Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation issued on June 12, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Orlando, Fla.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, June 16. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please call (360) 239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.