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Governor of WA. Tweets on innovation, jobs, education, clean energy & my grandkids. Building a WA that works for everyone. RTs & follows ≠ endorsement

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  1. As of 8/22, 16 fires are burning 590k acres in WA with 520k still burning. If you've been impacted, resources here:

  2. More fire engines and manpower on the way for thanks to federal approval of Emergency Declaration

  3. We've approved 9 fire management grants in 2015 to help pay for firefighting costs

  4. Senate Republicans shouldn't be looking for constitutional crisis, they should be looking for solutions

  5. update: approved federal emergency declaration & I'm wking to address fuel supply shortage:

  6. Recursos en español para los afectados por incendios en Washington:

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  7. Solemn @ briefing in Chelan after last night's loss. Should be another tough day w/ weather, wind

  8. I’m requesting a federal Emergency Declaration to secure additional resources for

  9. My heart breaks over the loss of life in the Twisp fire. We keep all firefighters in our prayers tonight

  10. adds Clallam to list of 34 WA counties primary drought disasters + 4 contiguous counties.

  11. Resources for those impacted by on our website: . Info on temporary shelters, air quality and more.

  12. Smoke plumes continue to affect air quality. Find health info at

  13. & Emergency information listed by county

  14. Met w/ leaders today to talk funding & moving forward. We need to address the court's most recent order & do right by our kids

  15. UPDATE - working late into the night members are in ready to support

  16. In Chelan this wknd where local officials are working hard to keep people safe. Most up-to-date info here: &

  17. Smoke from 1,220 fires are causing severe air quality issues across Eastern WA. for 24/7 info.

  18. From the rolling hills of the Palouse to the shores of the Columbia River, country is truly special. Cheers to WA Wine Month!

  19. I will convene legislative leaders on Monday regarding McCleary

  20. Court says bolder & more aggressive action needed on education. I'll be talking with , leaders today

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