Washtucna (/wɑːʃˈtʌknə/) is a town in Adams County, Washington, United States.

In 1882, the first Post Office in Adams County was established with Bassett as postmaster.

The town was named after a leader of the Palouse people who was purportedly called "Washtucna.

"[4] The first rail line into the area was completed by the Oregon Improvement Company in 1886, and shipped 30,000 bushels of wheat in its first five years.

Washtucna was officially incorporated on October 27, 1903, with Charles T. Booth as the first mayor.

During the early 2000s recession, Washtucna faced a potential budget shortfall due to reduced state subsidies and poor wheat sales.

Being located on the floor of the coulee, Washtucna is at relatively lower elevation than the terrain that surrounds it.

The floor of the coulee at Washtucna is roughy 1,027 feet above sea level, but the steep walls of the coulee quickly rise to 1,600 feet above sea level in places within a mile of the city center.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all of it land.

The racial makeup of the town was 96.15% White, 1.92% Native American and 1.92% from two or more races.