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Washington State Report Evergreen

Washington State Report Evergreen. Adina Abiy 4th Grade 2018. Location of Washington State. Washington is located northwest of the United S tates of America Oregon is South of Washington Idaho is east of Washington. Government of Washington. Our governor is Jay Inslee

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Washington State Report Evergreen

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  1. Washington State ReportEvergreen Adina Abiy 4th Grade 2018

  2. Location of Washington State • Washington is located northwest of the United States of America • Oregon is South of Washington • Idaho is east of Washington

  3. Government of Washington • Our governor is Jay Inslee • Jay Inslee became the 23rd governor of Washington in 2013 • Jay Inslee was in the house of Represenitves from 1989-1993

  4. Symbols of Washington State • Washington’s State flower is the Coast Rhododendron • Washington’s state bird is a willow goldfinch • Washington’s State tree is the Western Hemlock

  5. Interesting Facts about Washington • Washington is the only state to be named after a president • The highest place in Washington is Mt. Rainer which is 14,410 feet above sea level • Washington state dance is square dance

  6. Location of Everett • Everett is in Washington • Everett is northwest of Washington • Marysville is north of Everett

  7. County of Everett • Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington • With an estimated population of 801,633 Snohomish county is the third most populous county in Washington • Snohomish county was created out of an island county on January 14, 1861 and is named for the Snohomish tribe

  8. History of Everett • Everett was surrendered to the United States by the people who were living there in 1855 • Everett is named after Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby • Everett received an All-American award in 2002

  9. What Everett is Known for • Everett is known for its largest building the Boeing Plant. • Everett is known for the home to the largest marina in the west coast • Everett was selected as the site of the U.S. Navy Homeport, Naval Station Everett in 1984

  10. Recreational Highlights of Everett • The Art Shack Center is a fun art gallery to go to. The gallery displays art works from local regional international artist. • The Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens is a natural highlight that shows the ecological beauty of the Northwest region plants and flowers. • The Imagine Children’s Museum is a highly rated museum in Everett that helps child development through playing and interacting.

  11. Interesting Facts about Everett • In 1984 Everett was selected as the site of the U.S. Navy Homeport • Forest Park is the oldest park in Everett the park is heavily wooded with trails, playgroundsand public swimming pools • Jetty Island is a man-made Island and park located just off the Everett waterfront

  12. Everett, WA Jetty Island • Jetty Island is a man-made island that is two miles long and a half mile wide and approximately 1,800 acres • Jetty Island has no plumbing, electricity or structures only a floating bathroom off the island’s shore • During the summer months a small fairy boat becomes optional to allow access to and from the island

  13. WA, Everett Angels of the Winds Arena • In 2003 the Angeles of the Winds Arena (known as Everett Events Center) opened • The arena’s twin masts are a signature of Everett Skyline • The $83 million dollar arena hosts all sorts of things such as concert , trade shows, hockey and high school graduations

  14. WA, Everett Forest Park • Everett is home to 40 parks and Forest Park is the second biggest park in Everett with 11 acres • Forest Park is the oldest public park in Everett • Forest Park has 1.5 miles of paved and short forest trails

  15. Education in Everett WA • Everett school district has the highest graduation rate for English-language learners • Most of the cities high school are served by Everett School District but some portions of Everett that lay on the southwestern part of Everett are served by the Mukilteo School District • Everett has received a recognition of a four year graduation rate of 90% and a five year graduation rate of 94.5%

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