JANUARY 13, 2026 — A legislative effort to replace the Washington state flag has returned to the floor of the House of Representatives as the 2026 regular session begins, according to Washington State Legislature records. House Bill 1938, which proposes the establishment of a formal committee to oversee a redesign of the century-old banner, was…
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 — Vancouver, Washington, has officially adopted a new city flag that leaders describe as a symbol of unity, place, and progress, according to the City’s website. The City Council’s unanimous vote on November 10 came after months of public engagement and design collaboration that involved more than a thousand residents. “This flag…
OCTOBER 10, 2025 — Today marks the opening of NAVA 59, the annual convention of the North American Vexillological Association, celebrated this year in Seattle, Washington, from October 10 to 12, 2025. This milestone event welcomes flag enthusiasts and scholars from across North America to the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown for three days of in-depth…
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — In Washington, six finalist designs have been selected in Vancouver’s city flag competition, narrowing the field from 138 public submissions. “Each finalist tells a different story about who we are as a community,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, according to Clark County Today. The selection process was led by the Vancouver Flag…
AUGUST 3, 2025 — In a colourful display of community pride and creativity, all 138 designs submitted for a new city flag are now on exhibit at City Hall of Vancouver, Washington, as seen in a video published by the City. The entries reflect a cross-section of artistic talent: 107 submissions hailed from Vancouver residents;…
MAY 18, 2025 — The City of Monroe, Washington has officially adopted a new flag as part of a broader rebranding effort, aimed at strengthening civic identity and community pride, in a resolution passed last Tuesday, May 13. The new design was approved by the City Council following the launch of the city’s updated brand…
MARCH 31, 2025 — Vancouver, Washington, is inviting residents to help design a new city flag through a public competition, reports Clark County Today. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle announced the initiative during the State of the City address, emphasizing the need for a flag that better represents the community’s identity and values. “The community and the…
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 — A proposal to redesign Washington’s state flag has failed to move forward in the state legislature, missing a key committee deadline last Friday, reports My Bellingham Now. The bill, which aimed to replace the nearly century-old flag with a design that better reflects the state’s identity, will not advance this session….
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 — A group of Democratic lawmakers in Washington is pushing to redesign the state flag, arguing that the current design does not effectively represent the state’s identity, reports My Northwest. The proposal would establish a committee to oversee the process, with a final design put to a statewide vote. House Bill 1938,…
OCTOBER 17, 2024 — Kirkland, Washington is inviting the public to participate in the design of its new city flag, 425 Magazine reports. Submissions for flag designs are open until November 15, 2024. This initiative follows a resolution passed by the Kirkland City Council on July 16, 2024, which aims to create an official city…