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Governor Ferguson creates Governor’s Space Council
September 29, 2026
Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Space Council at the Museum of Flight yesterday in Seattle.
Governor Ferguson requests federal Major Disaster Declaration in four counties, additional state-level action
September 28, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting a federal Major Disaster Declaration following devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington. At an event in Spokane today detailing the request, Governor Ferguson also announced additional state-level actions to help communities rebuild, including suspending additional regulations, and upcoming legislation to give sales tax relief on costs related to home rebuilding. Video of the event is available here, photos are available here.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and California Governor Gavin Newsom take next steps in linking carbon markets in 2027 during New York Climate Week
September 23, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced they have taken the next steps toward Washington joining the California–Québec carbon market in 2027. Together, these three jurisdictions would rank as the third-largest economy in the world.
U.S. Governors and Mayors Supercharge State-City Climate Collaboration at Climate Week NYC
September 22, 2026
NEW YORK, NY — As the U.S. federal government continues its retreat from global climate efforts, governors and mayors representing America’s top state- and city-led climate action coalitions — the U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors — came together today at Climate Week NYC to announce a new joint partnership that supercharges non-federal climate collaboration, reinforcing the strength and durability of American climate leadership.
Governor Ferguson, DCYF announce 42 new early education sites, serving 2,400 additional children this school year
September 21, 2026
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) released a list of 42 new sites across the state adding new slots for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) in the 2026-27 school year. The new sites and expansion at existing ECEAP providers will add approximately 2,400 new ECEAP slots, funded by an innovative public-private partnership between the State of Washington and the Ballmer Group.
Governor Ferguson appoints Bree Black Horse to Yakima County Superior Court
September 9, 2026
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Bree Black Horse to the position of Yakima County Superior Court Judge. Black Horse’s appointment, effective today, fills the new position created by a law signed by Governor Ferguson earlier this year. This is the first new position added to the Yakima County Superior Court since 1998.
Governor Ferguson signs executive order to mitigate impacts of H.R. 1
September 3, 2026
Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order today to help mitigate the impacts in Washington state from H.R. 1, federal legislation gutting health care and food assistance nationwide.
Governor Ferguson adds five additional counties to wildfire emergency proclamation unlocking state protections, assistance
August 31, 2026
Governor Bob Ferguson today amended his wildfire emergency proclamation to include five additional counties, and extend certain state protections and assistance for another 60 days.
Governor Ferguson declares emergency over wildfire’s impacts on Walla Walla water supply, flood risk
August 28, 2026
WALLA WALLA — Governor Bob Ferguson today declared a state of emergency in Walla Walla County due to wildfire impacts to the Mill Creek Watershed, which tens of thousands of Walla Walla residents rely on for their drinking water.
Governor Ferguson, Department of Commerce coordinating donations from businesses and nonprofit organizations in response to wildfires
August 27, 2026
SPOKANE — Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.