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Governor Ferguson appoints Molly Linville, Jim Anderson and Victor Garcia to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission

April 7, 2025

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today the reappointments of Molly Linville and Jim Anderson and the appointment of Victor Garcia to serve on the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission. The three appointees will begin serving as Commissioners immediately while they await confirmation by the Washington state Senate.

Governor Ferguson appoints Benjamin Santos to King County Superior Court

March 31, 2025

OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Benjamin Santos to the King County Superior Court, his first judicial appointment since taking office in January. Santos’ appointment, effective April 1, fills the position being vacated by Judge Annette Messitt, who resigns from the bench March 31.

Making things Happen for Economic Development and Outdoor Recreation: Governor Ferguson orders $623K in Strategic Reserve funds to reopen Hoh Rain Forest access

March 13, 2025

Road issues threatened access to iconic Washington rainforest during peak travel season

Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers

March 11, 2025

Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers

Making Things Happen for Ferries: Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summer

March 6, 2025

SEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington on the path to restoring full domestic ferry service by this summer. As a result of this plan, Washington State Ferries will have 18 operating vessels in the water for the first time since 2019.

Governor Bob Ferguson presents plan to save $4 billion to address historic budget shortfall

February 27, 2025

OLYMPIA — On Day 43 of his administration, Governor Bob Ferguson proposed a plan to save approximately $4 billion. Ferguson’s proposals:

Making Things Happen for Workers: Highway 99 tunnel subcontractor will pay more than $370,000 to underpaid workers

February 25, 2025

Workers on public project were paid at least $18 per hour less than required by law

Employment Security assists federal workers with unemployment claims, job searches amid rise in layoffs

February 21, 2025

With a rise in federal government layoffs, the Employment Security Department is helping affected federal employees apply for unemployment and get back to work

Making Things Happen for Sustainability and Jobs: Port of Walla Walla secures state support to ramp up sustainable aviation fuels production and new jobs

February 20, 2025

Strategic investment supports construction of SkyNRG manufacturing facility at Wallula Gap Industrial Park

Making Things Happen for Workers: Gov. Ferguson, Department of Labor & Industries collecting $163K to repay O’Reilly Auto Parts employees for lost sick pay

February 11, 2025

State agency working to return money for Washington workers