Kris Higginson

Seattle

AM News Desk Chief and Morning Brief Editor at Seattle Times

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How would you redesign WA’s state flag? Here are some of readers’ ideas

Mar 17, 2025 | seattletimes.com | Kris Higginson

What image shouts “Washington state”? Is it our most famous mountain, the orcas that ply our waters, or perhaps the sun rising over bountiful farmland? Readers flooded us with their ideas for a new state flag as lawmakers, led by Democratic Rep. Strom Peterson of Edmonds, briefly considered redesigning the old one. That legislation ultimately went nowhere — too many red flags! — but no matter: It’s fun to think about this, so we decided to share your designs anyway.
Has your WA ballot been counted? Here’s how to track it

Oct 22, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Kris Higginson

So maybe you’ve done it already, early bird. You’ve considered all the candidates and issues on your ballot, consulted our voter guide, perhaps checked The Seattle Times editorial board’s endorsements and filled in all those bubbles on the ballot. Then you sent your precious baby off into the world. What now? In Washington state, you can track your ballot with a few quick clicks.