Governor Bob Ferguson

11/03/2026

The "latest triumph for the region's booming aerospace industry": Blue Origin, a member of the Governor's Space Council, is making a significant expansion in Des Moines.

Washington has deep roots in the space industry that are continuing to grow.

Blue Origin is taking over a former Bartell Drugs distribution center in Des Moines—a 265,922-square-foot facility that will support lab work, development and light production for hundreds of employees.

11/02/2026

A few key reminders for those who haven't voted yet:

Vote and register to vote in-person only by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Use a drop box to ensure your ballot arrives on time.
Track your ballot at VoteWA.gov.

Make sure that your vote counts.

11/02/2026

My deepest sympathy to this individual's family. I'm being briefed on this situation, and my team is in close coordination with public health and agriculture officials. Workers at affected farms are advised to take safety precautions, but the risk to the public remains low.

https://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/46819/110126_Yakima-County-Resident-Dies-from-Complications-of-Avian-Influenza?bidId=

More information on bird flu is available from the Washington State Department of Health: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/bird-flu

11/01/2026

We're seeing an increasing number of folks who put their ballots in the mail on time but it's not received in time to be counted — 20,000 individuals in our primary this year.

These U.S. Postal Service slowdowns are extremely unfortunate. Drop your ballot off at a drop box.

11/01/2026

A Halloween celebration of the people, by the people, for the people. Happy Halloween from me and Mary Todd!

10/30/2026

I filled out my ballot and put it in a drop box this morning.

We're seeing more voters who mail their ballot and it either doesn't get postmarked or delivered in time to be counted due to U.S. Postal Service delays.

Washingtonians should use one of the 601 drop boxes and 64 voting centers across our state.

10/30/2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson hosts a media availability as he drops off his ballot at a ballot drop box for the 2026 general election. The governor will be joined by Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall to talk about using drop boxes to ensure your vote is counted.

10/30/2026

Last chance for eligible Washingtonians impacted by the fires in Central and Eastern Washington to apply for state cash assistance. The deadline is today.

Apply for Individual Assistance from our Military Department by the end of the day: mil.wa.gov/wafires26
Apply for Disaster Cash Assistance from DSHS by 5pm: WashingtonConnection.org

Make sure your friends and neighbors are aware of the deadline. Let's ensure everyone who needs help takes advantage of these funds.

10/30/2026

You should know that 200,000 more Washingtonians are expected to lose Medicaid/Apple Health coverage due to the Big Bad Betrayal Bill.

Starting on January 1st, more than 600,000 Washingtonians will be subject to work requirements for the first time in order to keep their Apple Health coverage. These individuals will also be required to reapply twice as frequently.

We're leading the nation with our work on an automated verification hub. That will help 400,000 Washingtonians stay covered.

If you have Apple Health: ⁣
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• Make sure all your information is current ⁣
• Look out for communications, including mail, from Apple Health ⁣
• Help spread the word with friends, family and co-workers and help them verify their information

10/29/2026