Why are flags flying half-staff? Gov. Kotek issues order for Peace Officer Memorial Day

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If you happen to pass a public Oregon building on Wednesday, you may find yourself wondering why all the flags are flying half-staff.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the flags to fly half-staff from midnight to sunset on May 15 after U.S. President Joe Biden declared the date an annual holiday to honor fallen peace officers across the country.

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From now on, May 15 will mark...