deadly this time of year. Oct. 12 is the anniversary of what was called the worst weather disaster to hit Washington in the 20th Century. The Columbus Day Storm…

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Time to vote on Archives treasures

Time to vote on Archives treasures

With “voting season” now underway, here is a chance to vote on something else while you ponder what’s on your General Election ballot. It’s time to vote on the October edition of Archives treasures, which features three interesting, rare or just plain cool items found in our State Archives. Now, let’s meet the three candidates: 1)    Photos of Gov. Evans’ successful climb of Mount Rainier in 1965.  2)    Photos from the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, which is regarded as the…

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Archives treasure #2: Columbus Day Storm images

Archives treasure #2: Columbus Day Storm images

(Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives) After more than two months of dry, sunny weather, we’re finally seeing the rain return to Washington. But 50 years ago today, Washington and the Pacific Northwest experienced far worse than rain. It was on Oct. 12, 1962, that hurricane-level winds and rain lashed the Pacific Coast from northern California up to British Columbia in what was known as the Columbus Day Storm, considered to be the worst and deadliest storm on record in…

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Remembering 1962’s Columbus Day Storm

Remembering 1962’s Columbus Day Storm

Photo courtesy Washington State Archives October 12 is the anniversary of what was called the worst weather disaster to hit Washington in the 20th century. The Columbus Day Storm in 1962 struck the Pacific Coast from San Francisco north to British Columbia. The storm killed 47 people between Vancouver, B.C., and San Francisco, including nine in Washington. Gusts of up to 150 mph were recorded early in the storm before power outages disabled the wind-measuring instruments. The storm blew down…

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