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On December 19, 1960, Washington’s nine Republican presidential electors cast their ballots for their party’s choice, Richard M. Nixon. 64 years later, Washington has 12 electoral votes in the Electoral College. #ElectoralCollege #waelex

Historic #Seattle 1962 Traffic Report: Watch for construction detours at Denny Way and Stewart Street, over the "Seattle Freeway."

45 years ago on December 29, 1979, the MV Issaquah joined the Washington State Ferries fleet. "Issy" got its name thanks largely through the efforts of Harriet Fish, an Issaquah historian, who lobbied state officials and later helped christen the first “Rainbow Class" boat.

20 years ago today on December 30, 2004: Two months after the election, WA Secretary of State Sam Reed certified Christine Gregoire’s 129-vote margin of victory over Dino Rossi. Washington voters cast more than 2.8 million ballots for governor. #waelex

Citizens legally drank their way into the New Year for the last time for nearly 20 years. On January 1, 1916, Washington became officially dry, with no liquor to be mru1ufactured or sold. #ByByeJohnBarleycorn #wahistory #prohibition

On today’s National Mourning Day for President Jimmy Carter, we remember Carter’s visit to Spokane’s Expo ’74 in June 1974. Gov. Carter of Georgia was joined by host Gov. Daniel J. Evans of Washington and the governors of Alaska and Connecticut for a tour of the site.

52 years today: Following his third straight inauguration, WA Gov. Dan Evans gives his inaugural address to the Legislature on January 10, 1973, declaring "I would rather cross the political aisle than cross the people." #waleg

"It is important for Washington residents to be able to see how our state’s government got its start more than 135 years ago,” said Sec. Steve Hobbs. You can view the constitution on Thursday, January 16. Learn more about this occasion here: bit.ly/4h62ub0

Throughout 2025 legislative session, we’ll be sharing scenes from the Forty-Fourth Legislature which first convened 50 years ago today on January 13, 1975. Did you know that legislators had their newspapers delivered by pages to their desks in the chamber? #waleg

WA Gov. Jay Inslee’s official portrait was unveiled this afternoon. Seattle based visual artist Grace Athena Floyd, selected for the portrait, was on hand for the ceremony. The last time a 3-term governor took part in a portrait unveiling was the late Dan Evans in 1981. #waleg

In January 1933, when Clarence Martin became WA’s governor, the state said farewell to Roland H. Hartley. Hartley took Martin to the governor’s desk and noted “I’m turning over some trouble to you – maybe.” At the height of the Depression, WA’s unemployment rate was 33%. #waleg

Daniel J. Evans receives an ovation as he arrives in the House chamber, 60 years ago this week on January 13, 1965. Evans became the youngest governor in state history at the age of 39, defeating incumbent Democratic Gov. Albert D. Rosellini. #waleg

Inauguration of Governor Daniel J. Evans, January 13, 1965. youtu.be/8EWclLkjfcQ?si… via YouTube #waleg

34 years ago: In the prelude to Operation Desert Storm, 1,500 anti-war protestors take over the House chamber in Olympia, flooding the floor and rostrum, vowing not to leave. 📷 Anti-war protests, January 15, 1991. House photograph, Washington State Archives. #waleg

39 years ago today: More than 2,000 people from across Washington marched to the Capitol in Olympia as part of the state’s first observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on January 20, 1986. #waleg #MLKDay

#ArchivesLandscape on this month's #ArchivesHashtagParty! Washington's diverse geography means you can go from the lush, temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the arid, wind-swept hills of the Palouse, all within a few hours.

"Ralph Munro was a dedicated servant of the people during his time as Secretary of State ... I extend my condolences to his family for their loss." – Secretary Steve Hobbs. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/4isNyVx Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives

This week, the Washington State Archives awarded $506,000 in grants to 27 local government agencies for digital imaging, technology tools, and record management programs through the Local Records Grant Program. Read the full news release: bit.ly/45tuL8P

New book honors 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugees arriving in WA Legacy washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/28/new…