Politics & Government

Inslee Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Navy Yard Victims

Article by Lisa Baumann

Governor Jay Inslee has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of Monday’s tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard.

Flags should be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business Friday, September 20.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please call (360) 816-2216 with questions about this flag lowering.


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