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$4M rebuild planned for leaky pedestrian tunnel on WA Capitol campus

June 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on $4M rebuild planned for leaky pedestrian tunnel on WA Capitol campus

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 5, 2025 Be careful entering the underground tunnel linking two legislative buildings on the Washington state Capitol campus. It may be slippery. Water leaks flood the concrete path connecting […]

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Oregon

In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians

June 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 6, 2025 Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday said she’s ordered the extradition of a suspected member of a multi-state burglary ring who allegedly targeted Asian households throughout the Eugene […]

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Oregon

Oregon schools get some relief from rising retirement costs amid tough budget season

June 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon schools get some relief from rising retirement costs amid tough budget season

by Natalie Pate, OPB, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 6, 2025 In a budget season rife with cuts and constraints, school districts have some good news. The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, known as PERS, has announced […]

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Oregon

Resignation of Crater Lake head leaves Oregon congressional delegation concerned, clueless

June 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Resignation of Crater Lake head leaves Oregon congressional delegation concerned, clueless

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 6, 2025 UPDATED at 3:43 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025. While Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation expressed alarm at the sudden resignation of the leader of the […]

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Local News

Sherman County Sheriff’s Office trying to locate the person who lost 20 bales of hay

June 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sherman County Sheriff’s Office trying to locate the person who lost 20 bales of hay

Attempt to locate: We are trying to locate the driver that lost about 20 bales of hay. This happened yesterday afternoon on Scott Canyon. The driver was described as a male in his 20’s, driving […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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