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Ferguson says those who occupied, vandalized UW building should be ‘held accountable’

May 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson says those who occupied, vandalized UW building should be ‘held accountable’

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 7, 2025 Gov. Bob Ferguson said Wednesday he trusts those arrested for the occupation of a building at the University of Washington “will be held accountable for the harm […]

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WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill

May 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMay 7, 2025 Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them […]

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‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month, state prepares

May 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month, state prepares

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 7, 2025 State fire experts are expecting an even more aggressive and difficult wildfire season this summer but said they are prepared and positioning themselves to respond quickly in […]

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Lawmakers consider slate of bills regulating private utilities, costs for Oregonians

May 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawmakers consider slate of bills regulating private utilities, costs for Oregonians

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 7, 2025 Legislators are considering at least six bills this session aimed at curbing spending from private, investor-owned monopoly utilities and limiting how and when those utilities can recover […]

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Oregon Caves chateau named one of nation’s most endangered historic places

May 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Caves chateau named one of nation’s most endangered historic places

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 7, 2025 This is a developing story and will be updated The Depression-era chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, closed since 2018 for rehabilitation work, is […]

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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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