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Statement from Governor Bob Ferguson on Justice Barbara Madsen’s upcoming retirement from the Washington Supreme Court

February 2, 2026

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on Justice Barbara Madsen’s announcement that she will retire from the bench effective April 3, 2026:

Governor Ferguson appoints Jane Nesbitt to serve as interim Office of Independent Investigations Director

January 28, 2026

Nesbitt has more than 10 years of public service experience, most recently as the agency’s chief of staff

Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Brown denounce unconstitutional actions of ‘out of control’ ICE agents in Minneapolis

January 26, 2026

OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference denouncing the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minnesota, including calling out the unconstitutional memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that directs ICE agents to use force to enter homes without judicial warrants. Ferguson and Brown also discussed steps the state is taking to prepare in the event ICE launches a similar incursion here in Washington.

Governor Ferguson appoints Sarah Clifthorne to serve as interim Commerce Director

January 21, 2026

OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment Sarah Clifthorne as interim director of the Washington State Department of Commerce following the departure of Director Joe Nguyễn.

Governor Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration, $21.3 million in FEMA assistance for families following historic December flooding

January 21, 2026

OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting a federal major disaster declaration following December’s historic storms. Governor Ferguson also requested FEMA to open Individual Assistance funds for survivors in affected counties and Tribal nations, an estimated $21.3 million. A request for funding to help repair the state’s damaged infrastructure is separate, and will come in February after the damage assessment is complete.

Governor Ferguson appoints Jennifer Richardson to Grant County Superior Court

January 16, 2026

Richardson joins the Grant County bench after more than 12 years at the Office of the Attorney General

Governor Ferguson statement on Coast Guard decision paving the way for I-5 bridge replacement

January 16, 2026

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to allow a replacement bridge for Interstate 5 across the Columbia River to use a lower height than the current bridge. This decision allows Washington and Oregon to build a fixed span replacement bridge — a bridge that does not open and close, as the current bridge does.

Governor Ferguson delivers first State of the State: ‘It’s that heart and spirit of our people that allows me to report today that the state of our state remains strong’

January 13, 2026

OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson delivered his first State of the State address to the Washington State Legislature.

Governor Ferguson appoints Daniel York to King County Superior Court

January 13, 2026

York will be sole veteran on the King County bench

Governor Ferguson appoints Thomas Webster to the Superior Court for Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties

January 13, 2026

Webster joins the bench after 25-year career, including 16 years running Colville law firm