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Governor Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration, $21.3 million in FEMA assistance for families following historic December flooding
January 21, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting a federal major disaster declaration following December’s historic storms. Governor Ferguson also requested FEMA to open Individual Assistance funds for survivors in affected counties and Tribal nations, an estimated $21.3 million. A request for funding to help repair the state’s damaged infrastructure is separate, and will come in February after the damage assessment is complete.
Governor Ferguson appoints Sarah Clifthorne to serve as interim Commerce Director
January 21, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment Sarah Clifthorne as interim director of the Washington State Department of Commerce following the departure of Director Joe Nguyễn.
Governor Ferguson appoints Jennifer Richardson to Grant County Superior Court
January 16, 2026
Richardson joins the Grant County bench after more than 12 years at the Office of the Attorney General
Governor Ferguson statement on Coast Guard decision paving the way for I-5 bridge replacement
January 16, 2026
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to allow a replacement bridge for Interstate 5 across the Columbia River to use a lower height than the current bridge. This decision allows Washington and Oregon to build a fixed span replacement bridge — a bridge that does not open and close, as the current bridge does.
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 delivers first State of the State: ‘It’s that heart and spirit of our people that allows me to report today that the state of our state remains strong’
January 13, 2026
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson delivered his first State of the State address to the Washington State Legislature.
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.
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.
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.