Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of David Zeeck to the University of Washington Board of Regents. Zeeck will replace regent Herb Simon, who is stepping down after 12 years of service as a UW Regent. Zeeck’s initial term will run through September 2023. 

“Both our offices are monitoring the unfolding situation concerning the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide in Yakima County.

"There is no question this federal shutdown creates chaos, confusion and uncertainty for hard-working families, students, small businesses, veterans and seniors across Washington state.

"It is good news for Washingtonians that the Legislature passed the long-overdue construction budget. This allows us to restart hundreds of stalled projects at schools and mental health facilities and build more affordable housing -- as well as put thousands of Washingtonians to work.

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Karen Donohue to the King Court Superior Court. She will replace Judge Hollis Hill, who is retiring.

Gov. Inslee issued the following statement on the passing of Gov. John Spellman, whose family notified the governor’s office and asked for the news to be shared with the public.

“The recent revelations about our state Department of Licensing’s failure to safeguard certain information from federal immigration officials has shaken and angered many communities. It has angered me.

“I am committed to making sure that every family in Washington state, no matter how they got here, is treated fairly. I want to be clear that we will redouble our efforts to ensure that state agencies are not assisting discriminatory enforcement efforts by federal immigration officials.