Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)

Find resources for the five Pacific states of the Western region: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. This region is called "Pacific" by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Resources in this category:

Alaska - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/stateknow/ak1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Alaska as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Alaska Division of Public Health
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dph/

The ADPH website provides information on vital records, health statistics, public health services and social welfare programs, environmental health, disaster preparedness, and licensing and certifications in the state of Alaska.

California - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/ca1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to California as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

California Department of Public Health
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/

The CDPH webpage provides information on vital records, health statistics and data, environmental standards, health standards and services, emergency preparedness, and licenses and certificates in the state of California.

California Deserts
http://www.californiadesert.gov/

A consortium of nine public agencies have collaborated on this guide to the desert wilderness of California and southern Nevada. The guides includes information about the nature of the region (animals, plants, geology), conservation information, rules to follow when you are traveling in the desert, and a trip planner. Desert Voices, an online magazine, is also available here.

California History Online
http://californiahistoricalsociety.org/

An annotated, scrolling timeline of the history of California. Beginning with a discussion of the physical landscape of the region, the timeline continues, covering the first inhabitants of the California, European exploration and Spanish colonization, Mexican California, the Gold Rush, the railroad era, and the Great Depression.

Hawaii - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/hi1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to Hawaii as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Hurricane Preparedness & Response for Florida Public Libraries
http://www.ii.fsu.edu/hurricanes/

This information portal offers best practices guidelines, training presentations, online forums for collaboration and discussion, and links to and citations for resources on hurricane preparedness for public libraries and local communities in Florida as well as any of the coastal U.S. states.

LosAngelesAlmanac.com
http://www.LosAngelesAlmanac.com/

"LosAngelesAlmanac.com is a comprehensive almanac providing statistics, facts, information and trivia on the people, places, events and issues of Los Angeles County."

Oregon - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/or1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Oregon as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Oregon Department of Human Services
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/

The ODHS website provides information on vital records, health statistics, social welfare programs, health promotion and disease prevention, mental health services, senior services, emergency medical services, environmental health, licensing and certifications in the state of Oregon.

Oregon Historical Society
http://www.ohs.org/

"For over 120 years, the Oregon Historical Society has provided a place for history--a home for our heritage, our culture, our beginnings, and our future. The Programs of the Oregon Historical Society, while diverse, share a mission to extend the aims of the Society into the state of Oregon and engage its people through professional services, organizational affiliation, the coordination of educational information, projects and competitions, and the sponsoring of traditional arts communities and apprenticeships."

Washington - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/wa1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Washington as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.