OLYMPIA, Wash. — Flags are lowered to half-staff Monday in recognition of Memorial Day. According to a directive from Gov.

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Additionally, each state might have their own observations scheduled throughout the year. Flags are always lowered in Washington state following the deaths of a principal federal or state ...

OLYMPIA, Wash — Flags will be lowered to half-staff this weekend across Washington state as part of a tribute to fallen firefighters. Governor Bob Ferguson issued the directive Monday that all ...