News Releases for Public Safety
December 4, 2012
Gov. Gregoire announces 280 additional acres of Hood Canal now open for shellfish harvest
November 30, 2012
Gov. Gregoire, obstetricians seek to improve newborn health with full-term pregnancies
October 26, 2012
Gov. Gregoire, Coast Guard sign agreement to prevent, prepare for oil and other hazardous spills
May 3, 2012
Gov. Gregoire announces emergency state action to slow the spread of whooping cough
August 25, 2011
Gregoire signs agreement to improve emergency response
June 23, 2011
Gregoire issues statement in response to arrest, charge of plot to attack Seattle military processing station
March 21, 2011
Gov. Gregoire, DOC announce prison safety initiative following national review
March 19, 2011
Governor launches Washington State-Japan Relief Effort
August 13, 2010
Governor Requests SBA Disaster Aid for Snohomish County Apartment Fire
March 31, 2010
Gov. Gregoire signs legislation to enhance safety for communities, law enforcement officers
February 4, 2010
Gov. Gregoire appointed to Homeland Security Council of Governors
January 13, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to enhance community protection, safety of officers
January 13, 2010
Gov. Gregoire declares today Amber Alert day
October 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Seattle Mayor Nickels sign agreement to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct with bored tunnel
July 27, 2009
Gov. Gregoire welcomes Homeland Security secretary to Washington
July 14, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on homeland security task force
July 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery money to treat crime victims
July 2, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Commissioner Goldmark urge fire safety over holiday weekend
June 3, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces $22.4 million in federal recovery money to bolster criminal justice programs
May 22, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Memorial Day weekend safety
May 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery money to help crime victims
May 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire honors State Patrol officers at memorial
April 23, 2009
Water projects recommended � finalists for economic recovery funds listed
March 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces Washington traffic deaths continue to decline
January 22, 2009
Gov. Gregoire requests federal disaster declaration for flooding and slides
January 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire's statement on expanding emergency declaration
January 8, 2009
State response to storms continues
January 7, 2009
State agencies responding to weather emergencies
January 6, 2009
More severe weather coming throughout the state
December 24, 2008
Governor Gregoire Proclaims Statewide Emergency for Winter Storms
December 1, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on President-elect Obama�s security team appointments
September 23, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces Washington Military Department emergency management grants
May 2, 2008
Gov. Chris Gregoire Awards Law Enforcement Medal of Honor
March 31, 2008
Gov. Gregoire signs comprehensive gang legislation
February 15, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on campus safety
February 12, 2008
State agencies coordinate winter storm recovery efforts in eastern Washington
February 6, 2008
FEMA disaster aid registration deadline tomorrow
January 31, 2008
Gov. Gregoire proclaims State of Emergency due to repeated winter storm blasts
January 28, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Strengthens Focus and Organization of Storm Relief Efforts
January 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Statement on Real ID Extension
January 18, 2008
Gov. Chris Gregoire Visits Flood Victims, Volunteers
January 14, 2008
Governor Urges Businesses, Citizens to Make Contributions to Flood, Windstorm Victims
January 11, 2008
Gov. Gregoire pleased with emergency, citizen response to tornado
January 10, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Declares Sunday Amber Alert Day
January 9, 2008
Gov. Gregoire names Eldon Vail to lead Department of Corrections
January 7, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces proposal to take drunk drivers off the road
December 21, 2007
Gov. Gregoire announces additional flood disaster declaration for King and Snohomish counties
December 19, 2007
Gov. Gregoire appoints David Edwards
December 19, 2007
Storm victims to get a break on college tuition
December 19, 2007
Gov. Gregoire names John O. Linde San Juan County Judge
December 19, 2007
Gov. Gregoire praises federal approval of additional counties to flood disaster declaration
December 18, 2007
Building a Better Future for Washington Families: Gov. Gregoire Grows Savings, Increases Safety in 2008 Supplemental Budget
December 15, 2007
Governor Gregoire requests adding three counties for disaster relief
December 12, 2007
Governor Gregoire holds sex offenders accountable for community safety
December 11, 2007
Governor Gregoire targets campus safety in her 2008 supplemental budget proposal
December 9, 2007
Governor Gregoire Thanks Federal Officials for Individual Assistance for Grays Harbor and Lewis Counties
December 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces State Will Lead Flood Control Project
December 6, 2007
Governor Gregoire Requests President Bush Declare December Storms a Federal Disaster
November 26, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Operation Crackdown: Statewide Sweep to Arrest Wanted Sex Offenders
November 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Eastern Washington Advisory Council
November 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Thanks Corrections Secretary Clarke for Three Years of Service
October 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Statement on Possible Deployment of Washington National Guard Troops
October 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Safety Improvements on US 2 in Snohomish County
September 25, 2007
Washington�s 2007 Seat Belt Use Rate Climbs
September 10, 2007
Governor Gregoire Sends Recommendations to Sex Offender Task Force to Improve Safety of Washington Families
July 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Proclaims Statewide Wildfire Emergency
July 10, 2007
Governor Gregoire Encourages Washingtonians to Prepare for High Heat
July 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Directs Concrete Barriers to be Installed on I-5 Near Marysville
June 22, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on I-405 Worker Fatality
June 1, 2007
Gov. Gregoire Announces Six Counties to Receive Juvenile Justice Reform Grants from MacArthur Foundation
May 15, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Make Communities Safer
May 11, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Protect Children and Support Families
May 9, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Improve School Safety
April 22, 2007
Making Changes Families Can Count On
Governor Gregoire and Legislature Focus on Education, Demand Accountability and Results
April 20, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Cap College Tuition
April 18, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Help Injured Workers Get Back to Work
April 10, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Create Uniformed Services Shared Leave Pool
March 23, 2007
Department of Homeland Security and the State of Washington Team Up To Advance Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
March 23, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Keep Washington/B.C. Border Crossing Moving
March 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Responds to Report from Department of Corrections
March 15, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Report from Department of Corrections
March 12, 2007
Governor Gregoire's Media Availability
March 7, 2007
Governor Gregoire Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for Skamania County Landslide
March 5, 2007
Snohomish County to Provide More Beds for State Violators
February 28, 2007
Governor Gregoire Directs Department of Corrections to Keep Violators Behind Bars
February 27, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces $1.45 Million for Oil Spill Response Allocated to Washington Communities
February 26, 2007
Washington Adjutant General Voted President of Governors� Homeland Security Advisors Council
February 14, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Federal Disaster Declaration for Public Facilities Damage
January 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Attorney General McKenna Urge Agencies to Reduce Identity Theft by Protecting Citizens� Information
January 3, 2007
Governor Gregoire Statement on Shooting at Foss High School
December 19, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Makes Education Top Priority, Demands Accountability and Results
December 15, 2006
Governor Gregoire Outlines a Path Forward to Replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and 520 Bridge
December 9, 2006
Governor Gregoire Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Flood-Damaged Public Facilities
December 1, 2006
Governor Gregoire Calls on Construction Industry to Ensure Safety of Cranes Operating in Washington
November 27, 2006
Washington to Receive $1 Million from USDOT to Repair Damaged Roads and Bridges
November 13, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Project to Keep Washington/B.C. Border Crossing Moving
October 13, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Signing of U.S. Senator Patty Murray�s Port Security Bill
October 2, 2006
Governor Gregoire Sends Letter to Attorney General Gonzales Regarding State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
September 5, 2006
Governor Gregoire Holds Media Availability; Addresses Wildfires, Pharmacy Board, Expert Review Panel
August 23, 2006
Governor Gregoire Proclaims Statewide Emergency Due to Wildfire Threat
July 31, 2006
Governor Gregoire Discusses Washington Wildfires
July 28, 2006
Governor Gregoire Proclaims State of Emergency for Chelan County Wildfire Near Stehekin
July 28, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Shooting at Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
June 29, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces New State Emergency Management Grants
June 27, 2006
Governor Gregoire: Hanford Cleanup Vital to All Washingtonians
June 20, 2006
Washington and British Columbia Call to Delay Passport Requirement
May 18, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Federal Aid Available for Storm Damaged Counties
April 14, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Agreement to Prepare Washington for Pandemic Flu
March 30, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Bill to Reduce Meth Use
March 20, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Measures to Protect Children and Increase Public Safety
March 15, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Bill to Make 5th DUI Conviction a Felony
February 3, 2006
Governor Gregoire Expands Emergency Proclamation for Road Damages
December 2, 2005
Gov. Gregoire to Congressional Delegation: Help Preserve Housing for Katrina, Rita Evacuees