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

March 14-28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to remain flying at half-staff in honor of Pfc. Krystofer Lee Lopez, …

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

March 21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout Sedgwick County be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in honor of fo …

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

March 19-23, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags immediately until sunrise on Monday, March 23 at the Capitol building and state buildings in Canyon County to honor the life …

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

March 9-21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff across the state from sunrise Friday, March 20, 2026 until sunset Saturday March 21, 2026, in honor of Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington who was killed d …

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

March 5-21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Major Jeffery O’Brien, 45, o …

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

March 21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Major Cody Khork was killed in Kuwait while supporting military operations overseas. Maj. Khork served our Nation with honor and dedication in the United States Army since 20 …

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

March 5-20, 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 immediately and until sunset on the day of interment, in hon …

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

March 18-19, 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, March 18, to sunset on Thursday, …

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

March 9-18, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

On March 9th, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pe …

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

March 18, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Lombardo ordered U.S & Nevada flags to half-staff March 18, 2026 in honor of former Lieutenant Governor Sue Wagner. …

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

March 17, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff tomorrow March 17, 2026, pursuant to the United States Flag Code, in honor of former State Senator Avel Gordly …

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

March 16, 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 to sunset on Monday, March 16 in honor of Forsyth County Deputy Sheri …

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

March 14, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the deaths Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, who were killed this week during Operation Epic Fury. "Fran a …

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

March 14, 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 Mar 12, 2026

March 14, 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 Saturday, March 14, 2026, in honor of former state legislator Darrel “Dea …

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

March 13, 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 Mar 12, 2026

March 12, 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, tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, 2026. This is the day of interment for former Lieutenant …

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

March 12, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Former Mayor of Winter Haven Eleanor Threlkel passed away peacefully at the age of 88. She served the City of Winter Haven as a City Commissioner from 1988 to 1996 and …

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

March 12, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, in honor of Butler County Fire Protection District Shift Commander Jackson Warren, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in B …

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

March 11, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, March 11 in honor of political strategist and former New York City Councilmember …

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

March 11, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Washington

I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A life …

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

March 11, 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 to sunset on March 11 in honor of Durham County Master Trooper Steven J. P …

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

March 2-7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Monday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective …

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

March 6-9, 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 Mar 05, 2026

March 4, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today ordered flags at the State Capitol and all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson as the nation prepares to lay …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 05, 2026

March 4, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan: “California mourn …

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

March 4, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sergeant …

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

March 8, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on March 8 in honor of the interment of La Paz County Superior Court Presiding Judge Marcus …

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

March 4-6, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered United States and West Virginia state flags at the Capitol Complex and at all state facilities throughout Berkeley County to be flown at half-staff to honor the l …

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

March 3, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that the United States and Alaska flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 3rd, in honor of former Representative Craig Johnson.

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

March 3, 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, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This action is for Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passe …

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

March 7, 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 Mar 02, 2026

March 2, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, March 2, 2026, in tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson and in honor of his legacy and …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 28, 2026

January 28, 2026 - February 28, 2026 - 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 Feb 27, 2026

February 28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Christian and Greene counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Mis …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 27, 2026

February 18, 2026 - March 7, 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 27, 2026

February 27, 2026 - March 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff through sunset Saturday, March 7 in honor of Civil Rights Activist Rev. Jesse L. Jackson …

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