Jimi Hendrix, State Ecology Workers Recognized with Washington’s Highest Honors
OLYMPIA—A legendary rock guitarist from Seattle and four state workers who rescued a woman from a burning car were honored with Washington’s highest awards – the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Valor – during a ceremony at the State Capitol, Tuesday, March 18. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, joined by Governor Bob Ferguson, […]
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: […]
