Governor allocates $3.5 Million in emergency funds for flood relief
SEATTLE—Today, Governor Bob Ferguson amended his emergency proclamation to provide emergency support in response to historic flooding across Washington. Ferguson announced the amendment at a press conference today, December 16, alongside King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello, Adjutant General Gent Welsh, Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith, Director of Emergency Management Robert Ezelle, Erin McCann with the […]
Flooding update: rescues, federal emergency, and a second coming
WASHINGTON STATE—Dozens of people were rescued in Snohomish County, from Wednesday through Thursday, due to the state, and federally, declared “emergency” flooding that swept the region, with more storms and more flooding ahead. Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they […]
Catastrophic flooding from typhoon Halong devastates Alaska native communities
ANCHORAGE, AK—Typhoon Halong’s remnants struck the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta around October 13–14, 2025, with hurricane-force winds and storm surges, disproportionately impacted Alaska Native villages, specifically the Yup’ik communities. In Kipnuk, 90% of homes (121) were destroyed; in Kwigillingok, a third of homes were swept away. These communities are reliant on subsistence hunting and fishing. Tragically, one […]
Bill restricting out-of-state military forces entering into WA is now law
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson on Monday, April 21, signed into law a bill that restricts out-of-state military forces from entering Washington. House Bill 1321, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), requires the Governor’s permission for National Guard troops from other states, territories or districts to enter Washington, unless they are mobilized by the president. Governor Ferguson […]
