Washington
Pacific Paradise and Urban Culture
A Message from the Governor
Over the past decade, Washington has consistently been among the few states to rank as one of the best states for business and one of the best states for workers.
Jay Inslee
About Washington
Washington State, often simply called “Washington,” is a captivating and diverse state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a spirit of innovation, Washington offers a wealth of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Washington’s landscapes are a tapestry of lush forests, rugged mountains, and picturesque coastlines. The state is home to the majestic Cascade Range, including the iconic Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, as well as the Olympic Peninsula, with its pristine rainforests.
Crimes Overview
Washington generally has lower crime rates for murder, rape, assault, and kidnapping compared to the national averages. However, the state faces a higher rate of robbery, burglary, arson, vandalism, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Identity theft is also more prevalent in Washington.
On the positive side, drug offenses are not a significant concern in the state, and weapon law violations are relatively lower than the national average.
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Cities of Washington
Aberdeen
Airway Heights
Algona
Anacortes
Arlington
Auburn
Bainbridge Island
Battle Ground
Beaux Arts
Bellevue
Bellingham
Bingen
Black Diamond
Blaine
Bonney Lake
Bothell
Bremerton
Brier
Buckley
Burien
Burlington
Carnation
Centralia
Chehalis
Cheney
Cle Elum
Clyde Hill
College Place
Colville
Connell
Covington
Darrington
Des Moines
Dupont
Duvall
East Wenatchee
Eatonville
Edgewood
Edmonds
Ellensburg
Elma
Enumclaw
Ephrata
Everett
Everson
Federal Way
Ferndale
Fife
Fircrest
Gig Harbor
Gold Bar
Goldendale
Grand Coulee
Grandview
Granite Falls
Hoquiam
Index
Issaquah
Kalama
Kelso
Kenmore
Kennewick
Kent
Kettle Falls
Kirkland
La Center
Lacey
Lake Forest Park
Lake Stevens
Lakewood
Liberty Lake
Long Beach
Longview
Lynden
Maple Valley
Marysville
Medina
Mercer Island
Mill Creek
Milton
Monroe
Montesano
Mountlake Terrace
Mount Vernon
Moxee
Mukilteo
Newcastle
Newport
Normandy Park
North Bend
Oak Harbor
Oakville
Olympia
Orting
Othello
Pacific
Pasco
Port Angeles
Port Orchard
Port Townsend
Poulsbo
Prosser
Puyallup
Quincy
Raymond
Redmond
Renton
Richland
Ridgefield
Ritzville
Royal City
Ruston
Sammamish
SeaTac
Seattle
Sedro Woolley
Selah
Sequim
Shelton
Shoreline
Skykomish
Snohomish
Snoqualmie
Soap Lake
Spokane
Spokane Valley
Stanwood
Steilacoom
Sultan
Sumas
Sumner
Tacoma
Toledo
Toppenish
Tukwila
Tumwater
Union Gap
University Place
Vancouver
Walla Walla
Warden
Washougal
Wenatchee
Westport
West Richland
White Salmon
Woodinville
Woodland
Woodway
Yakima
Metropolitan Counties
Asotin
Benton
Chelan
Clark
Cowlitz
Douglas
Franklin
King
Kitsap
Pierce
Skagit
Skamania
Snohomish
Spokane
Stevens
Thurston
Walla Walla
Whatcom
Yakima
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Adams
Clallam
Columbia
Garfield
Grant
Grays Harbor
Island
Jefferson
Kittitas
Lewis
Lincoln
Mason
Okanogan
Pend Oreille
San Juan
Whitman