1. In 1959, the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority officially opened the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge, which spans Lake Washington from Seattle to Mercer Island. The bridge was named in honor of the man who planned the construction of the first floating bridge across the lake.

2. On August 7, 1962, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near the Canadian border in what is now known as the Seattle Fault Zone. The quake was the largest to hit the region in over 50 years, causing widespread damage and power outages.

3. In 1998, the city of Spokane hosted the Goodwill Games, an international multi-sport event created by Ted Turner. Over 2,000 athletes from over 60 countries competed in the games, which were held in various venues throughout the city.

4. On August 7, 2004, the Seattle Mariners retired the number 24 jersey worn by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. The ceremony was held during a game against the Anaheim Angels at Safeco Field, with Griffey's family and former teammates in attendance.

5. In 2017, the city of Vancouver, Washington unveiled a new interactive art installation called the "Vancouver Waterfront Park Interactive Artwork." The installation consists of five sculptures that light up and emit sounds when people interact with them, creating a unique audio/visual experience for visitors to the park.