WA honors former state rep. Mike Cooper by lowering flags to half-staff Flags will be lowered at state facilities in memory of Mike Cooper, a former firefighter and legislator who died August 20.Share this: Flags to be lowered in honor of former state lawmaker Sam Hunt on SaturdayDateMay 30, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsHere’s why Washington state flags are lowered WednesdayDateMarch 11, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsHere’s why flags are lowered across Washington state todayDateApril 10, 2026In relation toKing 5 News