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Colorado to fly flags at half-staff

Why are flags flying at half-staff across Washington state? About the month-long directive

It is an American tradition to fly flags at half-staff for 30 days after a president or former president dies. The standard was established in the Federal Register in 1954 by President Dwight Eisenhower.

USA Today · 2d

Why are the flags flying at half-staff in Wisconsin in January?

President Joe Biden and Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags to fly at half-staff in remembrance of former president Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29.

Idaho Statesman on MSN · 1d

Why are flags at half-staff across Idaho? Here’s more about the monthlong directive

Flags across the U.S. and in Idaho will be lowered until Jan. 28, the typical 30-day observance for a former president.

2 Men Dead In Washington State

USA Today · 2d

2 men found dead after searching for Sasquatch in Washington state forest, authorities say

The bodies of the men were located in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office.

BBC · 1d

Two men found dead while searching for Bigfoot

Two men were found dead in a remote forest while searching for Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, according to authorities in Washington State. The two men from Portland, Oregon, were found dead after a three-day search was launched on Christmas Day after a family member reported that the pair had not returned from a trip to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to search for proof of the mythical hairy,

YAHOO!News · 2d

2 Men Dead In Washington State As Search For Sasquatch Takes Tragic Turn

Volunteers "fought through freezing temperatures, snow, high water levels, heavy rain, downfall, and heavily wooded terrain" to find the pair, authorities said.

Jimmy Carter, Washington

ABC on MSN · 1d

Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral

The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100, will be held on Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral.

USA Today · 1d

'National day of mourning': Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter set for January 9

The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has been scheduled for January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in D.C.

Yahoo · 2d

Jimmy Carter state funeral plans: Biden sets Jan. 9 for national day of mourning, service to be held in Washington

Memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter — who died on Sunday at the age of 100 — are planned to span several days across Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Ga.

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Washington state considers proposals banning trans girls from female sports, creating an ‘open’ category

A group of rural school districts call for restrictions and an 'open category' for trans athletes to compete. The post ...

Here are some of Washington’s top GoFundMe fundraisers in 2024

Washington was the ninth most generous state for GoFundMe fundraising in 2024, donating more than $85 million, according to ...

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These new laws are going into effect in Washington state New Year's Day

This update will apply to most healthcare facilities starting January 1, 2025. However, the new definition will take effect on July 1, 2025, for specific facilities, including critical access ...

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The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Wa ...

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New state laws: From minimum wage hikes to social media restrictions

And Tong looks at new laws taking effect in Washington state, including an increase in the minimum wage. He speaks with Austin Jenkins, a staff writer for Pluribus News, which covers policy trends in ...