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Salem, OR — Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, March 6, when members of the public and state government will honor the life of Oregon's 26th Secretary of State Dennis Richardson at the State Capitol in Salem. Flags should be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset that day.
Read More(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 7 in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.
Read MoreGovernor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on August 27 in honor of Senator John McCain.
Read MorePresident Trump Proclaims Memorial Day ad a day of Prayer for Permanent Peace. Trump also requests Governors of the United States and its Territories to direct the flag be flown at half-staff until noon Memorial Day. Oregon Governor Brown follows suit and orders flags at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
Read More(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset Nov. 9 in honor of the victims of the Southerland Springs shooting.
Read MoreSalem, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Oct. 8 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, which coincides with Fire Prevention Week.
"Especially after one of the most intense wildfire seasons in recent Oregon history, I cannot be more thankful to all our firefighters, many of whom serve their local communities as volunteers," Governor Brown said. "We honor the legacy of those made the ultimate sacrifice and give special pause to recognize the bravery of firefighters who stand ready around the clock to protect homes and save lives. I encourage all Oregonians to join me in honoring our firefighters to do your part to help prevent fires."
