Two divided sides come together for historic change to state's deadly force law
Inslee appoints Aimee Sutton to King County Superior Court
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Aimee Sutton to the King County Superior Court today. She replaces Judge Monica Benton who is retiring on Jan. 31.
To help salmon migrate, Ecology issues proposal allowing more water to spill over dams
The Washington Department of Ecology is issuing a proposal to allow more water to spill over eight federal dams along the lower Columbia and Snake rivers.
Inslee announces appointment of Lisa Brown as director of Washington State Department of Commerce
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Lisa Brown as director of the Washington State Department of Commerce today. Brown takes over from Brian Bonlender who served in that role for the past six years.
Inslee statement on end of Trump shutdown
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on the end of President Trump’s record-long shutdown of the federal government
Inslee declares local public health emergency after identifying outbreak of measles
Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency today in all counties in response to more than two dozen confirmed cases of measles in our state.
State will expand unemployment benefits to federal employees
New bills to save orcas support Inslee's proposed investments
Today, several bills that support Gov.
Govs. Inslee, Cuomo and Whitmer demand answers, action for unpaid federal workers
Today, Governors Jay Inslee, Gretchen Whitmer (MI) and Andrew Cuomo (NY) released the following statement, calling for answers and action from the Trump administration on states’ ability to make unemployment benefits available to unpaid federal workers who have remained on the job during the part
Inslee announces appointment to University of Washington Board of Regents
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Libby Gates MacPhee today to the University of Washington Board of Regents. MacPhee will replace Kristianne Blake, who is stepping down after 12 years of service as a UW Regent.
Inslee proposes broadband access for all
Inslee's State of the State: Washington's Unwritten Chapter
Inslee pushes for universal home visits for newborns and continued early learning expansion for thousands more children
Inslee details plan to create a statewide free college program for Washington students
Inslee budget would link 100,000 students with career-connected learning opportunities by 2027
Washington state’s unemployment safety net will help furloughed federal employees
As the federal government shutdown enters its 21st day and many federal employees brace for their first missed paycheck, Washington state is standing by to assist furloughed employees with unemployment benefits while they wait to return to their jobs.
Inslee on Trump shutdown: This record-long shutdown has to end
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement, one day before the federal government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history:
Inslee appoints Michael K. Ryan to King County Superior Court
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Michael K. Ryan to the King County Superior Court today. He replaces Judge Barbara Mack who is retiring on January 11.
Inslee appoints Lauren Erickson to Clallam County Superior Court
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lauren Erickson to the Clallam County Superior Court today. She replaces Judge Erik Roher who was elected to Clallam County District Court II and will leave the superior court on January 14.
State opposes move to downplay dangers of Hanford tank waste
Federal plan would not protect Columbia River from nuclear dregs
