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	* <listing name="Wheatland Express" alt="" directions="" address="4101 SR 270, Pullman 99163 (office)" phone="+1-509-334-2200" tollfree="+1 800 334-2207" email="info@wheatlandexpress.com" fax="509-332-0118" url="http://www.wheatlandexpress.com/shuttle" hours="" price=""> Goes from [[Pullman]] & Moscow, ID to Seattle on Friday mornings (or before WSU vacation period) and leaves Seattle for Pullman & Moscow, Idaho on Sundays (or before the end of the WSU vacation period) on the 'Weekend Express' and/or 'Holiday Express' lines. Picks up and drops off at the Southcenter Mall south of Seattle. (take the [http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s150_0_.html #150 bus] between Southcenter & downtown)</listing>		* <listing name="Wheatland Express" alt="" directions="" address="4101 SR 270, Pullman 99163 (office)" phone="+1-509-334-2200" tollfree="+1 800 334-2207" email="info@wheatlandexpress.com" fax="509-332-0118" url="http://www.wheatlandexpress.com/shuttle" hours="" price=""> Goes from [[Pullman]] & Moscow, ID to Seattle on Friday mornings (or before WSU vacation period) and leaves Seattle for Pullman & Moscow, Idaho on Sundays (or before the end of the WSU vacation period) on the 'Weekend Express' and/or 'Holiday Express' lines. Picks up and drops off at the Southcenter Mall south of Seattle. (take the [http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s150_0_.html #150 bus] between Southcenter & downtown)</listing>
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		+	The below are more regional going from Seattle to outlying suburbs:
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		+	*'''Sound Transit''' [http://www.soundtransit.org] buses have many convenient express routes that travel South (to Tacoma on Rt# 590, 593, 594) and North (Bothell on Rt #522, Everett Rt 510, 512, 513). Some of these buses run during rush hours only, but most, including the routes to the destinations mentioned above, run all day till late at night. Check the schedule to make sure. The fare schedule is slightly different than Metro, with no off-peak discount: $2.50 all for trips within King County.
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		+	*'''Community Transit''' [http://www.commtrans.org/schedules/] operates direct express buses to various points in Snohomish County, up north such as to Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mulkiteo, Stanwood, Marysville, etc. during the afternoon / evening rush hours and into Seattle in the mornings only. Buses are numbered in the 400s from downtown Seattle and the 800s from the University of Washington.
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		+	*'''King County Metro''' [http://metro.kingcounty.gov] also operates buses out to outlying suburbs & cities such as Federal Way, Shoreline, Lake City way, North Bend, etc. Buses numbered in the 100s go south (Renton, Kent, Burien, SeaTac, Federal Way, Auburn, Enumclaw, etc); 200s go east (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, North Bend, Issaquah, Lake Smamish, etc); and 300s go north (Lake City Way, Bothell, Shoreline) and 900s from some of the above areas to outlying rural & suburban areas. Most of those other lines are local to those areas and do not necessarily go into downtown Seattle either.

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	* <listing name="Wheatland Express" alt="" directions="" address="4101 SR 270, Pullman 99163 (office)" phone="+1-509-334-2200" tollfree="+1 800 334-2207" email="info@wheatlandexpress.com" fax="509-332-0118" url="http://www.wheatlandexpress.com/shuttle" hours="" price=""> Goes from [[Pullman]] & Moscow, ID to Seattle on Friday mornings (or before WSU vacation period) and leaves Seattle for Pullman & Moscow, Idaho on Sundays (or before the end of the WSU vacation period) on the 'Weekend Express' and/or 'Holiday Express' lines. Picks up and drops off at the Southcenter Mall south of Seattle. (take the [http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s150_0_.html #150 bus] between Southcenter & downtown)</listing>		* <listing name="Wheatland Express" alt="" directions="" address="4101 SR 270, Pullman 99163 (office)" phone="+1-509-334-2200" tollfree="+1 800 334-2207" email="info@wheatlandexpress.com" fax="509-332-0118" url="http://www.wheatlandexpress.com/shuttle" hours="" price=""> Goes from [[Pullman]] & Moscow, ID to Seattle on Friday mornings (or before WSU vacation period) and leaves Seattle for Pullman & Moscow, Idaho on Sundays (or before the end of the WSU vacation period) on the 'Weekend Express' and/or 'Holiday Express' lines. Picks up and drops off at the Southcenter Mall south of Seattle. (take the [http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s150_0_.html #150 bus] between Southcenter & downtown)</listing>
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−	*'''Sound Transit''' [http://www.soundtransit.org] buses have many convenient express routes that travel South (to Tacoma on Rt# 590, 593, 594) and North (Bothell on Rt #522, Everett Rt 510, 512, 513). Some of these buses run during rush hours only, but most, including the routes to the destinations mentioned above, run all day till late at night. Check the schedule to make sure. The fare schedule is slightly different than Metro, with no off-peak discount: $2.50 all for trips within King County.
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−	*'''Community Transit''' [http://www.commtrans.org/schedules/] operates direct express buses to various points in Snohomish County, up north such as to Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mulkiteo, Stanwood, Marysville, etc. during the afternoon / evening rush hours and into Seattle in the mornings only. Buses are numbered in the 400s from downtown Seattle and the 800s in University of Washington.

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 ===Crime===
-Much like any state in the United States, Washington is generally very safe and the chance of you running into any trouble is very, very unlikely. Certain areas of '''Seattle''', '''Spokane''', '''Tacoma''', and '''Yakima''' can become seedy after dark and it is therefore advised that one avoid being out alone very late at night; this is especially true in unlit places where you are an easy target for any crime or other illegal activity.
+Much like any state in the United States, Washington is generally safe and the chance of you running into any trouble is unlikely. Certain areas of '''Seattle''', '''Spokane''', '''Tacoma''', and '''Yakima''' can become seedy after dark and it is therefore advised that one avoid being out alone very late at night; this is especially true in unlit places where you are an easy target for any crime or other illegal activity.
-Be aware that public protests occur often in Washington cities, and frequently become violent. It is not advised to attend any public marches or gatherings if staying in Seattle or Tacoma.
+Be aware that public protests occur often in Washington cities, and frequently become violent. It is not advised to attend any public marches or gatherings if staying in Seattle,Tacoma, or other urban areas. Summer is high season for public protests in the state.
 Property crime is a common occurrence in Washington cities. Many locals use the strategy of leaving their doors unlocked to lessen damage caused by forced entry. Use your best judgement.
-If you are a military service member, use caution and discretion when out and about in uniform. In areas such as the University district and capitol hill of Seattle, assaults on military service members occur with enough frequency to warrant weekly warnings from unit commanders.
+If you are a military service member, use caution and discretion when out and about in uniform. In areas such as the university district and capitol hill of Seattle, assaults on military service members occur with enough frequency to warrant weekly warnings from unit commanders. The areas near military bases can get very dodgy, especially at night. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
-Stay to the main tourist areas of the state during the day and you will have a great visit. Enjoy.
+Stay to the main tourist areas of the state during the day and you will have a great visit.
 If you find yourself in an emergency situation (of any kind), dial '''911''' on your phone.

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 Note that many U.S. cities now have "edge cities" in their suburbs which feature high-quality upscale hotels aimed at affluent business travelers.  These hotels often feature all the amenities of their downtown/CBD cousins (and more), but at less exorbitant prices.
 In many rural areas, especially on the coasts and in New England, '''bed and breakfast''' (B&B) lodging can be found. Usually in converted houses or buildings with less than a dozen units, B&Bs feature a more home-like lodging experience, with complimentary breakfast served (of varying quality and complexity). Bed and breakfasts range from about $50 to $200 per night, with some places being much steeper. They can be a nice break from the impersonality of chain hotels and motels.  Unlike Europe, most American bed and breakfasts are unmarked; one must make a reservation beforehand and receive directions there.
 The two best-known hotel guides covering the U.S. are the AAA (formerly American Automobile Association; typically pronounced "Triple-A") TourBooks, available to members and affiliated auto clubs worldwide at local AAA offices; and the Mobil Travel Guide, available at bookstores. There are several websites booking hotels online; be aware that many of these sites add a small commission to the room rate, so it may be cheaper to book directly through the hotel.  On the other hand, some hotels charge more for "drop-in" business than reserved rooms or rooms acquired through agents and brokers, so it's worth checking both.

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 ** '''NFL''' [http://www.nfl.com] — The National Football League, with 32 teams, is the leading promoter of American football in the world, a sport which has virtually nothing in common with the sport that most other countries call football (Americans know ''that sport'' as soccer).  The day of the championship game, called the ''Super Bowl,'' is an unofficial national holiday. Season lasts from September to December, with playoffs in January ending with the Super Bowl in February.
 ** '''NHL''' [http://www.nhl.com] — The premier league for ice hockey in the world, featuring 30 teams (23 in the U.S. and 7 in Canada). A slight majority of players are Canadians, but the league has players from many other parts of the world, mainly the United States, the Nordic countries (primarily Sweden and Finland), Russia, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Originally in Northern markets, recent expansions have each major region covered with a NHL team. The season runs from October to April, followed by playoffs that culminate in the Stanley Cup Finals in June.
-** '''INDYCAR''' [http://www.indycar.com] — Beginning as the original form of American motorsport in 1911 with the first Indianapolis 500. INDYCAR has since come to be the premier open-wheel racing series in North America. The competition in INDYCAR is known to be closer, faster, and far more dangerous than that of NASCAR. Unlike NASCAR which almost races exclusively on "oval" tracks, INDYCAR competes on a wide variety of tracks ranging from city streets, road courses, to ovals like the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana which plays host to the most famous and prestigious race in the world, the Indianapolis 500, where speeds can reach up to a thrilling 240 miles per hour! INDYCAR holds races all across the United States, as well as Brazil, Canada and as of 2012 China, from March to October.
+** '''INDYCAR''' [http://www.indycar.com] — Beginning as the original form of American motorsport in 1911 with the first Indianapolis 500. INDYCAR has since come to be the premier open-wheel racing series in North America. The competition in INDYCAR is known to be closer, faster, and far more dangerous than that of NASCAR. Unlike NASCAR which almost races exclusively on "oval" tracks, INDYCAR competes on a wide variety of tracks ranging from city streets, road courses, to ovals like the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana which plays host to the most famous and prestigious race in the world, the Indianapolis 500, where speeds can reach up to a thrilling 240 miles per hour! INDYCAR holds races all across the United States, as well as Brazil and Canada, from March to October.
 ** '''NASCAR''' [http://www.nascar.com] — Viewed by many as a "regional sport" confined to the more rural areas of the South, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has seemingly broken away from those misconceptions over recent years to become a major spectator sport across the country. While a majority of the tracks still reside in the Mid-Atlantic and South, NASCAR holds races all across the country, beginning with their marquee event, the ''Daytona 500,'' in mid-February and ending in late November.
-** '''MLS''' [http://www.mlssoccer.com] — Major League Soccer, newly expanded to 19 teams for 2012 (16 in the U.S. and three in Canada), is the latest attempt to kick start American interest in soccer. While it may not be as popular with the media, MLS is still widely viewed and enjoyed.  Foreign travelers can find particularly vibrant and familiar fan experiences in several cities, notably Washington, Chicago, Houston, Kansas City, Portland, and Seattle.
+** '''MLS''' [http://www.mlssoccer.com] — Major League Soccer, currently with 19 teams (16 in the U.S. and three in Canada), is the latest attempt to kick start American interest in soccer. While it may not be as popular with the media, MLS is still widely viewed and enjoyed.  Foreign travelers can find particularly vibrant and familiar fan experiences in several cities, notably Washington, Chicago, Houston, Kansas City, Portland, and Seattle.
 * '''College sports''' — One rare feature of the United States sports landscape, as compared to that of other nations, is the extent to which sports are associated with educational institutions. In many regions of the country, local college or university teams, especially in football and men's basketball, enjoy followings that rival or surpass those of major professional teams. The primary governing body for U.S. college sports is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) [http://www.ncaa.com],<!--The NCAA has two official sites. ncaa.org is the NCAA's institutional site, while ncaa.com is its sports and results site.--> which has over 1,000 member schools, including essentially all of the country's best-known colleges and universities. The college football season runs from roughly September 1 through mid-December, with postseason bowl games running into early January. The basketball regular season begins in mid-November and ends in late February or early March, followed by conference tournaments and then national postseason tournaments that run through early April. The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, popularly known as "March Madness" (an NCAA trademark), is especially widely followed even by casual sports fans.
-* '''Festivals and Fairs''' — A few days prompt nation-wide celebrations. They include '''Memorial Day''', '''Independence Day''' (a.k.a. ''Fourth of July''), and '''Labor Day'''.  Other major holidays like '''Thanksgiving Day''' are marked by private festivities.  Many towns and/or counties throw ''fairs'', to commemorate the establishment of a town or the county with rides, games, and other attractions.
+* '''Festivals and Fairs''' — A few days prompt nationwide celebrations. They include '''Memorial Day''', '''Independence Day''' (a.k.a. ''Fourth of July''), and '''Labor Day'''.  Other major holidays like '''Thanksgiving Day''' are marked by private festivities.  Many towns and/or counties throw ''fairs'', to commemorate the establishment of a town or the county with rides, games, and other attractions.
 ** '''Memorial Day''' — commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by America's war dead.   It is not to be confused with Veterans Day (11th November) which commemorates the service of America's military veterans, both living and deceased. It is the also the unofficial start of summer -- expect heavy traffic in popular destinations, especially National Parks and Amusement Parks.
 ** '''Independence Day''' — Celebrates America's independence from Great Britain.  The day is usually marked by parades, festivals, concerts, outdoor cooking and grilling and firework displays.  Almost every town puts on  some sort of festivity to celebrate the day.  Large cities often have multiple events.  Washington, D.C. celebrates the day on the Mall with a parade and a fireworks display against the Washington Monument.

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 ===Arriving in the United States===
-Before arrival, if you are not a Canadian or Bermudian, you will receive either a white I-94 (if entering with a visa) or green I-94W (if entering on a visa waiver) form to complete. Most persons arriving in the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are no longer issued with I-94W cards, however, as the qualifying paperwork was filled out with the ESTA application.
+Before arrival, if you are not a Canadian or Bermudian, you will receive either a white I-94 (if entering with a visa) or green I-94W (if entering on a visa waiver) form to complete.  This is however in the process of being phased-out for air and sea travellers.  By the end of May 2013, most passengers who arrive by air and sea will no longer be required to fill out this form, but travellers who enter the US by land still need to do so.
 If you are not a citizen or resident of the United States, you will go through a short interview at immigration, where a Customs and Border Protection officer will try to determine if the purpose of your visit is valid. Just like when obtaining the visa, the most important concern to immigration officials is to determine that you have the funds to support yourself and that you do not intend to work or perform any activity not authorized by the your visa. Be prepared to show proof. If you are on a business visit, have an invitation letter from the company you are visiting, or the registration details of the conference you are attending. If you are a tourist, you may need to demonstrate you have funds available to you. In both cases proof of onward travel may be required. Usually, the determination of admissibility is made in a minute or less, but you may be referred to further questioning in a more private area. At this stage they will likely search your possessions, and may read any documentation, letters or diaries in your possession. Do not bring anything that will imply you will immigrate (employment documents, photographs typically kept at home, excessive luggage, pets). If you are unable to prove or convince the officers that you will potentially abide by the terms of your visa (or visa waiver program if applicable), it can be cancelled on the spot, and you will be refused entry and sent on the next flight home.
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 For non-residents, your entry forms will need to state the '''street address''' of the location where you will be staying for the first night; this should be arranged in advance. The name of your hotel, hostel, university, etc. is not sufficient; you must provide the street name and number. If it is a hotel, have a reservation under your name. If it is a private address, make sure that the people there know that they are expecting you that day, as officials may phone them and ask them for the name of the guest they are expecting. Make sure you have their contact details (especially phone numbers where they can be reached immediately), and save any text messages or e-mails in which your hosts mention inviting you to stay at their residence.
-Once you are admitted, the departure portion of your I-94 or I-94W will be stapled to your passport. '''Keep it safe''' as you will need to give it to airline staff upon departure from the U.S. and, if you fail to turn it in, you run the risk of being thought to have overstayed.
+Once you are admitted, the departure portion of your I-94 or I-94W will be stapled to your passport, if you have been issued with one. '''Keep it safe''' as you will need to give it to airline staff upon departure from the U.S. and, if you fail to turn it in, you run the risk of being thought to have overstayed.
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 {{cautionbox|boldtext=Thinking of Overstaying or Violating Status?|  Make sure you leave before the authorized period of stay indicated in your '''I-94 form''' ('''not''' your visa) expires. If you overstay the period granted at passport control or violate your terms of entry (eg work while present as a visitor), this '''will automatically invalidate your visa''' and you'll no longer have a valid immigration status.  In addition, overstaying your authorized stay or violating the conditions will make it extremely difficult to re-enter the United States for any purpose, and this may, in some cases, bar you from re-entry for at least three years, if not permanently. If you entered under the Visa Waiver Program but overstayed, you will '''need a visa''' for '''all''' future visits.}}
-'''Unlike most countries, the US has no formal passport control checkpoint for those exiting the country, especially for those traveling by air or sea.  If you are leaving the US for the last time on a particular trip (eg not returning from Canada or Mexico), it is ultimately your responsibility to turnover the departure record of your I-94 or I-94(W) to the airline or ship staff at check-in, or the Canadian or Mexican border officer if leaving by land.''' If you leave the country with it, still in your possession, contact US officials about how to return it and update your departure records to avoid entry hassles in the future. If you leave by a commercial carrier, your departure will also be verified with the airline or shipping company.  Hence it (at least theoretically) means no further action is needed from you; nonetheless bring whatever documents to prove you were outside the US before time was up the next time you visit. [http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=752 US Customs and Border Protection has information] about what to do if your slip is not collected.
+'''Unlike most countries, the US has no formal passport control checkpoint for those exiting the country, especially for those traveling by air or sea.  If you were previously given an I-94/I-94W form and are leaving the US for the last time on a particular trip (eg not returning from Canada or Mexico), it is ultimately your responsibility to turnover the departure record of your I-94 or I-94(W) to the airline or ship staff at check-in, or the Canadian or Mexican border officer if leaving by land.''' If you leave the country with it, still in your possession, contact US officials about how to return it and update your departure records to avoid entry hassles in the future. If you leave by a commercial carrier, your departure will also be verified with the airline or shipping company.  Hence it (at least theoretically) means no further action is needed from you; nonetheless bring whatever documents to prove you were outside the US before time was up the next time you visit. [http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=752 US Customs and Border Protection has information] about what to do if your slip is not collected.
 If you intend to leave for Canada or Mexico by land or sea for a side trip and return to the US within 30 days or the allowed time of your stay (whichever is shorter), you may usually re-enter the U.S. provided that you do '''not''' return the I-94 or I-94 card before you proceed to Canada or Mexico.  This can also be done even if you originally entered the U.S. on a single-entry visa.  However, you will only be admitted for the remainder of your original allowed time; the deadline to ultimately leave the U.S. won't be extended by just leaving the U.S. for somewhere else in North America. In addition, if you are a citizen of Iran, Cuba, Syria, or Sudan, ''you must have a visa valid for an additional entry'' to re-enter the US; you cannot enter solely on the basis of the I-94. If you return the I-94 while on the side trip, you will have to apply all over again to enter the U.S. (which means a new visa for single-entry visa holders) and be subject to the usual questioning that alien go through to lack of any intentions of immigrating, working, or doing something else not authorized by the visa.