Washington governor orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Orlando attack

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued an order directing that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the attack in Orlando, Florida.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on June 16.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition, the governor’s office said.

This story was originally published June 13, 2016 at 9:29 AM with the headline "Washington governor orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Orlando attack."