Why Washington state flags will be at half-staff on Tuesday

Evans served as governor from 1965 to 1977 and Senator from 1983 to 1989.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state and United States flags will be lowered to half-staff Tuesday at state agencies in memory of a former governor and senator who passed away in September.

Gov. Jay Inslee directed the flags to be at half-staff until the close of business or sunset on Thursday. A memorial service will be held for Dan Evans at the University of Washington on Tuesday, where Evans once served on the Board of Regents.

Evans, a Republican, served as governor from 1965 to 1977 and senator from 1983 to

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