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Most school funding measures around state are approved, but Seattle voters defeat school levy and reject fluoridation proposal on March 12, 1963.

On March 12, 1963, voters in Spokane, Walla Walla, Bellingham, Tacoma, and other cities around the state approve most, but not all, of the many local tax levies and bond issues on the election ballot,...

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Seattle City Council concludes on January 31, 1968, that legal means don't exist to curb hippies.

On January 31, 1968, a Seattle City Council meeting concludes that legal means do not exist to curb hippies in the University District.

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Edwin Pratt is murdered outside his Shoreline home on January 26, 1969.

On January 26, 1969, civil rights leader and Seattle Urban League Executive Director Edwin Pratt (1930-1969) is killed by a shotgun blast in the doorway of his home at 17916 1st Avenue NE in Shoreline...

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Buses in Seattle stop making change on March 20, 1969.

On March 20, 1969, Seattle buses and trolley coaches stop making change for fares. The Seattle Transit System introduces the new policy in an effort to prevent robberies and to ensure the safety of it...

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Seattle water department begins fluoridation of water supply on January 12, 1970.

On January 12, 1970, the Seattle water department begins fluoridating the water that supplies the city and many surrounding communities. The controversial move comes more than a year after city voters...

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Washington establishes recognition days in honor of Mother Joseph and Marcus Whitman on April 16, 1999.

On April 16, 1999, Washington Governor Gary Locke signs into law SB 5734, which sets forth April 16 as Mother Joseph Day and September 4 as Marcus Whitman Day. These days (which are not legal holidays...

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