Inslee decries ‘horrendous surge’ of violence against Asians

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was joined Monday by community leaders to decry what he called a "horrendous surge" of violence against Asian-Americans.

Inslee condemns rise in violence against Asian Americans
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Inslee said there have been discussions about having a centralized way to collect information about harassment complaints, even without reporting a crime.

Inslee announces new travel guidelines during Spring Break at Sea-Tac

Gov. Jay Inslee announced new travel guidance during what Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials say will be their busiest weekend throughout the entire pandemic.

2 million more people in Washington eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting March 31

Restaurant workers, prisoners, people over 60 and those with two or more underlying health conditions are among the two million more Washington residents eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine starting March 31.

Inslee gives update on reopening schools
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The governor will require all school districts to open their classrooms part-time in April.

West Coast scientific panel approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Washington

A panel tasked with reviewing vaccine safety for four western states has approved the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for Washington state. 

Gov. Inslee signs relief bill waiving liquor license fees

The governor says the one-time fee waivers “will provide some financial relief while we work to get them back to capacity.”

Inslee: Schools should reopen for in-person learning

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that public schools in the state can open up for more in-person learning as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

State Senate passes unemployment bill to help Washington workers, businesses

The Washington Senate has passed a measure that would increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and would prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses.

Inslee expected to loosen some Covid-19 restrictions

The state's current reopening plan, called Healthy Washington, breaks the state down into regions that must meet four metrics to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2. None of the regions has met the existing metrics.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee receives COVID-19 vaccine

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.

Microsoft, Starbucks CEOs join Gov. Inslee for vaccine announcement

Gov. Jay Inslee was joined by the CEOs of Microsoft and Starbucks Monday afternoon when he announces changes to the state's Covid vaccine distribution plan and a new public-private partnership. 

Inslee authorizes Washington National Guard for added security during Monday's legislative session

Gov. Jay Inslee has authorized up to 750 members of the Washington National Guard to be stationed at the Capitol Campus in Olympia for added security measures for the start of the 2021 legislative session.

Pro-Trump demonstrators break through gate at Governor Inslee's mansion

Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.

Inslee calls Trump a 'cancer,' demands removal from office after Capitol riots

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joined other senior politicians from the state Thursday in calling for President Donald Trump's removal from office, calling him a "cancer" at the heart of the insurrection at the nation's Capitol.

Inslee extends statewide Covid-19 restrictions
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Bans on indoor dining, wedding and funeral receptions and more have been extended through January 4, 2021.

Inslee stands by 'Trumpian' comment
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In an interview with Q13's Brandi Kruse, Governor Inslee defended a statement he made to Loren Culp supporters during Wednesday night's debate.