Spokane native Colleen Melody will be the next person to serve on the Washington State Supreme Court.

Governor Bob Ferguson announced Melody’s appointment during a ceremony in the Supreme Court chambers in the Temple of Justice today. She will replace Justice Mary Yu , who is retiring at the end of this year.

Twelve years ago, then-Attorney General Ferguson hired Melody to create a civil rights division in his office.

“Our goal has been in every corner of the state to level the playing field, whether it be in employment or housing, in government services, in education and healthcare and so much more,” Melody said.

Ferguson praised Melody for her integrity, her intellect and dedication to justice and equality.

“She helped lead our state's successful challenge of President Trump's f

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