Throughout his first term, Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to withhold federal disaster aid from Democrat-led states and cities. In some cases - like in response to Washington’s devastating wildfires in 2020 - Trump actually did deny aid,

In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he took office, while imploring lawmakers not to reduce spending as they write the upcoming biennial budget.

A Ferry County woman has been named to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Lynn O’Connor, of Kettle Falls, was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace outgoing commissioner Molly Linville. It was one of Inslee’s last acts before leaving office.

Washington’s outgoing Democratic governor on Tuesday afternoon revealed the painting by Seattle artist Grace Athena Flott. Inslee viewed the portrait for the first time during a ceremony in the State Reception Room, shortly after delivering his final State of the State address.

Gov. Jay Inslee, who’s led Washington state for the past dozen years, delivered his final State of the State address Tuesday morning. Its theme? Progress.

Climate and clean energy drew Inslee’s intense focus, while critics point to the state’s troubles in education, homelessness and ferries.

Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address to both chambers of the Washington Legislature on Tuesday. Though the yearly speech sets a tone for the 103 days of lawmaking, Inslee's address on the final full day of 12 years leading the state had an air of farewell.

Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the Legislature on Tuesday, his last full day in office, bidding Washingtonians “fair winds and following seas” in the final speech of his 12-year run leading the Evergreen State. He spent several minutes on one of the most pressing issues facing the state this year: the budget.

Inslee's portrait, painted by Washington artist Grace Flott, debuted Tuesday after his final State of the State address to mark the end of his 12-year tenure.

In his final days in office, Governor Jay Inslee granted conditional clemency to William Floyd Kincaid, releasing him from prison.

Also touching on the incoming Trump Administration, Inslee said "We will not bend the knee to a would-be authoritarian's worst impulses."

In his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Washington Legislature, Governor Jay Inslee made a passionate plea to safeguard the state’s progressive achievements and protect vulnerable communities from the brunt of looming budget challenges.