Flag lowering until Oct. 22
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Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and memory of General Colin Powell and his life of service.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.