WA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dimmick Guy Wiggins
May 13, 2026
The Governor of Washington issued a directive to lower state and United States flags to half-staff on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to honor three former Washington Supreme Court Justices: Carolyn Dimmick, Richard Guy, and Charles Wiggins, each of whom passed away in 2025. This recognition honors their distinguished service on the bench and their contributions to Washington's judicial system. The flags were lowered at all state agency facilities as a mark of respect.
Flag protocol
Lower Washington State and United States flags to half-staff at all state agency facilities from sunrise until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Source: flagsexpress.com