OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington State has a unique relationship with presidential history, being the only state named directly after a Commander-in-chief. When the United States first claimed ...

“(We’re) not asking to remove George Washington from the history of Washington state,” Peterson said. “This is more about the aesthetics of the flag and what the flag could represent to ...

“[We’re] not asking to remove George Washington from the history of Washington state,” Peterson said. “This is more about the aesthetics of the flag and what the flag could represent to ...

SEATTLE — 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.

With a history of over a century, the Cougars have become a significant presence in college football. The Washington State Cougars Football team, representing Washington State University ...

We're not asking to change the name of the state. So again, certainly not asking to remove George Washington from the history of Washington state.” The bill language states that “while George ...