Governor directs flags to be lowered for Senator Scott White

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State agency facilities to half-staff in memory of Washington State Senator Scott White who passed away last week.

Flags should remain at half-staff until the memorial service for Senator White is concluded. An update to this message will be posted as soon as the date of the service is confirmed.

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

King County flags were already at half-staff, as the County Council paid tribute to a man who had been a close associate and friend to councilmembers.

Senator White died of previously undetected heart problems.