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The last fighter planes in the USAF are phased out (This affects Washington because of the Boeing factory in Everett)
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Seattle is awarded a bowl game at Microsoft Stadium (the Successor to CenturyLink Field.)
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Redmond-based Microsoft Corporation develops smart contact lenses.
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The Mariners win their first World Series against the Atlanta Oaks (Atlanta Braves renamed in 2024).
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Christmas Eve power outage in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma