Flags to be at half-staff Sept. 11

Gov. Chris Gregoire has joined President Obama in directing that all Washington state and U.S. flags at all Washington state government facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, Sept. 11, in recognition of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday or first thing Wednesday morning.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.