Jason, How would you describe yourself?
I grew up in Washington
Seattle through the early years then up to Bellingham
Bellingham is somewhat small - 100,000
I would describe the people as hippie, outdoorsie, or wanna be gangster.
Obviously being 100,000 people there isnt any major sports teams. have to head to Seattle or Vancouver for those (Bellingham is right in the middle @ 1.5 hrs away)
I would say Bham has a drug problem, but that is me going to HS there and knowing everyone. I'm sure if you moved there and got in the right crowed you would have no problems with this.
personally since I've experienced bham before, if I was to move to Wash and pick a place to live from the above list, I would take a look @ woodinville.
or actual Seattle if nightlife and big city is for you.
oh btw
google seached it:
http://www.findyourspot.com/