September 2, 2026 3:40 a.m. 

Pursuant to the United States Flag Code, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on September 2nd, in honor of Chief Joseph Moses, who passed away on August 27th.

A release said Chief Moses was first elected to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council in 1992. He was elected vice chairman in 1995 and later that term became tribal council chairman. He served three terms before becoming Paiute Chief in July 2001 and continued to serve on the CTWS Tribal Council until his passing.

Governor Kotek said, “On behalf of the people of Oregon, I want to express my deepest condolences to Chief Moses’ family and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for their loss.” Governor Kotek said, “Chief Moses was a consistent, strong voice for youth leadership and educational opportunities. He spoke honestly about hard things when it would have been easier to look away. That is the work of someone building a future for others. He will be missed.”

The flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset September 2nd.