Gov. Inslee requests federal aid for survivors of August wildfires
Gov. Jay Inslee has formally requested federal aid and a major disaster declaration to help people recover from deadly wildfire destruction in August in Eastern Washington.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for a third time
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."
Gov. Inslee appoints Megan Matthews as director of state's Office of Equity
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday appointed Megan Matthews as the new director of the Washington State Office of Equity.
Over 500 new U.S. citizens sworn in at Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony
On Tuesday, July 4, more than 500 people coming from around 80 different countries were granted U.S. citizenship during Seattle's 38th Annual Naturalization Ceremony.
Trans minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law
Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a measure Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday.
Pandemic-era cocktails to-go policy now permanent in Washington
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Friday that permanently allows cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars in Washington state.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."
Washington creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit
A new unit aimed at solving cold cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people will be established in Washington state, a result of the latest law to address a decades-long crisis.
Gov. Inslee expected to sign legislation banning semi-automatic weapons
A bill that will ban the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington is one signature away from becoming law, sparking an uptick in gun sales, according to local gun stores.
Bill to permanently allow cocktails to go passes WA Senate, now heading to Gov. Inslee's desk
A bill that would permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and distilleries was approved by the state senate, and is now heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature.
Inslee signs bill to strengthen prosecution of hate crimes
Beginning in July, hate crimes will be classified as crimes against a person – including assaults that do not end in physical injury.
Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing speed safety cameras in active work zones starting July 2024
Starting July 2024, work zones on Washington state highways will begin using automated speed safety cameras whenever construction crews are present.
Inslee visits Seattle encampment during cleanup, urges legislators to fund affordable housing
Gov. Jay Inslee was in Seattle on Tuesday touring what was left of an encampment after a clean-up started under the First Avenue Bridge in the South Park neighborhood.
Bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes in Washington advances
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."
'Disgusted by the dishonesty': Tenino residents rally to stop facility from housing sex offenders
Residents are pushing back against a facility meant, to house sex offenders from McNeil Island, from coming into their neighborhood.
Gov. Inslee seeks lawmaker action on housing, guns
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a speech to a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday urged lawmakers to act on his legislative agenda, calling for big spending to build housing as well as additional gun laws and a funding boost for education.
Washington Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State speech
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is expected to deliver his annual State of the State speech at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. You can watch it live right here.
'Gun violence is an epidemic'; WA state leaders announce gun control bills
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced their plan to stop the growing amount of gun violence in the state. The elected leaders presented two public safety bills that they will jointly propose during the 2023 legislative session.
Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation for November storms
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday issued an emergency declaration for severe storms that swept through Washington in early November.