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Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer […]

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Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action on the state’s new Wildfire Hazard Map […]

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Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills 

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills 

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Oregon union leaders and workers said the state needs to put more safeguards in place to protect employees from harm when they work in dangerous jobs in […]

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Moving beyond addiction: Portland-area advocates, police see signs of improvement

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Moving beyond addiction: Portland-area advocates, police see signs of improvement

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Officer James Weed patrolled in his squad car through Hillsboro in November, checking on the welfare of people in the Portland-area suburb.  An officer for 14 years, […]

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Oregon election officials ask justice department to investigate three noncitizen voters

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon election officials ask justice department to investigate three noncitizen voters

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Three people who were mistakenly registered to vote through the Oregon’s Motor Vehicle Services Division could face a criminal investigation for voting despite not being U.S. citizens. […]

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Friday 2/20

Challenge your mind and friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the name for a drink of half iced tea and half lemonade?

A drink consisting of half iced tea and half lemonade is most commonly called an Arnold Palmer. Popularized by the golfer of the same name, this non-alcoholic beverage is also frequently referred to as a "Half and Half".

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What military cemetery is located across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial?

Arlington National Cemetery is located directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Situated at the end of Memorial Avenue and the Memorial Bridge, this 639-acre site serves as the final resting place for over 400,000 veterans and their families.

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What did the letter Q originally stand for in NASDAQ?

In the acronym NASDAQ, which stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, the "Q" originally stood for "Quotations". It highlighted the exchange's start in 1971 as a system for providing electronic price quotes rather than a traditional trading floor.

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The process of water changing to vapor is known as what?

The process of liquid water changing into water vapor (a gas) is known as evaporation. It occurs when water molecules absorb enough heat energy to break their bonds and escape from the surface, often driven by the sun or increased temperatures.

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What type of mythological creature was tasked with forging thunderbolts for Zeus?

The Cyclopes (singular: Cyclops) were the one-eyed race of giant, master craftsmen tasked with forging thunderbolts for Zeus. These three brothers—Arges, Brontes, and Steropes—created the weapons in gratitude after Zeus freed them from Tartarus, subsequently using them to defeat the Titans.

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