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A new Western State Hospital breaks ground, and a promise is kept

On Thursday morning, state leaders gathered in Lakewood to break ground on a new hospital to be…

Inslee issues emergency proclamations to support repair of damaged bridges

Today, Gov. Jay Inslee issued two emergency proclamations to support the repair of damaged bridges in Lewis and Walla Walla counties,…

ICYMI: U.S. Climate Alliance launches Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative, aims to train 1 million new registered apprentices by 2035

Gov. Jay Inslee, who co-founded the bipartisan U.S. Climate Alliance in 2017, joined his co-chairs and national climate advisor Ali…

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A new Western State Hospital breaks ground, and a promise is kept
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
On Thursday morning, state leaders gathered in Lakewood to break ground on a new hospital to be built on the Western State Hospital campus. The hospital will…
Building better neighbors and improving public safety: New executive order updates Washington’s…
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Building better neighbors and improving public safety: New executive order updates Washington’s recidivism and reentry effortsThe best prison, in the view of…
A watt saved is a penny earned during ‘peak demand’ weather events
Fri, Aug 30, 2024
Heat waves and cold snaps send Washingtonians running to the thermostat, cranking up electrical demand. These wild weather swings are happening more often…
As salmon return home to spawn, people work to bring them back from the brink
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
From local creeks to federal dams, salmon recovery requires all hands on deck. For 6 million years, Pacific salmon have repeated their extraordinary life cycle…
Five years in, Paid Leave has changed 500,000 lives
Mon, Aug 12, 2024
Washington’s first-in-the-nation Paid Family and Medical Leave program has helped Washingtonians navigate some of life’s biggest challengesWhen you have a baby…
Someone to call, someone to respond, and a place to go: Two years since launch, 988’s promises are…
Tue, Jul 02, 2024
Someone to call, someone to respond, and a place to go: Two years since launch, 988’s promises are coming true in WashingtonThis month marks the two-year…
In Washington, new policies and tools ensure climate action starts where environmental harm is…
Wed, Jun 26, 2024
In Washington, new policies and tools ensure climate action starts where environmental harm is greatest. The Beacon Hill neighborhood’s Dr. Jose Rizal Park…
Washington’s first-in-the-nation long-term care benefit is now portable
Thu, May 16, 2024
The WA Cares Fund, Washington’s new long-term care insurance program, launched last year. Seven in 10 Americans will require long-term care at some point, and…
File your FAFSA. For those who do, Washington’s nation-leading student aid brightens futures.
Wed, May 01, 2024
What are your ambitions beyond high school? Do you have a dream school in mind? Is there a career that seems like your calling? For tens of thousands of…
From Earth Day to Arbor Day, one week in Washington shows momentum in clean energy transition
Fri, Apr 26, 2024
Rooftop solar, EV rebates, hydrogen-powered planes and new anti-pollution rules highlight the many ways we’re building a clean, green futureOur climate is…