Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed all Washington State and U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of those killed in the Colorado theater massacre.
Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed all Washington State and U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of those killed in the Colorado theater massacre.
Twelve people were fatally shot at a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Col. Another 58 were wounded, including seven critically.
Flags at Pierce County facilities will be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Gov. Booth Gardner, who died March 15.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff beginning Tuesday, as per President Obama’s proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of Monday's tragic events in Boston.
Gov. Jay Inslee has directed flags at all state agency facilities to half-staff on Friday, March 22, in memory of former Gov. Booth Gardner who died last week at the age of 76 from complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Saturday, March 30, or first thing Monday morning, April 1, the governor's office said.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition, the governor's office said.
People with untreated mental illnesses don’t fund political campaigns or employ powerful lobbyists. It was easy for Washington and other states to skimp on their care after the economy went south five years ago.
Colorado sheriffs upset with gun restrictions adopted in the aftermath of last year's mass shootings filed a federal lawsuit Friday, challenging the regulations as unconstitutional.
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