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Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs Director Tim Reynon steps down to join the Tribal Council of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians
June 12, 2026
Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced that Tim Reynon, the director of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, has stepped down following his election to the Tribal Council of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Governor Ferguson announces key legislative priority to ban cellphones in schools statewide
June 9, 2026
Proposal will require personal smart devices to be 'Away for the Day' in K-12 public schools in Washington state by Sept. 2027
Governor Ferguson appoints Fé LopezGaetke and Mary Nam to the Washington State University Board of Regents
June 9, 2026
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Fé LopezGaetke and Mary Nam to the Washington State University Board of Regents. Both appointments will take effect June 9.
Governor Ferguson appoints Jessica Murphy Manca to King County Superior Court
June 8, 2026
Manca joins the King County bench after more than 15 years of legal experience
Governor Ferguson signs Executive Order to support women in the workplace experiencing perimenopause and menopause
June 1, 2026
Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced an executive order supporting women in the workplace experiencing menopause.
Governor Ferguson encourages Washingtonians impacted by December’s historic flooding to apply for assistance before June 10 deadline
May 20, 2026
RENTON — Today Governor Bob Ferguson encouraged Washingtonians affected by December’s historic flooding to apply for federal assistance June 10 deadline — 3 weeks from today.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Governor Ferguson releases report showing children stuck in hospitals without a medical need are getting help faster
May 15, 2026
OLYMPIA — For years, hundreds of children experiencing severe behavioral or mental health crises languished in hospitals without a medical reason to be there. They originally went to emergency rooms because they were a danger to themselves or others. Once they were stable enough to leave, their parents or caregivers still could not safely care for them at home due to a lack of adequate resources. When those parents tried to seek help, they had to navigate a complex, siloed web of agencies with little to no guidance or support.
Governor Ferguson appoints Maureen McKeeman to Kitsap County Superior Court
May 12, 2026
McKeeman joins the Kitsap County bench after 15 years of legal and judicial experience
Governor Ferguson, Department of Ecology launch initiative to foster water supply solutions amid statewide drought
May 6, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the launch of Washington’s Water Future, a statewide initiative to ensure Washington has an enduring supply of water for generations to come.
Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Brown seek court order to permit health inspections at Northwest ICE Processing Center
April 28, 2026
Health inspectors attempting to investigate thousands of complaints have been turned away 10 times