• Home
  • Local News
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • National / International
  • NW Representation
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Home2025April

Month: April 2025

No Picture
NW Representation

Cantwell, Senate Democrats Warn About Republicans Raising Food Costs to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell, Senate Democrats Warn About Republicans Raising Food Costs to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires

“Congress should not give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans by taking away food assistance from millions of Americans,” wrote the senators More than 1 in 10 Washingtonians use SNAP to purchase food, half of […]

No Picture
Washington

Democratic AGs warn U.S. is on ‘precipice’ of constitutional crisis

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democratic AGs warn U.S. is on ‘precipice’ of constitutional crisis

by Chase Woodruff, Washington State StandardApril 17, 2025 Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told a crowd gathered in a Denver high school auditorium Wednesday night that opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are fighting “to […]

No Picture
Oregon

Bills to help Oregon schools fund years of summer learning await governor’s signature

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bills to help Oregon schools fund years of summer learning await governor’s signature

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2025 Oregon schools will soon have something they’ve never had before: more than a year to plan for summer school with the promise of consistent funding from the […]

No Picture
Oregon

OHCS Down Payment Assistance program helps 269 Oregonians become first-time homeowners

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OHCS Down Payment Assistance program helps 269 Oregonians become first-time homeowners

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced its Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program helped another 269 Oregonians buy a home in 2024. DPA-funded organizations disbursed almost $10 million to homebuyers, with an average […]

No Picture
Washington

Fortunato Meets With Governor’s Office, ICE; Renews Call to End Sanctuary Law

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fortunato Meets With Governor’s Office, ICE; Renews Call to End Sanctuary Law

Senator presses for SB 5002 following brutal assault linked to gang activity OLYMPIA, Wash. — State Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, is calling for an end to Washington’s sanctuary state policy following a violent assault in King […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 89 90 91 … 219 »

Saturday 2/21

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

1 / 5

What Creedence Clearwater Revival song became a signature song for Ike & Tina Turner?

Ike & Tina Turner's signature cover of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song is "Proud Mary". Released in 1971, their rearranged version transformed the rock tune into a, soulful, hard-rocking anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.

2 / 5

On which Hawaiian island is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oʻahu. As the state capital and largest city in Hawaii, it is situated on the southeastern coast of this island, which is often referred to as "The Gathering Place".

3 / 5

What year was the social giant Facebook founded?

Facebook was founded on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg along with his Harvard College roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally named "TheFacebook," it was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding to other colleges and eventually the general public. 

4 / 5

Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Veni, vidi, vici) was famously said by Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar around 47 B.C.. According to historical accounts, he used this phrase in a report to the Roman Senate to describe his swift, decisive victory against Pharnaces II at the Battle of Zela.

5 / 5

What type of birds are the stars of the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet"?

Happy Feet Birds
  • Emperor Penguins - The main characters, including Mumble, are this specific, large penguin species known for their vocalizations.
  • Adélie Penguins - The "Amigos" group (Ramon, Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, Rinaldo) are this smaller, feisty species [1].
  • Rockhopper Penguins - Lovelace, the "guru" penguin, is a Rockhopper with distinctive yellow crest feathers [1].
  • Elephant Seals - While not birds, these large marine mammals feature prominently in the film's scenes.
  • Skuas - Predatory birds that serve as antagonists, chasing Mumble in the film [1]. 

Your score is

The average score is 0%

0%

Goldendale
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Goldendale weather
The Dalles
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
The Dalles weather
Hood River
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Hood River weather

Copyright Gorge Country Media 2025