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Month: April 2025

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Permit-to-purchase bill for gun buyers headed to WA governor’s desk

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Permit-to-purchase bill for gun buyers headed to WA governor’s desk

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 23, 2025 A new state permit requirement for gun buyers is poised to become law, as the Washington House sent the legislation to the governor’s desk late Tuesday. House […]

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Republicans walk out after WA House committee votes to close center for people with disabilities

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Republicans walk out after WA House committee votes to close center for people with disabilities

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 23, 2025 Republican lawmakers walked out of a committee meeting in the Washington Legislature on Wednesday to protest approval of a bill that would close a residential center […]

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Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 23, 2025 Democratic budget writers are done hashing out details on a new two-year operating budget for Washington state, key lawmakers said Wednesday. “We have made all the decisions, […]

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Oregon Attorney General leads suit against Trump, administration to block tariffs

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Attorney General leads suit against Trump, administration to block tariffs

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2025 Oregon is leading 11 other states in suing President Donald Trump and officials in his administration over tariffs that have touched nearly all goods imported into the […]

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Unfrozen grant for Oregon Indigenous farm to help plant native trees, further traditional knowledge

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Unfrozen grant for Oregon Indigenous farm to help plant native trees, further traditional knowledge

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2025 A few miles south of Salem, the Elderberry Wisdom Farm uses generations of traditional knowledge to grow native plants, restore habitats and train Indigenous adults and other […]

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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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