Flags are being lowered today and this weekend to honor fallen service members overseas and mark the deaths of public officials.

Washington state will lower flags to half-staff Wednesday to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, the late civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate.

Gov. Josh Stein has ordered state institutions to fly U.S. and North Carolina state flags at half-staff. Here's why.

The orders are taking place in Virginia, South Dakota, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado and Pennsylvania.

These orders signal statewide periods of mourning and public tribute, honoring individuals who held significant roles.