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Representative George R. Nethercutt, Jr.

The 5th District of Washington covers the easternmost segment of the state (17,671 square miles). Eastern Washington is a land of great rivers and bare parched land, where the Columbia, Spokane and Snake Rivers wind among vast plateaus, bringing water from the Rockies to the desert.

In the late 19th century, the Spokane area became a major center for wheat, mining, and the railroad industry. Located 285 miles east of Seattle, Spokane is the urban center of the 5th district. It was the site of the 1974 World Exhibition and hosts Bloomsday, the largest timed road race in North America. Today, some two-thirds of the people in the 5th district live in greater Spokane. It now is commonly referred to as the hub of the "Inland Empire", which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

The northern part of the district contains the Colville National Forest, where miles and miles of dense green forests offer spectacular beauty, and the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. In the south, the stunning grasslands and vast agricultural plateaus that stretch the ridges of the Palouse are the heart of eastern Washington. Further south are the remote Blue Mountains, containing the Umatilla National Forest, and the town of Walla Walla.

District Photos        Besides the magnificent landscape, the 5th District is the home to several renowned colleges and universities and military installations.

       For more information regarding the 5th District, link to the Access Washington web site. If you would like to see pictures taken around the Inland Northwest, please visit Michael's Nature Photography website.

       Volunteers are needed in Spokane County. Please visit the Spokane County United Way Volunteerism website if you would like an opportunity to give back to our community.