Preliminary estimates show the flag redesign effort would cost upward of $2.3 million. ... “To be the only state in the nation to be named after a president is a distinct honor,” Abell said.

The state flag is the only one in the nation with a green background and the only one with a portrait of a past president. Washington became the 42nd state in the U.S. on Nov. 11, 1889.

The Washington state flag could be getting a makeover if a bill up for a hearing on Tuesday becomes law. House Bill 1938 would launch a state flag redesign committee to oversee the process of ...

The Washington state flag could be getting a makeover if a bill up for a hearing on Tuesday becomes law. House Bill 1938 would launch a state flag redesign committee to oversee the process of ...

The Washington state flag could be getting a makeover if a bill up for a hearing on Tuesday becomes law. House Bill 1938 would launch a state flag redesign committee to oversee the process of ...