What pen a governor uses to sign laws might not seem that important — but it’s a token and often an extension of who they are ...

The Democratic governor condemned the tariffs and federal “chaos” during a May 21 news conference at the Port of Seattle.

During his mid-January inaugural address, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson gave shout-outs to multiple bills, including some by Republicans. The 2025 regular legislative session ended on April 27.

Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 7 signed into law several housing bills — including a much-debated cap on annual rent hikes. The Democrat conducted the signing at the Blake House affordable high-rise ...

But more surprising? Governor Bob Ferguson’s approval numbers amongst Republicans. Despite a new governor taking office earlier this year, residents’ views on the direction of the state show ...

"Inheriting a $16 billion budget shortfall was not the way I wanted to start as governor," Bob Ferguson said Tuesday.

The new governor should take his time in reviewing a budget that includes tax increases that will raise the cost of living in Washington.

The new governor put some clear guardrails around the Legislature's budget debate. But his close-to-the-vest style has left ...