Flags lowered statewide in honor of late Gov. George Ariyoshi

In honor of the late Gov. George R. Ariyoshi and in recognition of his extraordinary service to the state of Hawaiʻi, Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the flags of the United States of America and the state of Hawaiʻi be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies and all Hawaiʻi National Guard facilities.

Flags shall be lowered from sunrise on Friday, Sept. 18 and remain at half-staff through sunset on the day of his interment, Monday, Sept. 21. At sunrise on Tuesday, September 22 the flags shall be raised to full staff.

This order reflects the gratitude of the people of Hawaiʻi for Ariyoshi’s historic leadership, lifelong commitment to public service and lasting contributions to the state. Ariyoshi was born in Honolulu on March 12, 1926 and died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 100.

“Governor Ariyoshi was a true model of public service whose leadership helped shape modern Hawaiʻi,” said Green. “He served with courage, humility and an unshakable devotion to our people. Hawaiʻi is stronger because of his life’s work and we lower our flags in profound gratitude for a legacy that will endure for generations.”