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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2026

March 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 7, in honor of trailblazing civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2026

March 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff on …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2026

February 25-26, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to sunset on T …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2026

March 6-7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

On Saturday, February 21st, Governor Polis ordered flags on all public buildings to fly at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, March 6, 2026 to sunset on Saturday, March 7th, to honor the life and lega …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 20, 2026

February 23, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in Marion County in honor of Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday, February 16. Officer Elli …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 20, 2026

February 20, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered flags at the State Capitol and in Duval County to half-staff February 20, 2026 in honor of former state representative Terry Fields.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 18-28, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 4, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton, who died on Tuesday, February 3. Representative Hamilton served Indiana's 9th Cong …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 20 & 23, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Feb. 20 and from sunrise to sunset on Feb. 23 in honor of the interments of two Arizona …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 20, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Friday, February 20, 2026, for Civil Rights Heroes Day. This day recognizes the courag …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 19, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey authorized flags to be flown at half-staff in Bibb County February 19, 2026 to honor former Sheriff George Hardy Fleming Sr.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Nebraska

Governor Jim Pillen, in coordination with Mayor John Ewing of Omaha, has delegated the mayor the authority to order all U.S. and state flags at City of Omaha facilities to be flown at half-staff on Sa …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2026

February 19-28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Feb. 19 through sunset Feb. 28 in honor of Civil Rights Activist, Rev. Jes …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 18, 2026

February 18-22, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Rhode Island

Governor Dan McKee has ordered Rhode Island flags at all state buildings and facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragic shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 17, 2026

February 18, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, February 18 to honor the life and public service of Former Representative Richard L. Ottinger, who passed away on M …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 17, 2026

February 17-21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the lives and service of former Delaware state legislators, George Bunting an …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 13, 2026

Presidents Day - February 16, 2026 - Full-Staff Alert - Entire United States

There's always confusion on Washington's birthday, whether the flag should be flown at half-staff or full-staff. Fact is, the American flag should be proudly flown at full-staff on Washington's birthd …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 13, 2026

February 14, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Christopher Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina M …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 13, 2026

February 15, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sun …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 12, 2026

February 12, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2026

February 11, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order No. 11, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in recognition and in mourning of Camden Firefighter How …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 10, 2026

February 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Sherrill has issued Executive Order No. 10, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agenci …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 09, 2026

February 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, February 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who di …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 06, 2026

February 7-8, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Feb. 7 until sunset on Feb. 8 in honor of two Arizona Department of Public Safety crewmembers who tragic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 04, 2026

February 5, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff February 5, 2026 at state buildings to honor Deputy Christopher Paul Ohlmeyer.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 02, 2026

February 3, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Robert W. Pratt, a former lawyer and fe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 02, 2026

February 2, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 31, 2026

January 31, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff January 31, 2026 at state buildings to honor Deputy Timothy Jordan.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 31, 2026

January 31, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff all day on Saturday, January 31, 2026, on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery, and in the City of Huntsville and throughout M …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 29, 2026

January 30, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Retired New York State Police Major Frank J. Keyser on Friday, January 30, 2 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 29, 2026

January 28, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Delegate John Overington, the longest-serving member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. “John Ove …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 16, 2026

January 22-24, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 413, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 16, 2026

January 17, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags be flown at half-staff in Pottawatomie, Jackson, and Wabaunsee Counties from sunup to sundown on Saturday, January …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 16, 2026

January 22, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 22, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 15, 2026

January 15, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff January 15, 2026 at state buildings to honor The Honorable Robert "Bob" Kostelka.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 15, 2026

January 17, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags be flown at half-staff in Lyon County, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in honor of fo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 15, 2026

January 16-17, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 412, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 until further notice - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Attorney General Mark Brnovich. He served for two terms as Arizona attorney general and also serve …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 13, 2026

January 12, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Oxnard Police Department Commander Scott Aaron: “Commander Aaron served his community with a profound sense of duty, c …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 12, 2026

January 7-13, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 12, 2026

January 7-15, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 7(m), Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be low …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 12, 2026

January 13, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to honor and remember former sta …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 10, 2026

January 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Sergeant Michael L. Piro. “A distinguished memb …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 09, 2026

January 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 10, 2026, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 08, 2026

January 9-11, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Hawai'i

Governor Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and all Hawaiʻi National Gua …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 07, 2026

January 9, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 9, 2026, in honor of former state legislator Harvey Krautschun. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 07, 2026

January 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

In honor of the late, GREAT, Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a true American Patriot and fantastic Representative of Northern California, yesterday I ordered all American Flags throughout the United States …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 07, 2026

January 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, unt …

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