Gov. Inslee announces new director for WA's police use-of-force investigation office
Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed a director for the state's new police use-of-force investigation office.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed a director for the state's new police use-of-force investigation office.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee promises to defend abortion rights at Seattle rally
In response to a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said the state would provide sanctuary for women outside the state seeking abortions and would explore ways to codify abortion rights in the state’s Constitution.
In response to a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said the state would provide sanctuary for women outside the state seeking abortions and would explore ways to codify abortion rights in the state’s Constitution.
Inslee to appeal 2 COVID restrictions relating to in-person DOL services, public meetings
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he will repeal two pandemic restrictions relating to in-person driver's license services and public meetings.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he will repeal two pandemic restrictions relating to in-person driver's license services and public meetings.
Washington justices unanimously reject Inslee recall effort
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Inslee signs law intended to reduce hazing incidents after WSU freshman's death
After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies.
After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies.
'We can't wait until the 22nd century'; Gov. Inslee says Biden's 2023 budget shortchanges Hanford cleanup
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Washington Insurance Commissioner extends COVID-19 emergency orders to April 28
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
Gov. Inslee signs bills tightening gun rules
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of bills Wednesday tightening the state’s gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of bills Wednesday tightening the state’s gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
New bill seeks to recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders
A new bill is seeking to recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders.
A new bill is seeking to recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders.
Inslee signs rollback of police reform bill focusing on use-of-force, detaining suspects
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday rolling back part of the state’s sweeping police reform legislation from last year after law enforcement and key Democratic lawmakers agreed the original bill went too far.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday rolling back part of the state’s sweeping police reform legislation from last year after law enforcement and key Democratic lawmakers agreed the original bill went too far.
Inslee formalizes directive seeking to cut ties with Russia
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed a formal directive he announced earlier in the week for state agencies to identify any potential contracts or investments with Russian state institutions or significant companies with the intention of ultimately severing those ties.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed a formal directive he announced earlier in the week for state agencies to identify any potential contracts or investments with Russian state institutions or significant companies with the intention of ultimately severing those ties.
2 fixes to police reform laws head to Inslee’s desk
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
Gov. Inslee's COVID state of emergency passes two-year mark
Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 state of emergency was issued Feb. 29, 2020, and has allowed him to implement mask mandates and stay-home orders, fire state employees for not getting vaccinated, and implement phased reopening plans.
Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 state of emergency was issued Feb. 29, 2020, and has allowed him to implement mask mandates and stay-home orders, fire state employees for not getting vaccinated, and implement phased reopening plans.
New CDC guidelines say most of Washington can go maskless
The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on mask-wearing on Friday, and it suggests that the majority of Washingtonians can go maskless right now.
The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on mask-wearing on Friday, and it suggests that the majority of Washingtonians can go maskless right now.
Gov. Inslee stands firm on gas tax despite complaints by west coast governors
Gov. Inslee is not backing down from an excise tax that would be levied against importers of gasoline produced in Washington, despite complaints by the Governors of Alaska, Idaho and Oregon.
Gov. Inslee is not backing down from an excise tax that would be levied against importers of gasoline produced in Washington, despite complaints by the Governors of Alaska, Idaho and Oregon.
Washington mask mandate: Students will no longer have to wear masks as of March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools.
Republican lawmakers call on Inslee to end state mask mandates
A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced the state would get rid of its outdoor mask mandate, Republican lawmakers are calling on the governor to get rid of the mask mandate completely.
A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced the state would get rid of its outdoor mask mandate, Republican lawmakers are calling on the governor to get rid of the mask mandate completely.
Gov. Inslee is 'optimistic' Washington will revisit mask mandate in the near future
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
WA Legislature considers curbing governor’s emergency powers
Majority Democrats in the Legislature are indicating they may be open to putting restrictions on the governor’s broad emergency powers as Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency approaches two years.
Majority Democrats in the Legislature are indicating they may be open to putting restrictions on the governor’s broad emergency powers as Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency approaches two years.
Washington trooper who defied state vaccine mandate and told gov to 'kiss my a--' dies from COVID-19
A Washington State Patrol officer who defied a statewide vaccine mandate and signed off for the last time by telling Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee to "kiss my a--" is dead from COVID-19.
A Washington State Patrol officer who defied a statewide vaccine mandate and signed off for the last time by telling Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee to "kiss my a--" is dead from COVID-19.