American Flags ordered to half-staff to honor victims of COVID-19, across Oregon

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the novel coronavirus pandemic until sunset on Sunday, in accordance with a nationwide proclamation issued by President Trump.

“As we begin the process of building a safe and strong Oregon, this weekend is a time to reflect on those we have lost to this global pandemic,” Brown said.

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Dry January: Opportunity to ‘Rethink the Drink’

As people across Oregon take part in Dry January, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging them to use the popular no-drinking challenge as a chance to reflect and rethink the role of alcohol in their lives. Through its Rethink the Drink campaign, OHA is helping people in Oregon learn more about the