WA Gov. Ferguson concerned with Canada's West Coast Pipeline plan

Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller released a joint statement warning that a proposed Canadian oil pipeline expansion could pose severe threats to the Salish Sea ecosystem and Southern Resident killer whales.

Texts reveal doubts, delays after Bite of Seattle mass shooting
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Newly released texts from Governor Bob Ferguson's office reveal concerns and delays from top officials following the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.

Released texts reveal doubts, delays after Seattle mass shooting

Newly released text messages from Gov. Bob Ferguson reveal behind-the-scenes frustration and doubts among top officials following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.

Gov. Ferguson releases texts regarding Bite of Seattle shooting presser delay
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Newly released texts from the office of Governor Bob Ferguson provide more context regarding what caused a 5-hour delay for police to hold a press conference on the deadly mass shooting on July 26.

WA Gov. Ferguson releases texts on Seattle mass shooting presser delay

Newly released texts from Gov. Bob Ferguson's office provide more details about the nearly five-hour delay in briefing the public after the Bite of Seattle shooting.

Gov. Bob Ferguson requests Major Disaster Declaration for Spokane wildfire devastation

Here's what officials shared at Monday's press conference, where they announced a request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the wildfire devastation in Spokane.

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.

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.

Gov. Fergusons speaks out on WA parental rights initiative
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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.

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.

Washington governor delays correction to emissions data error
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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.

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.

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.

WA groups call on Gov. Ferguson to address drug crisis
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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
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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.