Governor Ferguson orders flags to half-staff for former Legislator Mike Cooper

Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities lowered to half-staff in memory of former Legislator Mike Cooper. The flags may be lowered at the close of business on Friday, September 25, 2026, and should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, September 26, 2026, or first thing Monday morning, September 28.

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Last reviewed September 22, 2026