Historian, tribal leaders, and citizens to help redesign Washington state flag in new bill
A new chapter in Washington state's history may unfold within the next few years as a bill to establish a committee for ...
Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it. Democrats ...
George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways
U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents.
Pears, thundereggs and marionberry pie: Oregon’s 20 surprising state symbols
From the humble potato to the towering Douglas fir, poets hoping to write about our state have plenty to work with.
The New York Times14d
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group. By Alan Feuer The Proud Boys no longer have control ...
Washington Examiner25d
Rubio’s One Flag wisdom
The first Trump State Department, led by former Secretary ... but flags serve as important symbols, not only to Americans at home and abroad, reminding us of our shared values, culture, and ...
U.S. News & World Report25d
The Hegseth Vote Says Everything About Trump’s Washington
In a whole new Washington, his acolytes are following the leader. Washington columnist Albert R. Hunt has covered U.S. politics and presidential campaigns since 1972, previously for the Wall ...
Voice of America25d
Pandas are back in Washington, delighting National Zoo visitors
Giant pandas have returned to the National Zoo in Washington, drawing joyful crowds. Two pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their public debut Friday in front of hundreds of excited fans ...
Fox News27d
State Department blocks pride, BLM flags from embassies, outposts with 'one flag policy'
The U.S. State Department has adopted a new policy ... a report said Tuesday. The Washington Free Beacon first reported that it obtained a copy of the "One Flag Policy" order, which permits ...
Radio-Canada27d
Vancouver Public Library defends policy that prevents staff from wearing Palestinian symbols
VPL's policies state that religious symbols are allowed, which include the Star of David, Ibey said. During the summer meeting, employees pointed out discrepancies in the library's policy.
Las Vegas Review-Journal28d
What’s Nevada’s state bird? Metal? Reptile? Test your knowledge.
1. C; 2. A; 3. A; 4. B; 5. A; 6. A and C; 7. C To learn more about Nevada’s symbols, visit https://www.leg.state.nv.us/assembly/visit/education/primary/nevadas ...
The Washington Post29d
In Davos and Washington, tech execs gather under divergent goals
Send news tips to: [email protected]. Today: In Davos and Washington, tech execs gather under divergent goals As business titans and world leaders gathered Monday in Davos ...