Flags Honoring City of Rainier Chief of Police

Governor Ted Kulongoski today ordered all flags at public institutions throughout Columbia County to be flown at half-staff in honor of City of Rainier Police Chief Ralph Painter who died Wednesday responding to an incident in the city.  Mayor Truax requested and received permission to honor Chief Painter in Forest Grove.  Flags are to be flown at half-staff through the evening of Chief Painter’s memorial service. Please note the memorial service is yet to be scheduled.

“Chief Painter served the City of Rainier for over twenty years – working his way up from officer to sergeant to chief. Everyday, he put his life on the line so our citizens could be safe and secure in their homes and communities,” Governor Kulongoski said. “Please join me in keeping the family and friends of Chief Painter in our thoughts and prayers.”