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About the Woodinville, Snohomish and Bellevue, Washington Area Woodinville, WashingtonFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Woodinville is a city located in King County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,194. There is also a much larger population with Woodinville mailing addresses in adjacent unincorporated King and Snohomish county areas. Woodinville has waterfront parks on the Sammamish River, sweeping winery and brewery grounds, and densely wooded residential areas. History
From time immemorial, the Woodinville area was inhabited by the native Sammamish people. In 1871, Ira Woodin and his wife Susan moved from Seattle and up the Sammamish River to build a cabin, log timber and farm cattle. A town gradually built up around the cabin, which served as its first school and Post Office, with Susan Woodin as Postmaster. Woodin and his son-in-law Thomas Sanders set up the first general store. Like other nearby towns, Woodinville began as a logging community, became a farming center in the early decades of the 20th century, and developed into a suburb of Seattle after World War II. In 1969, rock bands including The Guess Who performed at the Seattle Pop Festival at Woodinville's Gold Creek Park. The growth of Bothell in the early 1990s led to plans for it to annex Woodinville; the residents of Woodinville responded by voting for incorporation in 1992. Woodinville was officially incorporated on March 31, 1993. GeographyWoodinville is located in northern King County east of the city of Bothell at approximately According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.7 km©÷ (5.7 mi©÷). 14.6 km©÷ (5.6 mi©÷) of it is land and 0.1 km©÷ (0.04 mi©÷) of it is water. The total area is 0.35% water. TransportationWoodinville contains two historic and scenic rail lines. Officially referred to as the Woodinville Subdivision, they were used by the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train, whose destination was the Columbia Winery, until July 31, 2007, and they are still used for some freight service. There has been a controversial push by some King County officials to remove both lines and replace them with bicycle trails. However, in the wake of the defeat of the Roads and Transit measure on the November 2007 ballot and growing concern about global warming and ever-worsening traffic congestion, recent months have a seen a surge of interest in saving the lines and using them for a commuter rail service that would link Woodinville with Bellevue and other major destinations on the rapidly growing Eastside. NeighborhoodsThe Woodinville city government has created eleven geographically defined neighborhoods within the city limits .
EducationMost of Woodinville is serviced by the Northshore School District, however the extreme southwestern portions of the city lie within the Lake Washington School District. Elementary Schools
(Woodinville students living in areas zoned to the Lake Washington School District attend Muir Elemetary School in Kirkland) Junior High Schools High Schools
Civic EventsCivic events in Woodinville include:
DemographicsAs of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,194 people, 3,512 households, and 2,412 families residing in the city. The population density was 629.4/km©÷ (1,630.0/mi©÷). There were 3,592 housing units at an average density of 245.9/km©÷ (636.8/mi©÷). The racial makeup of the city was 84.01% White, 0.91% African American, 0.51% Native American, 7.33% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 3.70% from other races, and 3.28% from two or more races. 7.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.4% were of German, 11.6% English, 8.9% Irish and 7.9% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 3,512 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15. In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $68,114, and the median income for a family was $81,251. Males had a median income of $53,214 versus $35,404 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,458. 4.4% of the population and 2.7% of families were below the poverty line. 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Woodinville ranks 34th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. EconomyWoodinville's economy is a mix of light industrial, retail, and tourism. Woodinville is increasingly known for its local wineries, which showcase wines from grapes grown in Eastern Washington including Chateau Ste. Michelle (well-known for their popular summer concert series), Columbia Winery and dozens of other smaller ones. The Woodinville Tourist District is also home to the Redhook Ale Brewery and several fine restaurants including The Herbfarm "destination" restaurant. Until July 2007, the north end of the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train's route was at the Columbia Winery. Talks are currently underway to restore service, but running from Woodinville north to Snohomish, instead of south to Renton. Notable Residents
See also Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 686,300 residents (2007 figures), making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King (1,861,300) and Pierce (790,500) counties (2007 figures). The county seat is at Everett, the county's largest city in population. Snohomish County was created out of Island County on January 14, 1861.
GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,689 km² (2,196 sq mi). 5,411 km² (2,089 sq mi) of it is land and 278 km² (107 sq mi) of it (4.89%) is water. The highest point in the county is volcanic Glacier Peak at 10,541 feet (3,213 meters) above sea level. Natural FeaturesMountains
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Political FeaturesMajor Cities (in order of population- 2007 figures)
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TransportationMajor Highways
EducationFor higher education, currently, Snohomish county ranks as one of the the largest populated counties in the USA without a four-year baccalaureate- and advanced-degree-granting institution (Seattle Times). Edmonds Community College and Central Washington University have worked together since 1975 to provide higher education in Snohomish County. After earning a two-year degree online or on campus from Edmonds Community College, students can continue their studies for a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University-Lynnwood in Snoqualmie Hall, a shared building on the Edmonds CC campus. Edmonds and Everett community colleges provide academic transfer degrees, career training and basic education in Snohomish County. Together, the colleges serve more than 40,000 people annually. About 40 percent of all high school graduates in Snohomish County begin their college education at Edmonds or Everett community college. The schools provide access to bachelor's degrees in the county in partnership with state universities. During the 2007 legislative session, the State Legislature appropriated $4 million to plan for the creation of a University of Washington branch campus to serve north Snohomish, Island, and Skagit counties. It is expected that the college will be located somewhere between Everett and Stanwood. With a focus on upper-division science, engineering, and technology courses, the college should begin its first classes sometime in 2008. Initially, sites in Everett and Stanwood as well as near Lake Stevens/Snohomish and Smokey Point/Lakewood were in the running as possible locations for the college. In late August, the university and state Office of Financial Management narrowed the sites under consideration from 73 to nine, all in Snohomish County- two in Everett and seven in the greater Smokey Point area (two near Stimson Crossing, two in Lakewood, two in Smokey Point, and one south of the Arlington Airport). In late September, this field was narrowed down to four- two in Everett, one in Smokey Point, and one in Lake Stevens. A recommendation is due in November, and the final decision on the location is expected to be made by the State Legislature during the 2008 session. DemographicsAs of the census² of 2000, there were 606,024 people, 224,852 households, and 157,846 families residing in the county. The population density was 112/km² (290/sq mi). There were 236,205 housing units at an average density of 44/km² (113/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 85.63% White, 1.67% Black or African American, 1.36% Native American, 5.78% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 1.92% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. 4.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.2% were of German, 10.0% English, 8.8% Irish, 8.4% Norwegian and 6.6% United States or American ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 224,852 households out of which 37.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13. In the county, the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 33.00% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $53,060, and the median income for a family was $60,726. Males had a median income of $43,293 versus $31,386 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,417. About 4.90% of families and 6.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.60% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over. Census-recognized communitiesOther communitiesSee alsoExternal links
Education linksBellevue, Washington
Bellevue is a rapidly growing city in King County, Washington, U.S., across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. In 2003 the Census Bureau estimated the city had a total population of 112,344, making it the fifth largest city in the state and the largest on the Eastside of King County. According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management's April 1, 2006 estimate, the city has a population of 117,000. Downtown Bellevue is undergoing rapid change. Lincoln Square, which opened in 2005, and a recently-completed overhaul of the former Qwest building into a new City Hall appear to be the leading edge of a development boom. Over the next few years, the area will see the construction of several additional high-rises and other projects for office, residential, and retail space. Based on per capita income, Bellevue is the 15th wealthiest of 522 communities in the state of Washington.[citation needed] History and growthBellevue was founded in 1869 by William Meydenbauer and was officially incorporated on March 21, 1953. Prior to the opening of the Lake Washington Floating Bridge in 1940, Bellevue was a rural area with little development. Once the bridge opened, access from Seattle improved, and the area gradually grew into a bedroom community. Following the 1963 opening of a second bridge across the lake, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, the city began to grow more rapidly. It has since become one of the largest cities in the state, with several high-rise structures in its core and a burgeoning business community. Reflective of Bellevue's growth over the years is Bellevue Square, now one of the largest shopping centers in the region. Opened in 1946, Bellevue Square underwent a significant expansion in the 1980s. More recently, an expansion to Bellevue Square along Bellevue Way called "The Lodge" and the new One Lincoln Tower promise to strengthen downtown Bellevue's role as the largest Seattle Eastside shopping and dining destination. The Bravern, a large mixed-use project currently under construction, will feature a Neiman Marcus (the first in the Pacific Northwest), along with an assortment of upscale stores. Bellevue's size stabilized during a regional downturn in the early 2000s, but growth has since resumed. The first phase of Ashwood Commons, a mostly-residential hi-rise, recently completed construction. A second office tower is under construction at Lincoln Square. Avalon Meydenbauer, new mixed-use development from AvalonBay Communities is scheduled to open in early 2008, and will consist of luxury apartment residences with a Safeway flagship store on-site. Bellevue Towers, a two-tower eco-luxury condominium project with a block-long urban garden and retail space is also underway. Another development similar to Lincoln Square is also planned, and a "superblock" development called Washington Square will cover nine city blocks and eventually include six 22-story towers. Other projects in Bellevue's future include Meydenbauer Place, a new Performing Arts Center, a second City Center office tower (which broke ground in July 2006), three more residential towers, and resumption of work on the previously abandoned Tech Tower site, now called Tower 333 -- Expedia will occupy 16 of its 20 floors. Developers are not expecting to have difficulty finding tenants for these new construction projects. GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.8 km² (33.9 mi²). 79.6 km² (30.8 mi²) of it is land and 8.2 km² (3.2 mi²) of it (9.29%) is water. The city's name is derived from a French term for "beautiful view". Under favorable weather conditions, scenic vistas of the Olympic Mountains and Cascade Mountains can be viewed from hilltops (and strategically-positioned high-rise buildings) within the incorporated city. The city lies between Lake Washington to the west and the smaller Lake Sammamish to the east. Much of Bellevue is drained by the Kelsey Creek watershed, whose source is located in the Larsen and Phantom Lake greenbelt and whose outlet is near where Interstate 90 meets Lake Washington's eastern shore. The city is bisected by Interstate 405 running north-south, and the southern portion is crossed from west to east by Interstate 90. The 520 freeway roughly delineates the upper reaches of Bellevue. South of I-90 the city’s Eastgate neighborhood continues up Cougar Mountain. To the west of Cougar Mountain, Bellevue includes Coal Creek and Factoria. Bellevue is bordered by the cities of Kirkland to the north and Redmond to the northeast along the Overlake and Crossroads neighborhoods. Across the short East Channel Bridge, I-90 connects Bellevue to Mercer Island to the southwest. Issaquah is to the east, down I-90 at the south end of Lake Sammamish. The city is also bordered to the west by the extremely wealthy suburbs of Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point and Yarrow Point. The south end of Bellevue is bordered by the city of Renton, and to the southeast, the relatively recently incorporated city of Newcastle. TransportationBellevue is the main Eastside hub for both the local transit authority, King County Metro, and Sound Transit, the regional transit system. The Bellevue Transit Center, which serves both Metro and Sound buses, is located in the heart of the downtown business district and is connected to Interstate 405 by NE 6th St. and a direct-access Texas T HOV ramp. Local buses run into Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton, and the University District; regional buses go to Bothell, Lynnwood, Everett, Seattle, Renton, Kent, Auburn and Federal Way, among other cities. The East Link light rail line is planned to run from Seattle through Mercer Island and Bellevue before ending in Redmond. A measure including this and other regional road and transit projects went before voters in November of 2007 and was defeated, so it is uncertain when East Link will be built, if at all. The financial uncertainty of the area's numerous transportation projects reflect the political fragmentation of the Puget Sound area. What is becoming apparent are the increasing costs associated with the central Puget Sound's regional transportation infrastructure. Bellevue is also served by a railroad, a Burlington Northern branch line known as the Woodinville Subdivision, which includes the historic Wilburton Trestle. This local freight line is the subject of a controversial plan by King County to remove the rails and replace them with a bicycle trail. In response, a grass roots movement has sprung up to both save the railroad and begin a rail transit service on it as an alternative to the heavily congested I-405 freeway, which runs roughly parallel to it. Government and politicsBellevue has a Council-Manager form of government. With seven, non-partisan council members elected at large for staggered four-year terms. The City Council selects a Mayor from among its members, who serves as council chair but has no veto power. As of 2006, the mayor is Grant Degginger and the city's manager is Steve Sarkozy. The position of Mayor is largely ceremonial in Bellevue as the City Manager runs the City's day-to-day operations. The mayor runs council meetings, helps choose the issues that get on the council's meeting agendas, and serves as the city's most visible spokesperson. The position of Mayor is part-time. In practice, operational authority is held by the City Manager, the position that supervises an employee/consultant form of municipal authority. In the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Bellevue residents cast 57.10% of their votes for Democrat John Kerry. EducationBellevue is home to Bellevue Community College (BCC) and City University. The highly rated BCC is the largest community college in Washington and the third largest institution of higher education in the state. The city hosts the Bellevue School District. Its four main public high schools - Bellevue High School, Interlake High School, Newport High School, and Sammamish High School were all included in Newsweek's listing of the Best High Schools in America (measured by the number of AP tests taken divided by the number of seniors). The Bellevue School District also has two alternative high schools, International School (which also made the list) and Robinswood High School. Four main high schools and International are the top-five ranked high schools in Washington State. Stevenson Elementary School, Odle Middle School, and Interlake High School offer the PRISM program, a program for gifted children. A full-day Spanish immersion program begins in elementary school at Puesta del Sol, and continues part-time through Tillicum Middle School and Newport High School. Sammamish High School is the designated Arts Magnet of the district, featuring a highly competitive choir and fine arts program with a professional hot glass studio. At the elementary level, Bellevue is home to the Eastside's only Waldorf Education, at Three Cedars School, and to several Montessori schools. EconomyWith its immediate proximity to Redmond, home of Microsoft, and direct highway access to Seattle via Interstate 90 and Washington State Route 520, Bellevue is now home to the headquarters of many small and large businesses. Many of these are technology companies, most started in the 1990s. The city has numerous thriving commercial districts. It also immediately borders the tiny but extremely affluent Lake Washington “Gold Coast” district (Medina, Hunts Point, Clyde Hill, and Yarrow Point), whose residents include Bill Gates and control a large portion of the local wealth. Besides Bellevue Square, there are three major shopping centers in the city: Factoria Mall to the south, Crossroads Mall to the East, and the Overlake Shopping District in the north. Companies headquartered or with major operations in Bellevue include:
DemographicsAs of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 112,344 people, 45,836 households, and 29,060 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,411.4/km² (3,563.6/mi²). There were 48,396 housing units at an average density of 607.7/km² (1,574.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.33% White, 1.99% African American, 0.32% Native American, 17.39% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 3.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.32% of the population. Bellevue residents are known as Bellevueites. There were 45,836 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93. In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males. According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $76,757, and the median income for a family was $89,020. Males had a median income of $56,456 versus $37,124 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,905. About 3.8% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. Bellevue was rated one of the 25 safest cities in America, based on the per-capita incidence of violent crime. CultureBellevue is the site of the popular annual Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair, held since 1947 at the end of July. The Bellevue Arts Museum first opened in 1975, then moved to Bellevue Square in 1983. In 2001 the museum moved into its own building, designed by Steven Holl. The museum subsequently ran into financial difficulties and was forced to close to the public in 2003. After a lengthy fundraising campaign, a remodel, and a new mission to become a national centre for the fine art of craft and design, the museum re-opened on June 18, 2005 with an exhibition of teapots. The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art contains one of the largest doll collections in the world—more than a thousand dolls—displayed on two floors of a Victorian-style building. Opened in December 2005, Bellevue’s newest museum to date is KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Located in Factoria Mall, a shopping complex in the midst of a major remodel, its primary visitors are mothers and care givers with children from pre-crawlers to 12 years of age. Its 10,000 square foot space houses play and discovery areas, exhibits, offices, educational activities and classroom space. The biennial Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition draws thousands of visitors to the Downtown Park to view up to 46 three-dimensional artworks from artists around the country. Bellevue is rapidly growing in size and diversity. As of August 2006, latest census estimates show Bellevue has a higher percentage of nonwhite residents than Seattle. Nearly a third of the city's residents are foreign-born, up from a quarter five years ago. Bellevue has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents among major cities in the state. In 2005, 32% of residents are nonwhite. The largest communities come from China, India, Russia and Mexico, attracted to business and tech industry jobs, manual labor jobs, quality schools and parks. Bellevue has the largest and most affluent Asian population in the state. As of 2005, 25% of the city's residents identify themselves as Asian, a rise from 17% in 2000. East Indian and Chinese communities have doubled in size since 2000. SportsBellevue is home to the American Basketball Association team, the Bellevue Blackhawks. The Blackhawks in 2005, despite being ranked 13th in the league, made it to the championship game in front of 15,000 fans in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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