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Month: June 2025

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Rebuffed for years, Washington lawmakers regain Capitol dome access

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rebuffed for years, Washington lawmakers regain Capitol dome access

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 16, 2025 Few, if any, members of the Washington state Legislature have been allowed to climb to the top of the state Capitol dome this century. That will soon […]

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Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board will be expanded

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board will be expanded

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardJune 16, 2025 Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board will be expanded, and members will begin to receive pay under a state law approved earlier this year. Enlarging the board […]

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In new proposal, 60% of kicker would go to wildfire, rest to Oregonians making less than $95k

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In new proposal, 60% of kicker would go to wildfire, rest to Oregonians making less than $95k

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 A late-in-the-session Hail Mary proposal to redirect the bulk of the state’s “kicker” tax rebate to fund statewide wildfire work would still kick some of the rebate […]

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Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table that could meet costs and get passed by the […]

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Oregon moves closer to law requiring carbon neutral public retirement plan

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon moves closer to law requiring carbon neutral public retirement plan

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 Oregon would guarantee the state’s $101 billion public pension fund is fully carbon neutral within the next 25 years under a bill one step from becoming law. […]

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Friday 7/17

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Heineken beer originated in which country?

Heineken originates from the Netherlands. The iconic pale lager was founded in 1864 when Gerard Adriaan Heineken purchased the 'De Hooiberg' brewery in Amsterdam. 
While it is globally produced in over 70 countries today, the brand remains proudly Dutch, with its corporate headquarters and flagship recipe rooted in Amsterdam.

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What Spanish explorer is credited with discovering the Pacific Ocean?

Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa led the expedition that discovered the Pacific Ocean. On September 25, 1513, after crossing the Isthmus of Panama, he became the first European to sight the ocean, which he originally named the Mar del Sur (South Sea).

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Collectively, what name is given to the first ten of the amendments to the United States Constitution?

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
Ratified in 1791, these amendments guarantee fundamental civil rights and liberties to individuals—such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press—while limiting the power of the federal government.

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What name is given to shellfish that cling to the bottom of ships?

Shellfish that cling to the bottom of ships are called barnacles.
These small crustaceans attach themselves to boat hulls using a powerful natural glue. Once stuck, they build hard, cone-shaped calcium shells, which can increase drag, slow the vessel down, and significantly increase fuel consumption. The most common types are acorn barnacles and goose barnacles.

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The Santa Clara Valley is located in which US state?

The Santa Clara Valley is located in California. It stretches 90 miles south-southeast from San Francisco and contains the major tech hub region known as Silicon Valley, encompassing cities like San Jose and Santa Clara

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Saturday 7/18

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What number is represented in Morse code by 5 dots?

The number represented by 5 dots (•••••) in Morse code is 5.

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What kind of nut is used to make marzipan?

Traditional marzipan is made primarily from ground sweet almonds and sugar. While almonds are the classic choice, regional variations and modern alternatives may use other nuts like cashews, pistachios, or walnuts.

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Who played Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars movies?

The original Luke Skywalker was played by American actor Mark Hamill. 
He first starred as the iconic Jedi in the original Star Wars film in 1977 and reprised his role throughout the original trilogy (1977–1983), as well as in the sequel trilogy.

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Kiev is the capital of which European country?

Kiev (also spelled Kyiv) is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north-central part of the country on the Dnieper River.

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What invisible "color" can bees see on flower petals?

Bees can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which is entirely invisible to the human eye. On flower petals, this allows them to perceive hidden bullseyes, dots, or "landing strips" (nectar guides) that point directly to the pollen and nectar.
By combining ultraviolet light with the colors blue and green, bees also perceive a unique composite color called "bee's purple," which humans cannot see. Conversely, bees cannot see the color red, which often appears as black or dark gray to them

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