News by Press release submission

Inslee names Roger Rogoff director of Office of Independent Investigations

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee on May 18, 2022, named Roger Rogoff director of the newly created state Office of Independent Investigations (OII). The OII was established by the Legislature and signed into law by Inslee in May 2021.

King County judge agrees with AG Ferguson, denies Google’s attempt to dismiss location tracking lawsuit

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Ferguson’s lawsuit accuses Google of secretly tracking consumers’ location

AG Ferguson recovers more than $17 million from opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt that will be used to address Washington’s opioid epidemic

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

Today’s announcement represents the latest recovery in Ferguson’s opioid litigation initiative, which has now delivered more than $730 million to Washington

Inslee appoints Cadine Ferguson-Brown to Mason County Superior Court

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the appointment of Cadine Ferguson-Brown to the Mason County Superior Court. She will replace Judge Amber Finlay, who plans to retire June 30.

AG Ferguson: Attorney General’s Office in federal appeals court today defending Washington law banning conversion therapy

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

2018 law prohibits licensed health professionals from trying to change a minor’s sexual orientation, gender identity

Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

Opens a harvest fishery for white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt.

Attorney General Ferguson seeks protection for out-of-state abortion providers

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Ferguson urges medical, osteopathic and nursing commissions to disregard criminal prosecutions in anti-choice states if Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade

AG Ferguson shuts down Global Grid’s illegal robocalls, deceptive marketing

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Attorney General wins full restitution for hundreds of Washingtonians who paid Global Grid’s hidden fee

Yakima Neighbors Work Together to Protect Homes, Properties from Wildfires

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Community teams with the Department of Natural Resources to launch Wildfire Ready Neighbors program in high-risk areas

Inslee appoints Tsering Cornell to Clark County Superior Court

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 11 the appointment of Tsering Cornell to the Clark County Superior Court. Cornell will replace Judge Scott Collier, who plans to retire on June 30.

Inslee names Caitlin Robertson, PhD, director of the Office of the Corrections Ombuds

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 11 the appointment of Caitlin Robertson, PhD, director of the Office of the Corrections Ombuds (OCO). Robertson will replace Sonja Hallum who has been the interim director during the transition in leadership at the OCO.

Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee in response to federal report regarding Native boarding schools

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

The U.S. Department of the Interior released a national investigative report today that identified more than 400 federally-run schools for Native American children, including 15 in Washington state.

Lower Columbia River update

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

From a projected line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank to the Interstate 5 Bridge

Spokane Neighbors Work Together to Protect Homes, Properties from Wildfires

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

For second year, community teams with Department of Natural Resources to expand Wildfire Ready Neighbors program to high-risk areas

Icicle River to open for hatchery spring Chinook

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

One hour before official sunrise on Monday, May 16 to one hour after official sunset on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

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East side of campground closed due to seasonal flooding update

By Press release submission | May 9, 2022

The seasonal closure will extend until at least 6/1/2022 due to the cold, wet spring weather.

Online events slated for Volcano Awareness Month

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

The Washington Emergency Management Division is teaming up with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cascades Volcano Observatory this month for Volcano Awareness Month.

Drinking water available at Fossil Bay

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

Drinking water is available at Fossil Bay only.

Drano Lake fisheries return to permanent rule

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

Returns the salmon and steelhead angling rules for Drano Lake to those listed in the 2021-2022 Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet; all other permanent rules remain in effect.

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Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - April 2022