WA Gov. Ferguson claims I-001 weakens parental rights, other side calls argument false
Supporters of Initiative 001 say the state shouldn't withhold information about their children, but opponents say the bill will weaken parental rights, not strengthen them.
Supporters of Initiative 001 say the state shouldn't withhold information about their children, but opponents say the bill will weaken parental rights, not strengthen them.
US Forest Service confirms it works with ICE after camping trip raid
Five men were arrested by federal immigration authorities during a camping trip over Labor Day weekend at Mount Baker, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Five men were arrested by federal immigration authorities during a camping trip over Labor Day weekend at Mount Baker, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Gov. Fergusons speaks out on WA parental rights initiative
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
Gov. Ferguson speaks out against WA Initiative 001 ahead of November vote
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
WA officials celebrate SCOTUS rejection of Trump mail-in ballot restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Washington's top elected officials are celebrating the move.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Washington's top elected officials are celebrating the move.
Gov. Ferguson: How WA is adapting to federal healthcare changes
Here's how WA is adapting to healthcare changes from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Here's how WA is adapting to healthcare changes from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
WA Governor’s office delayed fixing major climate data error, records show
Governor Ferguson’s Office delayed the public release of a major correction regarding state carbon emission reductions by more than two weeks, according to public records obtained by news outlet Axios.
Governor Ferguson’s Office delayed the public release of a major correction regarding state carbon emission reductions by more than two weeks, according to public records obtained by news outlet Axios.
Washington governor delays correction to emissions data error
Washington agencies reportedly inflated how much the state's cap and trade programs would cut greenhouse gas emissions, but when they tried to issue a correction, the governor's office delayed it for weeks.
Washington agencies reportedly inflated how much the state's cap and trade programs would cut greenhouse gas emissions, but when they tried to issue a correction, the governor's office delayed it for weeks.
Spokane fire update: Gov. Ferguson issues emergency declaration for wildfire victims
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a new emergency declaration to help victims and businesses affected by eastern Washington wildfires.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a new emergency declaration to help victims and businesses affected by eastern Washington wildfires.
Jimothy receives honor from Washington Gov. Ferguson
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has named Seattle’s viral short-spined raccoon Jimothy as a "Washingtonian of the Day," following widespread internet fame.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has named Seattle’s viral short-spined raccoon Jimothy as a "Washingtonian of the Day," following widespread internet fame.
Seattle World Cup crowds bring success, but uneven economic boom
Seattle leaders are celebrating what they call a successful first half of the FIFA World Cup, citing record-breaking transit ridership and international recognition.
Seattle leaders are celebrating what they call a successful first half of the FIFA World Cup, citing record-breaking transit ridership and international recognition.
WA groups call on Gov. Ferguson to address drug crisis
Outreach and recovery advocates are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to do more to address fentanyl death happening across Washington state.
Outreach and recovery advocates are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to do more to address fentanyl death happening across Washington state.
Governor pushes statewide school cell phone ban
Gov. Bob Ferguson is proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in all Washington K-12 public schools to combat digital distractions and improve classroom focus.
Gov. Bob Ferguson is proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in all Washington K-12 public schools to combat digital distractions and improve classroom focus.
Phone-free WA schools? Governor Ferguson eyes new legislative priority
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
Gov. Ferguson pushes to ban cell phones in classrooms
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced plans to push for legislation next session that would ban cellphones in public school classrooms to improve student mental health and academic focus.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced plans to push for legislation next session that would ban cellphones in public school classrooms to improve student mental health and academic focus.
Gov. Ferguson orders flags lowered for victims of Longview, WA implosion
Governor Ferguson has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff for one week, in memory of the 11 victims killed at a Washington paper mill. "We grieve with the Longview community and the impacted families."
Governor Ferguson has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff for one week, in memory of the 11 victims killed at a Washington paper mill. "We grieve with the Longview community and the impacted families."
Gov. Ferguson’s push to lift WA police numbers out of dead last sees rocky start
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
DOJ investigates WA women’s prison over transgender inmate policy
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
ICE responds to WA's legal request over inspections at Tacoma facility
Ferguson called ICE's response to the state's legal request "ridiculous."
Ferguson called ICE's response to the state's legal request "ridiculous."
Aging WA ferry fleet is ‘fragile’, Gov. Ferguson calls for federal dollars
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.