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Cantwell Statement on Resignation of NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell Statement on Resignation of NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan

EDMONDS, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, released this statement regarding the resignation of Sethuraman […]

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WA House and Senate reach deal on unemployment benefits for striking workers

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA House and Senate reach deal on unemployment benefits for striking workers

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 24, 2025 Lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate have struck an agreement to provide up to six weeks of unemployment insurance for striking workers. Both chambers approved […]

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Washington Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 24, 2025 The price for a Washington state Discover Pass would rise by $15 later this year, under a bill headed for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk.  Senate Bill […]

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read welcomes injunction of Trump election order

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read welcomes injunction of Trump election order

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 24, 2025 As a federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s sweeping election executive order, Oregon’s top elections official joined officials from around the country […]

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Want to avoid surprises at tax time next year? Try using DOR’s ‘Withholding Calculator’ to complete a paycheck checkup

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Want to avoid surprises at tax time next year? Try using DOR’s ‘Withholding Calculator’ to complete a paycheck checkup

Salem, OR—With Tax Day in the rearview mirror, now is a good time for Oregon taxpayers to think about doing a paycheck checkup to make sure they are having the right amount of money withheld […]

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Friday 12/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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