It's a Giant House Spider, Eratigena atrica(formerly known as Tegenaria duelica or T. gigantia). These are harmless, in spite of their size and like to feed on other spiders. This looks like a female, because I don't see enlarged pedipalps. This species is native to Europe but was introduced and has become established in the Pacific Northwest. I'd love to have this girl, actually.

Sheesh.....just when I think that I've conquered my lifelong arachnophobia, along comes a GIANT House Spider. I hope they stay right where they are.

Thanks so much for the info. I was worried it was a hobo spider which freaked me out.
I wish I could have kept her for you Sharon but my had my hubby take it far away from my apartment. Ha ha!