Officials warn flood threat could rise again as state boosts levee protection
Gov. Bob Ferguson said the risk of river flooding has eased for now but could increase again by late December as another atmospheric river threatens Washington. The state has mobilized National Guard members, added swift-water rescue teams and created a levee breach strike team, while local leaders urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert and report signs of levee damage.
Gov. Ferguson warns flood threat remains as National Guard patrols King County levees
Gov. Bob Ferguson said the risk of additional levee breaches in King County has decreased but remains a concern as flooding continues across Washington. He announced 100 National Guard members are being mobilized, including teams assigned to monitor levees around the clock along rivers such as the Green and White.
Gov. Ferguson, local leaders update WA residents on flooding response
"There has been historic stress," the governor said, on Washington's levee infrastructure. There will be 24/7 spotters from the national guard watching for breaches over the Christmas holiday.
Gov. Ferguson announces WA housing investment propsal
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
WA governor warns of months-long closure of US 2
A 50-mile stretch of US 2 in Washington will remain closed for months with no estimated reopening date, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.
Gov. Ferguson, WA senators tour Mount Vernon’s flood wall after atmospheric river
On Saturday, Governor Bob Ferguson, Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell met with Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan to visit one of the areas hit by the historic floods and to see firsthand how the flood wall there held up.
WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response
Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.
'Flood levels are potentially historic': Governor warns WA as flooding threatens levees
With Skagit County’s levees facing their biggest test since 2021 repairs, 300 National Guard members have been deployed as officials warn the flooding could reach historic levels.
'At least 30 highways have been shut down': Gov. Ferguson on historic Washington flooding
Governor Bob Ferguson spoke to the media on the state's historic flooding at a media availability Thursday, outside the Cardinal Center at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon.
Gov. Ferguson declares emergency over WA flooding
Washington governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency due to heavy flooding across the region, with evacuation orders already issued for thousands.
Facing multibillion-dollar budget shortfall, Washington weighs options
Gov. Bob Ferguson says Washington must make tough, immediate decisions to close a multibillion-dollar budget gap, rejecting sales or property tax increases as fast solutions.
WA state budget proposal in the works
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and his staff are trying to whittle down a state budget proposal to compensate for a billion-dollar shortfall. Earlier, the governor said his proposal will focus on cuts only — not new taxes.
Watch: Gov. Ferguson appoints Colleen Melody to WA State Supreme Court
Governor Bob Ferguson announced his first appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court, naming civil rights attorney Colleen Melody to succeed retiring Justice Mary Yu.
WA governor declares emergency so Seattle airport will get fuel despite pipeline leak
Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency to ensure adequate fuel is delivered to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a leak shut down a major fuel pipeline.
Gov. Ferguson announces new grant for WA early learning program
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a new grant to expand the state's early learning program to provide high-quality preschool access to low-income families.
Man arrested for online threats against Gov. Bob Ferguson
A Lakewood man is behind bars after making repeated threats against Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Man arrested for online threats against WA Gov. Bob Ferguson
A Lakewood man was arrested for making “veiled threats" against Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on social media, posting pictures of Ferguson's front door, a gun, and his home address.
Bullfrog Road overpass repairs to bring nighttime I-90 closures in WA
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum will face periodic nighttime closures once crews begin replacing part of an overpass damaged by a semi-truck, officials said.
Longer wait for new WA hybrid-electric ferries
In July, Governor Bob Ferguson announced the state will award a $715 million contract to a Florida company to make three new hybrid-electric ferries for the state's evolving ferry fleet. But a new report says the choice comes with a slower timeline.
Seattle, Portland leaders join state officials in rejecting Trump's PNW troop deployment
Portland residents are confused by Trump's latest deployment of troops in U.S. cities, viewing it as a costly political distraction. Governor Ferguson and other Washington leaders issued statements.