Governor Tina Kotek has directed that state flags be lowered to half-staff today Tuesday and Wednesday in honor of Chief Delvis Heath Sr. He served as one of three hereditary chiefs of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, since 1984.

This order aligns with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, following the chief’s passing Sunday, March 29.

Chief Heath devoted his life to advocacy and cultural preservation for the Wasco, Warm Springs… and Paiute tribes.

The flag tribute coincides with his funeral and sunrise burial in The Dalles and Simnasho.