Story Ever since Gov. Dan Evans stood behind South Vietnamese allies fleeing their homeland after the fall of Saigon in 1975, Washington has become a steadfast supporter of our nation’s refugee program. Much like the Vietnamese who aided American troops, …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on Secretary of State Kim Wyman’s decision to lead the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to protect future elections from foreign and domestic interference. “I spoke to Kim earlier today and …
Gov. Jay Inslee has named Leonard Forsman to the University of Washington Board of Regents. Forsman is the first native person to serve as a UW regent. He is chairman of the Suquamish Tribe, where he has served on the tribal council for more than 30 years …
After reviewing the evidence concerning booster doses of the Moderna and Jansen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID vaccines on Thursday, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup announced Friday it supports the recommendations for booster shots. To …
Today U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following joint statement on next steps as they pursue a joint federal-state process to establish a comprehensive solution for salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin. “Saving our salmon is …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Anna Gigliotti to the Grant County Superior Court. She replaces Judge David Estudillo, who President Biden recently appointed to the federal judiciary. Gigliotti currently serves as a Grant County …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee issued two emergency proclamations today. The first addresses statewide jail transfers to the Department of Corrections, and the second is related to a severely damaged overpass spanning I-5 in Snohomish County. Proclamation 20-80.1 …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee issued a large event vaccine verification emergency order, Proclamation 21-16. A “large event” is a ticketed or preregistered assembly of 10,000 or more individuals at an outdoor venue or 1,000 or more individuals at an indoor venue …
Gov. Jay Inslee today named Jilma Meneses secretary of the state Department of Social and Health Services. She replaces Don Clintsman who has been serving as acting secretary since May. Meneses is currently the chief executive officer for Catholic …
Board Served Member City Selected Date Term Start Date Position End Aerospace Workforce Council Alison Myers Everett 9/16/2021 9/16/2021 1/1/2075 Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees Amy Parris Othello 9/16/2021 9/16/2021 9/30/2023 Blind, …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today regarding reports that the Biden administration will reopen border entry in November to international travelers who are fully vaccinated. “Washingtonians have long been ready to welcome back Canadians …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today regarding the latest increases in vaccination rates among state employees ahead of the required Oct. 18 vaccine verification deadline. “We all can be extremely encouraged with the progress we have made in …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today named Dominga Soliz director of the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office. She replaces Nina Carter, who is retiring. Soliz is currently a legal case manager for the Department of Enterprise Services, Office of Risk …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced an extension of Proclamation 21.15 that suspends and waives certain statutes in order to allow nursing homes to transfer or discharge residents to other long-term care facilities. The order was originally for 30 days …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Adrienne McCoy to the King County Superior Court. She will fill a newly created judicial position on the court. Since 1999, McCoy has worked as a deputy prosecutor and senior deputy prosecutor with …
Story Since the 1980s, correctional systems have heavily relied on restrictive housing — also known as disciplinary segregation, isolation or solitary confinement. It was originally intended as a way to manage people who commit violence while incarcerated …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today amended Proclamation 21-14.1 (Vaccine Requirement) to include on-site contractors who contract with the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands and the Department of Natural Resources, the …
Story In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter last week to President Joe Biden reiterating his call for a targeted exception to border restrictions for the Point Roberts community and a partial reopening of the U.S.-Canada land border. The …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today updated the eviction moratorium bridge proclamation. The update was announced at a press conference on Thursday of this week. The eviction bridge transition is extended through 11:59 PM on October 31, 2021, to allow more time …
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal process and has recommended a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least six months after their primary vaccination series for people older than 65 …
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