The name may have been chosen because of Seattle's rivalry with nearby Tacoma.

Since 1995, the Rainiers name has been used by the Seattle Mariners' Triple-A affiliate in nearby Tacoma.

Although once an industrial center, Dockton today is a primarily residential area, with many commuters taking the ferry to nearby Tacoma.

Taking a cue, nearby Tacoma is pumping $26 million into its share of a light-rail system that will eventually connect it with Seattle.

On February 12, 1964 voters in nearby Tacoma, Washington defeated similar legislation by a margin of 3-1.

The turn of the 20th century brought change to the valley with the growth of nearby Tacoma and the interurban rail lines.

The largest city in the state, Seattle, is best known for being the birthplace of grunge during the mid-1980s, while nearby Tacoma and Olympia have also proven influential.

Since the stadium's implosion the state championships moved to the Tacoma Dome in nearby Tacoma.

Following the 1994 season, the Cannons and Mariners parted ways, as Seattle moved its AAA team to nearby Tacoma.

Until then, the primary method of transportation between Gig Harbor and the economic center of nearby Tacoma was by steamship.