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2000 Census: Every county grows and Washington state's population expands by 21.11 percent over 1990 count.

The 2000 U.S. Census reveals that every county in the state of Washington sees an increase in population since the previous census in 1990. Some cities and towns show dramatic population growth, while...

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Steve Ballmer takes over as CEO of Microsoft on January 13, 2000.

On January 13, 2000, at a press conference, Bill Gates (b. 1953) turns over leadership of Microsoft to Steve Ballmer (b. 1956). Gates retains his position as chairman of the board and takes the title ...

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation becomes the nation's richest philanthropic trust with a gift of $5 billion on January 24, 2000.

On January 24, 2000, Bill and Melinda Gates announce a gift of $5 billion in Microsoft stock to their namesake foundation. The contribution raises the total Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation endowme...

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Wallingford Branch, The Seattle Public Library, opens on January 29, 2000.

On January 29, 2000, the new Wallingford Branch, The Seattle Public Library opens at 1501 N 45th Street on the ground floor of the Fremont Public Association Resource Center. This is the second branch...

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Alaska Flight 261 bound for Seattle crashes into the Pacific Ocean on January 31, 2000.

On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261, bound for Seattle, plunges into the Pacific Ocean 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, off the coast of California, killing all 88 passengers and crew. T...

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Suquamish Indians harvest clams in first commercial dig on private, non-Indian land on February 15, 2000.

On February 15, 2000, members of the Suquamish Tribe dig about 2,000 pounds of Manila clams at Erland Point, on Bremerton, Kitsap County. This is the first Native American commercial clamdig on privat...

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Seattle municipal court judge dismisses WTO gas mask case on February 17, 2000.

On February 17, 2000, a municipal court judge dismisses criminal charges against a man accused of violating the emergency order prohibiting the possession of "devices commonly known as gas masks" duri...

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Swedish Hospital merges with Providence Hospital and discontinues elective abortions on February 29, 2000.

On February 29, 2000, Swedish Hospital merges with Providence Hospital and discontinues elective abortions. The decision is a dealmaker between the Catholic-run Providence Hospital and the secular Swe...

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Mysterious mound of manure constipates stream near Ames Lake Creek in central King County on March 5, 2000.

On March 5, 2000, Jerry and Sally Sinnema discover a foul odor and foamy discoloration in a stream on their Snoqualmie Valley dairy farm near Ames Lake Creek in central King County. They trace the con...

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The Seattle Times begins morning publication on March 6, 2000, launching a newspaper war with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

On March 6, 2000, after serving as the Puget Sound region's primary evening newspaper for more than a century, The Seattle Times shifts publication to mornings. The move to a morning edition puts it i...

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In ceremony originally scheduled for New Year's Eve, Carl Smool ignites fire sculptures at Seattle Center on March 19, 2000.

On March 19, 2000, artist Carl Smool ignites 17 giant sculptures at Seattle Center as 10,000 watch. The "Hope and Dreams Fire Ceremony" was originally planned for New Year's Eve festivities on Decembe...

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Woodmont Library is dedicated on March 25, 2000.

On March 25, 2000, the King County Library System (KCLS) holds a dedication ceremony for the Woodmont Library, 12 days after the library first opened to the public. The new library, located at the cor...

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