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Moses Lake – the heart of the clean energy revolution

Washington is at the forefront of the clean technology revolution. Gov. Jay Inslee traveled to Moses Lake on Wednesday to celebrate the…

Gov. Inslee appoints Kathryn I. Burke to the Okanogan County Superior Court

Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Kathryn I. Burke to the Okanogan County Superior Court. She will replace Judge Henry…

On the road: Honoring Bellevue officer, new state hospital, free youth transit
Bellevue Police Department Officer Jordan Jackson died last year in a traffic accident. On the anniversary of his passing, he and his…

Governor Inslee

Governor Inslee

Governor Inslee

Inslee previews strategy to resolve homeless encampments and expand housing availability
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
In October of last year, Marie and Phuong were sitting around a table at the Civic Hotel, an emergency shelter in Seattle. They talked about how much their…
Inslee previews budget strategy to take down fentanyl
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
James Robbins has spent the balance of his life in addiction. He began abusing substances when he was ten years old. Over 48 years of active opioid use, he…
Governor’s trip “down under” yields trade, climate partnership
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
On Nov. 2, Gov. Jay Inslee leaped over time zones on his way to Australia for a study and trade mission. Australia is 18 hours ahead of Washington state — …
Blue Wind is coming: State spins up offshore wind supply chain initiative
Wed, Oct 11, 2023
The 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, Ill. Included a working exhibition of the might and wonder of wind power. Image courtesy of worldsfairchicago1893. com. In…
The state’s Job Skills Program accelerates business reinvention
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Gov. Jay Inslee visited Small Planet Supply in September. The company now produces a large-scale heat pump, and they benefitted from the Job Skills Program…
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,…