The City follows the State’s standard protocol for flag display.

The Governor will direct the flag to be lowered to half-staff on these occasions:

• Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15 (unless that day is also Armed Forces Day)
• Memorial Day, flag lowered from sunrise to noon
• Patriot Day, September 11
• National Firefighters Memorial Day, October (typically during Fire Prevention Week)
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7
• In the event of the death of a principal federal or state government official
• In the event of the death of a state government employee, or a member of the public safety community, killed in the line of duty
• In the event of the death of a member of the armed forces from Washington state while serving on active duty

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition. In working with families of the fallen, we find it is most meaningful to lower flags on the day of the formal memorial services. This is the state’s standard protocol. Please note that when the President of the United States issues a flag lowering order, the Governor will make a corresponding directive.

For more information, visit the State's Flag Display website.