History & Politics

Rosa Franklin was the first Black woman elected to the Washington State Senate. She served one term in the House of Representatives from 1991-1993....

In the sequel to his popular Washington Territory, author Robert E. Ficken, ably and with characteristically wry humor, describes Washington State'...

An anything-but-dry history textbook in a take-it-with-you package, Washington’s History is a fascinating walk through the sweeping story of a plac...

Exploring Washington's Majestic State Capitol by Cathleen M. Norman. An introduction to the scenic Capitol Campus and its historic architecture and...

Washington State is a place of political mavericks. Split tickets are a source of pride and independent voters outnumber Democrats and Republicans....

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy ignited America’s Apollo Project and sparked a revolution in space exploration. Today the New Apollo Energy Proj...

You can't do justice to Adele Ferguson's laugh with only one adjective. It's earthy, infectious and punctuated with delight. Although it has been 5...

Kids can now practice their skills in vocabulary, reading, writing, social studies, math, and science while getting to know the state they love! Ea...

The right of citizens to vote is a pillar of democracy--a mainstay denied to Washington women until they united in a campaign to enact change. Suff...

Helen Sommers served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1972 to 2009. She represented the 36th district as a Democrat. At the time of ...

Leonard Alson Sawyer represented the 25th district as a Democrat initially elected in 1955, serving until 1975. He was Speaker of the House from 19...

From the Washington State Legislature Oral History Program, these books capture and preserve personal recollections and perspectives of individuals...

Sausage is an unvarnished behind-the-scenes look at how Congress works -- or sometimes, doesn't work. Written by former Congressman Denny Heck of W...