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Governor Ferguson issues emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by wildfires

August 10, 2026

SPOKANE — Governor Bob Ferguson today signed an emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s devastating wildfires.

Governor Ferguson announces federal public health emergency for communities impacted by wildfires

August 07, 2026

Emergency declaration expands access to health care and critical services for those in wildfire-affected communities

Governor Ferguson celebrates the start of construction on first new ferry in more than a decade, exercises option to build third vessel

August 05, 2026

Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that Eastern Shipbuilding Group began construction on Washington’s first new ferry in 11 years, an important milestone in his pledge to reform and rebuild…