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Gov. Inslee appoints Paul M. Crisalli to King County Superior Court

Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Paul M. Crisalli to the King County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Matthew…

Inslee appoints Megan Matthews director of the Washington State Office of Equity

Gov. Jay Inslee today named Megan Matthews director of the Washington State Office of Equity. She has served as acting director of the…

State turns unexpected hospital closure into opportunity to address urgent behavioral health needs
As part of an urgent effort to serve the increasing numbers of people waiting for behavioral health services, including those in jail…

Governor Inslee

Governor Inslee

Governor Inslee

Inslee tells the Washington story at Climate Week NYC
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
World leaders gathered in New York City this week for the United Nations General Assembly. Concurrently, environmental ministers and advocates came together…
Refreshing a 60-year bond with Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Gov. Jay Inslee greets Gov. Motohiko Saito of Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture on the steps of the Washington State Capitol on Sept. 13, 2023. A Wednesday handshake…
It’s a new era for the Washington State Patrol
Fri, Aug 25, 2023
Equipped with a host of new tools and the latest technology, the work of the Washington State Patrol looks a lot different than a century ago when it was just…
State turns unexpected hospital closure into opportunity to address urgent behavioral health needs
Wed, Aug 09, 2023
As part of an urgent effort to serve the increasing numbers of people waiting for behavioral health services, including those in jail awaiting competency…
Leaders prepare to welcome millions to Washington’s World Cup
Tue, Aug 01, 2023
Today the U. S. Women’s National Soccer team officially punched their ticket to the knockout round of the World Cup. Advancing against stiff competition,…
Cleaner jet fuel, made in Washington, is set to take off
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
Airplanes are thirsty. The Boeing 737 MAX guzzles a gallon of jet fuel every five seconds. For every gallon burned, a cloud of noxious exhaust is left behind…
Inslee and legislators say it’s time for “radical transparency” as Big Oil rakes in excessive…
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Inslee and legislators say it’s time for “radical transparency” as Big Oil rakes in excessive profitsBig Oil celebrates record profits as consumers grapple…
Making “internet for all” possible in Washington
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
How the state and federal governments are working together to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the Evergreen StatePresident Biden’s administration…
June is Pride Month in Washington state
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
The LGBTQIA+ Pride flag flies over the Washington State Capitol. June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and Gov. Jay Inslee joined state employees and community leaders…
EV charger installation is amping up
Thu, May 18, 2023
Electric vehicle popularity is amping up — EV registration statewide and nationwide has quintupled in five years. EVs now account for one in ten vehicles sold…