On Wednesday Gov. Jay Inslee announced that houses of worship in counties that have moved to Phase 2 of re-opening can resume on-site services, so long as visitors wear face masks and maintain social distancing.

Freedom of speech and religion are two central tenets of democracy in America, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said at Friday press conference for journalism students at Gonzaga University.

Inslee, sitting cross-legged on the floor among a group of men, speaks after the prayer is over. “In our state, there are no others,” he said. “There are only Washingtonians.”

Earlier this week Gov. Jay Inslee announced that he would halt executions in the state of Washington for as long as he's in office.

Two polls released today show most voters support Referendum 74, Democrat Jay Inslee, Barack Obama and legalizing marijuana.

A poll conducted by SurveyUSA shows approval for Ref. 74 is at 52 percent, while 43 percent of likely voters say they reject the measure.

The recent passage of SB 5599 — a Washington Senate bill that supports minors who need shelter and are seeking protected healthcare services — awaits Governor Jay Inslee’s signature.