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flag Gov. Bob Ferguson appoints civil rights attorney Colleen Melody to Washington's Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Mary Yu.

flag Gov. flag Bob Ferguson has appointed Spokane native Colleen Melody, a civil rights attorney and former head of Washington’s Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, to the state Supreme Court, succeeding retiring Justice Mary Yu. flag Melody, who has led high-profile litigation including challenges to the Trump administration’s travel ban and efforts to protect DACA, will take office in 2026 and must run for election to complete Yu’s term. flag Ferguson praised her legal expertise and commitment to justice, while Melody emphasized her dedication to an independent, equitable judiciary.

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