Seattle Gear and Activities

I’m looking at moving to Redmond, WA in early 2007. I’ll be bringing with me $20,000, and my car to start. My main questions are as followed:

1) Do I need to use my car to travel into Seattle or can I use publich transportation? I hate driving highways and within busy cities (like LA). I perfer to use my car locally (in Redmond) and use bus system to get into and around the Seattle. Seattle seems to be only minutes away from Redmond.

2) Job market half way decent in the Redmond/Seattle area for clerical specialists?

3) Cost of living. Is cost of living high within Redmond/Seattle? I live in S. Calfornia and a studio apartment where I am goes for $1,500-2,000. I’m looking for something around $700.

4) How close are other towns/cities? Where I am now it takes forty minutes by car just to get into the city.

5) Weather. I’m tired of this desert hot weather. I’m looking for wet and cold weather. Rain, snow, ect. All the good weather I remmeber from living back east

I’m traveling from Seattle to L.A what are the long distance buses service beside Greyhound transportation?

Which of the following industries was not impacted by the economic changes that followed World War II? (Points: 2)
aircraft manufacturing
shipbuilding
fishing
construction

2. Which of the following best describes the Washington economy since World War II? (Points: 2)
a steady increase in economic activity
a steady decrease in economic activity
a series of ups and downs in economic activity
very little change in economic activity

3. Which of the following best describes the term “Pugetopolis”? (Points: 2)
It refers to the one big city and extended suburbs that developed north and south along Puget Sound.
It refers to the downtown area of Seattle.
It refers to the area between Seattle and Tacoma only.
It refers to the islands of Puget Sound and the transportation system that connected them.

4. Which of the following best describes the postwar population trends in Washington cities and towns? (Points: 2)
Population decreased statewide.
Population stayed the same statewide.
People poured in to live in the urban centers of Washington cities.
People poured in to live in ever-growing suburbs on the fringes of Washington cities.

5. What new transportation route helped the growth of Bellevue? (Points: 2)
the Lake Washington ferry system
the floating bridge
Interstate 5
Sea-Tac Airport

6. What is the name given to the period of tension over possible atomic war between the Soviet Union and the United States following World War II? (Points: 2)
the Vietnam War
anti-Communism
recession
the Cold War

7. What is the chief characteristic of Washington politics since World War II? (Points: 2)
strict party solidarity
rise of the socialist party
voter independence
lack of strong political leaders

8. Which of the following was an anti-Communist measure taken in the state during the early 1950s? (Points: 2)
The state called hearings into Communist influences in Hollywood.
The state created laws banning the Communist party.
The state created a legislative committee to pursue “un-American” activities.
The state evicted known Communists.

9. Which of the following is not a reason that Vietnam War protestors opposed America’s involvement in the war? (Points: 2)
They felt the conflict was a civil war between two far away countries.
They felt the conflict was brutal and bloody.
They felt that America’s real enemy was Cambodia.
They felt that America had no vital interest in Vietnam.

10. Who were the Seattle Seven? (Points: 2)
a group of downtown development experts
the people who brought the 1962 World’s Fair to Seattle
the first America soldiers to die in Vietnam
a group of antiwar protestors arrested for inciting a riot

11. Which of the following is not a way that the Vietnam War impacted Washington? (Points: 2)
Antiwar protests led to violence in some cities.
The war created new defense contracts for the state’s industries.
The war led to an influx of Southeast Asian refugees to Washington.
The war created a wave of anti-Communists hearings in the state.

12. What was the name of the treaty with which the Boldt decision was concerned? (Points: 2)
Treaty of Seattle
Medicine Creek Treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Isaac Stevens

13. What was the ultimate result of the Boldt decision? (Points: 2)
It gave nonnative fishermen more rights to fish in Washington.
It protected the native fishing rights of tribal fishermen.
It ended all commercial fishing in the state.
It led to an end of all conflict between native and nonnative fishermen.

14. Which of the following was the worst polluter of Washington’s air during the early 1970s when people first began seriously worrying about environmental concerns? (Points: 2)
factories
Hanford site
cars and trucks
lumber mills

15. What new agency did the Washington State government create in 1971 to deal with environmental problems? (Points: 2)
Environmental Protection Agency
Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle
Department of Ecology
Shorelines Management Agency

16. The __________ led to the demise of new nuclear power plants planned for Washington. (Points: 2)
construction of the Grand Coulee Dam
accident at Three Mile Island
creation of the WPPSS
cleanup of the Hanford project site

17. Which of the following is not an argument that opponents use against the development of nuclear power plants? (Poin

Hey. I have a flight out of seattle on saturday, and I’m taking the greyhound from vancouver to seattle to get there. but they greyhound bus will drop me at their bus depot. how far away is the airport from there? is there some some of bus or shuttle i can take from the bus depot to the airport, and if so, how much does that cost?

Going to begin majoring in it at the UW in the fall…unless it’s dead in this area.

If ME isn’t big around here, what kind of engineering is?

Hello! I Grad school is over, my lease is up soon, and my schedule is wide open. I am planning on moving to Seattle in July with my girlfriend (her company has another office there, so she can transfer) and I’m looking to work as a research biologist, environmental consultant, environmental advocate or some mix of those. I’m open to anything.

I just finished my MS in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins Univeristy and have a BS in Wildlife Bilogy from Ohio University.

I have worked in Alaska, Arizona, and Florida while in school (summers) and am a big backpacker/camper/hiker. I’ve stayed at least one night in all the states except Hawaii. For the sake of my sanity, I knew I had to live out West and I love the Pacific NW……

Anyway, I’ve searched for jobs through all the standard listings and websites and was wondering if anyone knew of “green” environmental companies who do conservation or policy work in the Seattle or Bellingham area? Thanks!!!

I’m planning on going to the Sasquatch music festival in George, WA on Sunday and Monday, and I live in Southern CA. I was checking taxi rates, and I don’t want to spend $250 getting to George from the Seattle/Tacoma airport. Anybody know any better alternatives, besides renting a car (I’m 18, and nobody’s gonna rent to me)?

Arriving late evening into SeaTac Intl airport. Whats our transportation options to downtown Seattle -something other than a cab ride. ? Does the train connect the two, and where do you catch it ? Hours of operation ? Thanks

Meaning where would I catch it by the Greyhound Station, which route would I have to take and would I need to transfer anywhere? Also, how much does it cost. There has got to be a cheaper way than taking a taxi?
Thanks everyone for great answers. Already long gone from Sea-Tac and on my way. Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or whatever. Either way, cheers!

Hi everyone! I am looking to go to med school at U Wash in Seattle. Suggestions open on that, but I am looking for a place to live. A commute isn’t bad if it opens up more open and affordable places to live. I will be on my own, but will bring my car w/ me to seattle. I don’t mind small towns, but I don’t really want to drive an hour every day either to get to town, but if the place is perfect I will. I am from Texas, and use to the conservative suburbs, knowing the inner city is much more liberal, kind makes me want to shy away from that area. I just want to be comfortable, since its a big move. Not afraid of the cold, have lived in the arctic circle of sweden and rainy england for a time. Really excited about the move and school, but I really like areas near the outdoors where I can escape easily and just as simply get to work, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. Will be 21 at time of move, so other young people or young family areas would be nice. Thanks for all the help!!!

A bus is driving west along the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula. Those looking out the window on the right side of the bus will be facing what direction? What land mass should be visible across the strait of Jaun de Fuca?

Why is the airport “Seatac” called this?

What is the name of the island you will see looking west from Cape Flattery?

After arriving in Washington, we will travel south from Seattle to Tacoma before turning to the north. If OPI(Olympic Park Institute-an institute that is located right next to lake crescent)is northwest of Seattle, why is the first leg of this journey in a southerly direction?

Please, I have already scolded myself for not having done this earlier, my fault, I know. So please no nasty remarks…Just please help…

I live in Vancouver, but I am flying out of Seattle airport early in the morning this weekend. I am 19 years old, but most hotels require a check-in age of 21. Is there any hotel by the airport where I could stay?