Governor Kotek orders flags to half-staff in honor of Jason Ensign

Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on August 14, 2026, in honor of Jason Ensign, who died while conducting firefighting operations on the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. The flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on August 14, 2026.

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Governor Tina Kotek issued a half-staff order for Oregon public institutions in honor of Jason Ensign.

The order says Ensign died on August 6, 2026, while conducting firefighting operations on the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. He was a contractor with Green Diamond Resource Company operating a dozer to help fire crews construct fire lines when rapidly changing fire conditions overtook his equipment.

The governor said the loss was a tragic reminder of the danger first responders face while protecting communities. The statement was issued on August 12, 2026.

Flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on August 14, 2026, at Oregon public institutions.

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Last reviewed August 14, 2026