What defines Washington state’s identity? And should our state flag depict that? 

A failed effort to change the state flag inspired a heated response and deeper questions about who we are and what should represent us.  

Seattle Now’s Vaughan Jones brings that story.

October's North American Vexillological Assocation's October meeting in Seattle: NAVA 59 (2025) - North American Vexillological Association

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What defines Washington state&rsquo;s identity? And should our state flag depict that?&nbsp;
A failed effort to change the state flag inspired a heated response and deeper questions about who we are and what should represent us. &nbsp;
Seattle Now&rsquo;s Vaughan Jones brings that story.
October's North American Vexillological Assocation's October meeting in Seattle: <a href="https://nava.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&amp;club_id=622278&amp;module_id=675369">NAVA 59 (2025) - North American Vexillological Association</a>
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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When a bill in Washington's legislature proposed changing Washington's flag, the debate became a question of Washington's  state identity. Seattle Now's Vaughan Jones explores that debate.

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