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Why flags are flying at half staff at state buildings today
Why flags are flying at half staff at state buildings today
Why flags are flying at half staff at state buildings today

Published on: 03/17/2026

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Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the United States Flag Code to honor Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black female state senator, after her death last month (file photo).

Oregon public institutions are flying their flags at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday after Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the United States Flag Code to honor Avel Gordly — Oregon’s first Black female state senator.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2026/03/why-flags-are-flying-at-half-mast-at-state-buildings-today.html

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