Politics & Government

Gov. Inslee Orders Flags at Half-Mast in Sammamish, Issaquah

The flags are lowered as a mark of respect for the victims of yesterday's tragic events in Boston, MA.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has directed that flags at all Washington state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff beginning today, April 16, 2013, as per President Barack Obama’s proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of yesterday’s tragic events in Boston, Massachusetts.

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business on Saturday, April 20.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition. Pictured to the right is a photo of the flag flying at half-mast at Sammamish City Hall.

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