Why flags are at half-staff in 3 states today

Local governments and organizations are expected to observe these directives in public buildings during the stated periods.
News Tribune

Why are flags at half-staff across Washington state this weekend?

The American flag flies at half staff atop the Tacoma City Hall building in Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com If you notice flags at half-staff ...
Austin American-Statesman

Flags are half-staff in Texas, US for Memorial Day, but only until noon. Here's why

In honor of Memorial Day, flags across the United States and Texas are required to fly at half-staff. But unlike the other holidays and occasions, they only fly at half-staff until noon, then are ...
Philadelphia Mag

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk

On Wednesday evening, hours after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered that all United States flags and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ...
KING5

Flags are flying half-staff nationwide today

Currently, two children are dead and 17 others injured. President Trump announced Wednesday morning that U.S. flags will fly half-staff. "As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of ...