Seattle

Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Seattle is well known for its rain, which allows for the growth of the large evergreens, where is got the nickname, "Emerald City". It is known as the birthplace of "grunge music", with many popular grunge bands originating there, including Nirvana. There is a perception of high coffee consumption in the area, due to many high-profile coffee companies originating in the area, including Starbucks.

On January 30, 2009, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Seattle area. There were no immediate reports of any major damage.FOX News: No Reports of Damage From 4.5-Magnitude Seattle Earthquake

Seattle has numerous sporting teams, including:

1. Seattle Seahawks: NFL Football
2. Seattle Mariners: MLB Baseball
3. Seattle SuperSonics: NBA Basketball
4. Seattle Storm: WNBA Basketball
5. Seattle Thunderbirds: WHL Ice Hockey
6. Seattle Sounders: Soccer

Seattle has been known as a company town, with many large companies being founded in the area or placing headquarters there. The first boom was due to the lumber industry, followed by the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, where Seattle served as a major transport and supply point. During the early 20th century, shipbuilding became dependent on the city. Boeing made Seattle it's headquarters during World War II, and remained there until 2001.

1. Boeing
2. Starbucks
3. Nordstrom
4. Eddie Bauer
5. Microsoft
6. Amazon.com
7. T-Mobile

On the morning of Friday, January 30, 2009, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Seattle area. According to reports, the quake could be felt throughout parts of Washington and as far north as Victoria, British Columbia. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered approximately 14 miles northwest of Seattle. There were no immediate reports of any major damage or injuries.FOX News: No Reports of Damage From 4.5-Magnitude Seattle Earthquake USGS.gov: Magnitude 4.5 - Seattle-Tacoma Urban Area, Washington

If planning a trip, please see Seattle Vacation, Seattle Hotels, Seattle Restaurants, and Seattle Tours.

• • The Mahalo Guide to a Seattle Vacation
  • The Mahalo Guide to Seattle Hotels and Restaurants
• Official Tourism Site: Visit Seattle
• Concierge.com: Seattle Travel Guide
• Frommer's: Seattle Travel Guide
• Fodor's: Seattle Travel Guide