In his final State of the State address, outgoing Washington governor Jay Inslee talked about his accomplishments, but also the challenges that lie ahead.

Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final state of the state address to both chambers of the Washington Legislature on Tuesday. Though the yearly speech sets a tone for the 103 days of lawmaking , Inslee’s address on the final full day of 12 years leading the state had the air of farewell.

Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the Legislature on Tuesday, his last full day in office, bidding Washingtonians “fair winds and following seas” in the final speech of his 12-year run leading the Evergreen State. He spent several minutes on one of the most pressing issues facing the state this year: the budget.

In his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Washington Legislature, Governor Jay Inslee made a passionate plea to safeguard the state’s progressive achievements and protect vulnerable communities from the brunt of looming budget challenges.

Gov. Jay Inslee, who’s led Washington state for the past dozen years, delivered his final State of the State address Tuesday morning. Its theme? Progress.

Gov. Jay Inslee gave his final State of the State speech on Jan. 14, 2025 in Olympia, Washington. The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host. A photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris from Jimmy Carter's funeral has gone viral due to the exclusion of President-elect Donald Trump.

Gov. Jay Inslee, leaving office after three terms, will give his final State of the State address on Tuesday. Watch his remarks live here at 10:30 a.m.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, delivered his final State of the State address. His comments about President-elect Donald Trump elicited jeer from Republican lawmakers.