Governor Brad Little orders flags to half-staff for Joseph Wyatt Gates

Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to fly at half-staff to honor Joseph Wyatt Gates of Raft River, a firefighter who died in the line of duty in Cassia County.

November 5, 2026, effective immediately — November 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM MST Idaho · jurisdictionOfficial source

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Flags are to fly at half-staff immediately and remain lowered until the day following his memorial service, which will be announced later. The order applies to U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags.

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Record updated November 6, 2026