Inslee appoints Anne Egeler to Thurston County Superior Court
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Anne Egeler to the Thurston County Superior Court. She will replace Judge James Dixon, who is retiring on December 30, 2022.
Inslee appoints Wyman Yip to King County Superior Court
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Wyman Yip to the King County Superior Court. He replaces Judge Mafé Rajul, who left the court last month.
Inslee appoints Meng Li Che to the Washington Court of Appeals, Division Two
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Meng Li Che to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division Two. She will replace Judge Lisa Worswick, who is retiring at the end of this month.
Inslee to attend COP27, will highlight continued urgency and importance of subnational leadership in climate action
Gov. Jay Inslee will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between Nov. 13 and Nov. 16.
Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - October 2022
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of October 2022.
Inslee previews homelessness and affordable housing efforts for the 2023 legislative session
When he signed the updated state budget in March, Gov.
Inslee and legislators roll out more reproductive freedom bills for 2023 legislative session
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers announced several policy proposals that will be part of a 2023 legislative package to strengthen access and protection for patients seeking abortion and other reproductive health services.
State’s COVID emergency order ends next week
The COVID-19 pandemic remains, but it’s no longer an emergency thanks to vaccinations, medical treatments, and the innumerable efforts of countless Washingtonians since the state had the nation’s first documented case in January 2020.
Seattle Announced as the Third APEC Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings Site During U.S. Host Year in August 2023
The U.S. Department of State, the State of Washington, and the City of Seattle are pleased to announce Seattle, Washington as the site of the third Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings, including the Women and the Economy Forum, during the U.S.
Inslee's invite trick-or-treaters to The Addams Family-themed Halloween at the Executive Residence
Gov. Jay Inslee & First Spouse Trudi Inslee invite trick-or-treaters to join them at the Executive Residence for an Addams Family Halloween (*snap, snap*).
Inslee appoints Taki Flevaris to King County Superior Court
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Taki Flevaris to the King County Superior Court. He replaces Judge Mike Diaz, who was recently appointed to the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Inslee appoints Linden Rhoads and re-appoints Blaine Tamaki to University of Washington Board of Regents
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Linden Rhoads and the re-appointment of Blaine Tamaki to the University of Washington Board of Regents. Rhoads's term will start Oct. 24, 2022 and end Sept. 30, 2028. Tamaki's new term will end Sept. 30, 2028.
Inslee honors state employee efforts during annual leadership ceremony
Gov. Jay Inslee recognized 23 state agency leaders today with an annual celebration for outstanding leadership, inclusive excellence and achievement during the 2021 calendar year.
Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - September 2022
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of September 2022.
Inslee issues emergency order for the SR 506 bridge damage; also activates members of the National Guard to support Hurricane Ian response efforts
Gov. Jay Inslee today declared an emergency in Lewis County due to damage that occurred on September 22, 2022 to the State Route 506/108 bridge over I-5. The damage was caused when an over-height load struck the SR 506 overpass, requiring replacement of one span of the structure.
Inslee issues emergency order for the Lieser Road overpass
Gov. Jay Inslee today declared an emergency in Clark County due to damage that occurred on July 7, 2022 to the Lieser Road overpass. The damage was caused when a vehicle with an over-height load struck the overpass where it crosses State Route 14.
“What goes around, comes around” when it comes to industrial waste
Drivers, carmakers, and states are leaving fossil fuels in the rearview mirror. Is Washington ready to drive electric?
Transportation is the biggest contributor of carbon emissions in Washington state, and the biggest opportunity to make a difference. The threat of climate change is clear, and Washington state is leading by example to respond.
Inslee names Michael Paquette director of the Board of Accountancy
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the appointment of Michael Paquette as director of the Board of Accountancy (ACB). Paquette will replace acting director Jennifer Sciba.
Inslee announces end to remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency by October 31
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the upcoming rescission of all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency by Oct. 31.
