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Today, Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members to be on stand-by in the event they are asked to support local…

Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to an attack on a ballot…

President Biden issued a formal apology yesterday for the United States’ boarding school system that separated Native American…

Governor Inslee

Governor Inslee

Governor Inslee

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…