This revised, updated, and improved edition of the leading high school textbook on Washington State history brings the reader from the earliest known accounts of the region up to the present. Incorporating the newest data from the 2000 census, LeWarne presents a vivid and up-to-date portrait of the cultures and trends that continue to shape Washington State. From the role of Native American tribal governments to the administration of Governor Gary Locke, he examines changes in the political arena including the pivotal events of the 2000 elections. The book addresses a range of ongoing social and economic issues, such as environmental controversies, multiculturalism, and changes in the computer and biotechnology industries.New and expanded material includes:Kennewick ManThe dot.coms, including AmazonMicrosoftGovernor Gary LockeMakah whalingSalmon recoveryWashington’s multi-ethnic communitiesPlusUpdated statistical and general material throughout, including latest census and electionsExercises have been restructured to facilitate the use of partial chaptersCharles P. LeWarne taught in the Edmonds School District for thirty years. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Washington, and has published numerous articles on Northwest history. He is the author of Utopias on Puget Sound, 1885–1915.