Wash. Rev. Code § 7.48.130 : — SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONSNUISANCES — Public nuisance defined TEXT PDF A public nuisance is one which affects equally the rights of an entire community or neighborhood, although the extent of the damage may be unequal. RCW 7.48.130 Code 1881 § 1236; 1875 p 79 § 2; RRS § 9912. Crimes, nuisances: Chapter 9.66 RCW.