Well, I live in Spokane and just moved here 8 months ago. Contrary to what that poster said about people not being friendly to outsiders, I have found the people in general to be very warm and welcoming. I love Washington, but would love to live in a small mountain town. But work, or lack there of, would be an issue. I don t know about the work situation in Seattle area, but Spokane is hurting big time. Be that as it may, it is beautiful here. Cmon out!
I personally don t like that area simply because I ve lived in hubs in Washington my entire life - Seattle and Olympia, etc. To be fair, if you live near Olympia or Tacoma everything in Western Washington is only 2 or 3 hours away at most.
If technical jobs are in your interest, the North West is very good, especially in the Seattle area. There is Boeing, Google and Microsoft and countless others. The climate is also very good, it is not to hot in the summer and not to cold in the winter.
Oregon is better. Washington is not rea friendly to outsiders moving in, whereas Oregonians welcome outsiders. Washington has adopted California s views on to many things, including thinking they are the best state and outsiders should stay outside.
forks, washington. vampires, *****! :3
Gig Harbor WA. You will just love it and it is close enough to Seattle to commute to a job there.
oregon is better
i was thinking the same thing, wisconsin. I was trying to laugh a little.