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Washington could get a new state flag if a proposed bill becomes law. House Bill 1938, if approved, would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new state flag.
The Washington state flag is seen flying in between the Legislative building and the Temple of Justice on Feb. 18, 2025 at the state Capitol Campus in Olympia.
A new chapter in Washington's history may unfold within the next few years as a bill to establish a committee for redesigning the state flag progresses through the legislature. House Bill 1938 ...
Washington lawmakers proposed changing the state flag, saying its design was outdated and the image of George Washington makes it overly complex to reproduce. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ...
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Some Washington lawmakers are pushing to redesign the state's flag, and have introduced a bill to get the process started. House Bill 1938 would create a Washington State Flag ...
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A proposal to change Washington’s state flag got a public hearing in Olympia Tuesday afternoon. The discussion raised questions about whether the green banner with the state ...
There’s controversy gusting through the Washington Legislature over a proposed redesign of the state flag. House Bill 1938, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, would create a committee ...
Washington State Flags in Washington at half-staff. Here’s why they’ll be raised this weekend By Karlee Van De Venter. April 25, 2025 2:10 PM.
Washington State Flags in Washington at half-staff. Here’s why they’ll be raised this weekend By Karlee Van De Venter. April 25, 2025 2:10 PM.
You can sign up for email updates on flag directives in Washington state. Flags at half-staff nationwide The current directive to lower flags to half-staff was issued by President Donald Trump on ...
Washington State Flags in Washington at half-staff. Here’s why they’ll be raised this weekend By Karlee Van De Venter. April 25, 2025 2:10 PM.