Recall effort against Governor Ferguson ends

[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD]—Campaign finance activist Conner Edwards’ quixotic quest to recall Washington Governor Bob Ferguson from office was intended to prod the governor into filling two vacant seats on the state’s Public Disclosure Commission—it worked! Late Friday, Ferguson appointed Teebah Alsaleh of Seattle, a lawyer for Microsoft, to the commission. Her selection came a week […]

Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington state

Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office for governor on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The 59-year-old Seattleite began his new role after 12 years as the state’s attorney general. He is Washington’s 24th governor. In his inaugural address, Ferguson mapped out his priorities: […]

Thousands protest against Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan

By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol troopers estimated 4,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s plan for re-opening Washington state Restrictions to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order would be lifted completely the week of July 20 May 6-8, Inslee issues guidance for vehicle sales, religious services, landscaping, pet walking, […]