Washington flag status
Is the Flag at Half Staff in Washington Today?
Federal order controls today
Half Staff
Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026. Washington's state-specific source could not be verified, so an additional or longer state order may also exist.
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State source last checked: Aug 28, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
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- Controlling source
- Active federal order
- Federal reason
- Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton
- Federal timing
- sunset, September 1, 2026
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Today's status
About today's flag status in Washington
Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026. Washington's state-specific source could not be verified, so an additional or longer state order may also exist. The federal order determines the effective status while it remains active. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in Washington. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
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Recent half-staff events in Washington
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This history is populated only from detected official orders; it does not use placeholder events.Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in Washington?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at Washington government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.
Order details
How half-staff orders work in Washington
An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.
Jurisdiction
Federal vs. Washington orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A Washington governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.
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Official Washington flag information
Half-Mast.com is an independent informational service, not a government agency. It monitors official government material and preserves an unavailable result when a source cannot be checked. For controlling instructions, review the Governor of Washington flag status and directives ↗.
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