Flags lowered to half-staff August 12
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Spokane Valley Firefighter Dan Patterson, 53, and has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agencies, including schools and support buildings, be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, August 12, 2022. Firefighter Patterson died in the line of duty on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on August 12.