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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
Governor Ferguson announces slate of 6 Governor Request Bills for 2026
January 9, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced his slate of six Governor Request Bills ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which begins Monday. The proposed legislation includes reforms to help increase the supply of housing, protect Washingtonians from imposters posing as law enforcement, bolster the state’s decision-making authority regarding vaccines, and provides safeguards for the public — particularly kids — when using AI companion chatbots, among other critical bills that improve the lives of Washingtonians.
Governor Ferguson appoints Sahar Fathi to new role of Chief Impact Officer, announces Kenneth Martin as new Policy Director
January 8, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced Policy Director Sahar Fathi is returning after a sabbatical to a newly created senior leadership role: Chief Impact Officer. Interim Policy Director Kenneth Martin will succeed Fathi as Policy Director.
State expands $2.5M disaster assistance to Lewis and Pierce counties
January 8, 2026
OLYMPIA – Disaster assistance through the state’s Individual Assistance program is now available to qualifying residents who suffered storm and flood damage in Lewis and Pierce counties.
Applications open for $2.5M in Washington state disaster assistance
January 2, 2026
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson is urging people whose homes were damaged December’s historic flooding to apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help with their immediate needs.
Governor Ferguson announces Washington will receive $181 million in federal rural health care funding
December 31, 2025
The funding to be invested in rural communities across Washington to support providers, workforce strategies, behavioral health, and more
Governor Ferguson announces reopening of west side of U.S. Highway 2
December 30, 2025
SKYKOMISH — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced that the west side of U.S. Highway 2 between Skykomish and Stevens Pass will fully re-open to traffic starting Sunday, Jan. 4.
Governor Ferguson announces supplemental budget
December 23, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced his supplemental operating budget proposal. The Governor’s budget does not raise taxes, eliminates tax breaks for corporations, preserves access for reproductive health care and maintains core services, like K-12 education, while making important investments in affordability, including maintaining the Working Families Tax Credit.
Governor Ferguson announces support for millionaires’ tax
December 23, 2025
Millionaires’ tax is not included in the Governor’s supplemental budget, as revenue would not be realized for several years