If you notice flags at half-staff across Washington state this weekend, it’s not for Armed Forces Day on May 17. They’ll stay lowered through the weekend, raising on Sunday night or Monday morning.

Federal and state buildings lower their flags for a handful of reasons. Directives come from the president and state governors. Flag-lowering orders from the president are followed by subsequent ...

Members of the public in the affected states are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at homes and businesses.

WASHINGTON STATE - Flags across the state of Washington are flying at half-staff to honor Colleen Bass, a security guard who lost her life while performing her daily duties. Governor Bob Ferguson ...

The U.S. flag is flying at half-staff in Washington state and across the U.S. today, Sept. 11, for Patriot Day, an annual commemoration of the 9/11 terror attacks ...

WASHINGTON - Flags in Washington are ordered to be lowered in honor of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting. The order is for flags to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 27 ...

The American flag flies at half staff atop the Tacoma City Hall building in Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com If you notice flags at half-staff ...