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Federal Way Regional Library is dedicated on February 1, 1992.

On February 1, 1992, a dedication ceremony is held for what is then the largest library in the King County Library System (KCLS), at 25,000 square feet. The new library, located at 34200 1st Way S in ...

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Seven environmental groups file a lawsuit seeking to block a U.S. Forest Service plan to log 123 million board feet of timber annually in the Colville National Forest on February 13, 1992.

On February 13, 1992, seven environmental groups file a lawsuit seeking to block a U.S. Forest Service plan to log 123 million board feet of timber annually in the Colville National Forest. This is a ...

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Washington State Legislature imposes moratorium on new runway development at Western Washington airports in March 1992.

In March 1992, the Washington State Legislature orders the Air Transportation Commission (AIRTRAC) to study air -transportation issues facing the state, and imposes a moratorium on new runway developm...

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Senator Brock Adams quits race for re-election to the U.S. Senate, following allegations of sexual misconduct, on March 1, 1992.

On March 1, 1992, U.S. Senator Brock Adams ends his bid for re-election to the U.S. Senate. The announcement follows publication of a Seattle Times article alleging that he sexually harassed and moles...

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Vashon Island residents vociferously object to proposed bridge at public meeting on March 9, 1992.

On March 9, 1992, consultants hired by the Washington State Transportation Commission hold a public meeting on Vashon Island to discuss transportation issues across and around Puget Sound. One proposa...

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Seattle's Gang of Four activists join multicultural exchange to Japan on March 23-29, 1992.

On March 23-29, 1992, Seattle activists Larry Gossett (b. 1945), Roberto Maestas (1938-2010), Robert "Bob" Santos (1934-2016), and Bernie Whitebear (1937-2000), known as the Gang of Four, join Childre...

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Robert Schenkkan's The Kentucky Cycle, first produced at Seattle's Intiman Theatre in June 1991, is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama on April 7, 1992.

On April 7, 1992, Robert Schenkkan's (b. 1953) epic drama, The Kentucky Cycle, is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Seattle's Intiman Theatre mounted the play's world premiere production, directed...

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USS Missouri (BB-63) returns to Bremerton for deactivation and storage on April 12, 1992.

On Sunday, April 12, 1992, the USS Missouri (BB-63) arrives under tow at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton for deactivation and storage at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. After six years of ...

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Seattle native Fred Couples wins the Masters golf tournament on April 12, 1992.

On April 12, 1992, Fred Couples (b. 1959) comes from behind in the final round to win the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia. It stands as the biggest victory in a ...

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Bothell doubles in size with the annexation of Canyon Park on April 30, 1992.

On April 30, 1992, the City of Bothell in King County doubles in size with the annexation of 5.3 square miles of Canyon Park in Snohomish County. Bothell becomes the third largest employment center in...

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Rioting erupts in Seattle following verdicts in Rodney King beating on May 1, 1992.

On May 1, 1992, at approximately 1:00 a.m., rioting erupts in Seattle following the acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers for the beating of Rodney King. The unrest continues the following nig...

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Frederick & Nelson, Seattle's premier department store, goes out of business on May 31, 1992.

On May 31, 1992, Frederick & Nelson, Seattle's premier department store, goes out of business.

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