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Central Regional Branch

Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties.

Common Research Subjects

Genealogy, Washington State & Local Government, Legislative History/Legislative Intent, Voting & Election records, Court Records, Washington State Constitutional Issues, Old Corporations (Stock Search), Property Records, School Records, Environmental Issues, Veterans' Records (Washington State only).

Eastern Regional Branch

Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties.

Legacy Washington - WA Secretary of State

Northwest Regional Branch

Clallam, Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.

Puget Sound Regional Branch

King, Pierce, and Kitsap counties.

Southwest Regional Branch

Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties.

State Archives: State Records Collection

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Washington State Archives - Records Center

Current Collections

Washington State History Research Center

Ask A Librarian

The Washington State Library in Tumwater, Washington offers a free obituary look up service from their collection of Washington State newspapers on microfilm. The newspapers are not indexed, so you will need to provide the name, date of death, and location of death. Submit your requests to our Ask A Librarian email form. Please limit your requests to no more than three names at a time.

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Family History

Local Studies