1. In 1937, the Washington State Grange, a statewide organization for farmers and rural communities, held its annual convention in Spokane. During the convention, the group passed several resolutions, including one calling for increased government support for farmers and another calling for the construction of new roads and bridges in rural areas.

2. On January 23, 1964, a large earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska, causing widespread damage and triggering a tsunami that affected parts of Washington State. The quake was one of the strongest ever recorded in the United States, registering a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale.

3. In 1970, the Washington State Legislature passed a law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and other areas. The law was one of the first of its kind in the country and reflected a growing awareness of LGBTQ rights and visibility in the state.

4. On January 23, 1997, the city of Seattle opened the Experience Music Project (EMP), a museum dedicated to the history and culture of popular music in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The museum, which was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, features interactive exhibits, archives, and live performances.

5. In 2015, Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington State after a measles outbreak affected dozens of people, primarily children. The outbreak was linked to a lack of vaccination among some communities and sparked a national conversation about the importance of herd immunity and public health.