Flag at half-staff Friday

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation on Friday, December 6,

2013, in memory of Nelson Mandela, who passed away on December 5, 2013.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Monday, December 9, or first thing Tuesday morning, December 10.

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