Flags are expected to remain lowered throughout Washington State and North Central Washington for an extended period of time.

Flags at Half-Staff: How It Works

Flying the flag at half-staff isn't a decision made on a whim. While towns and counties manage their own flag displays, most follow the lead of the state and federal government. While most of the time, flags are lowered for 24 hours, there are occasions when flags are ordered to stay at half-staff "until further notice." This is one of those times.

Why Flags Are Half-Staff This Week in Washington State

This week, Governor Bob Ferguson directed that all flags on state buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on Nov. 3 at the age of 84. The order went into effect imme

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