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Governor Ferguson awards $350K to Portal Space Systems for Bothell expansion
December 10, 2025
OLYMPIA - Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that he is directing $350,000 from the Governor’s Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF) into an expansion of Bothell-based Portal Space Systems. This helps the aerospace company grow its planned satellite manufacturing facility and brings it one step closer to leading the space race. The expansion is expected to create more than 100 jobs in the next two years and more than 700 jobs by 2030.
Governor Ferguson declares statewide emergency responding to major flooding
December 10, 2025
CAMP MURRAY — Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency today following major flooding across Washington. That declaration is available here.
Governor Ferguson approves Carriger Solar project in Klickitat County
December 4, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson today announced his approval of the Carriger Solar project in Klickitat County. This is the first utility-scale energy project submitted for the Governor’s review since he took office in January.
Governor Ferguson appoints Spokane native Colleen Melody to Washington Supreme Court
November 24, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson made his first appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court, announcing that civil rights attorney Colleen Melody will replace retiring Justice Mary Yu.
Governor Ferguson appoints Tyson R. Hill to Court of Appeals, Division III
November 19, 2025
Hill is Ferguson’s first appointment to an appellate court
Governor Ferguson issues emergency proclamation addressing Olympic Pipeline shutdown, fuel delivery impacts at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
November 19, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson today declared an emergency as a result of a shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline following a fuel leak near Everett. The shutdown has disrupted jet fuel transportation to SEA (Seattle-Tacoma) International Airport, which relies directly on the pipeline for jet fuel deliveries.
Governor Ferguson appoints Brian Bennett as Director of Washington’s Lottery
November 18, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Bennett as the new director of Washington’s Lottery, effective Nov. 19. Bennett’s experience spans more than three decades, including serving as mayor and a member of the City Council for the City of Burien and 16 years at the global technology company F5, Inc.
Governor Ferguson appoints Mary Crandall to Skagit County Superior Court
November 18, 2025
Crandall joins the Skagit County bench after a decade of criminal law experience and seven years as a judicial officer
Governor Ferguson statement on November revenue forecast
November 18, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the latest revenue forecast from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council:
Governor Ferguson, Ballmer Group announce new grant to fund early learning for 10,000 Washington kids
November 12, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson joined representatives from Ballmer Group Philanthropy to announce a new grant to dramatically expand Washington’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), which provides access to high-quality preschool to low-income families. The Ballmer Group has committed to funding up to 10,000 additional seats for the next 10 years.