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The Puget Sound region is the economic center of Washington. American settlement began in the 1840's, working gradually north from the Oregon Territory and establishing communities along the shores of Puget Sound, beginning with Tumwater and soon extending to Seattle and beyond.

The region is considered to extend to the crest of the Cascades on the east and includes Kitsap Peninsula on west. Thurston County, containing the state capital Olympia, represents the southern edge. Many people use the term "Puget Sound" to include the waters all the way to Canada, but north of Whidbey Island is not properly part of Puget Sound. The other major cities are Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, and Federal Way.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are:
Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver November 21
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield continuing thru November 21
Wind River Cellars ? Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Husum November 27 thru November 29
Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20
Great Value Wines Under $10.00 - Wine Education Series Ellensburg continuing

Other upcoming events include:
TideFest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6
Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 11 thru December 13
Marshal?s Winery Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Dallesport November 27 thru November 29
Earshot Jazz Presents a Concert of Sacred Music by Duke Ellington Seattle December 26
Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6

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