Inslee issues statement, skips trip to storm-ravaged WA communities

In areas like Mirrormont, where residents were trapped for days due to fallen trees and downed power lines, the absence of state and local leadership has sparked frustration.

WA Governor Inslee discusses 2024 election results
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who has held office for 12 years, is weighing in on the state's election results.

WA Gov. Inslee responds to election results: ‘Their leadership will be crucial’

Washington Governor Jay Inslee cheered the local election results, and promised the state will remain defiant as the Trump administration moves back into the Oval Office.

Gov. Inslee activates National Guard for election week after ballot box arsons

Governor Jay Inslee has activated some Washington National Guard members to standby and ensure public safety during activities related to the 2024 election.

State agency under fire over juvenile justice crisis
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Washington?s largest union is adding their name to the growing list that's calling for the head of the state?s Department of Children, Youth and Families to resign.

WA union leaders call on Gov. Inslee to fire embattled DCYF leader
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Governor Inslee is facing a growing call for him to fire Secretary Ross Hunter, his handpicked leader of Washington?s Department of Children, Youth and Families.

Project to clear up WA encampments running out of money
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Thousands of encampments are still standing on state-owned land as the Inslee-era cleanups across Washington are almost out of money.

Program to clear up encampments running out of money
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Governor Jay Inslee touted the "Encampment Resolution Program," which rolled out in 2022. Since then, it?s funded 46 encampment cleanups across Washington, and more than 1,000 people have been placed in permanent housing.

WA gubernatorial candidates Ferguson, Reichert win primary election

Washington gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert are set to face off in the general election this November, early primary results show.

Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to WA wildfires

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in an effort to get wildfire firefighters the supplies they need quicker.

Washington tribes to relocate villages with millions from landmark climate law

Tribes in Washington will relocate villages, invest in green transportation, and more with tens of millions in grants from a landmark climate law passed in 2021.

Gov. Inslee directs WA hospitals to provide emergency abortions

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive requiring all hospitals in the state to be able to provide emergency abortion services, nearly two years out from the Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Massive wind farm proposal in Washington state gets new life from Gov. Jay Inslee

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state's largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project.

Prince of Norway visits Washington
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Governor Jay Inslee will welcome Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to Washington on Thursday.

Gov. Inslee signs controversial decarbonization bill

A bill that will eventually ban the use of natural gas in Washington has passed state legislature and was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday.

Inslee signs 'Strippers' Bill of Rights' into law

A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.

Washington schools to teach LGBTQ history starting 2025

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law requiring Washington schools to teach LGBTQ history as part of the curriculum.

Starting his final year in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stresses he isn't finished yet

Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee returned to one of his top priorities and the issue that defined his brief presidential bid: climate change.