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4 legislative races to watch in Tuesday’s primary in Washington

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 4 legislative races to watch in Tuesday’s primary in Washington

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 4, 2025 Tuesday’s primary will gauge the political climate in Washington and provide an early forecast of how the makeup of the state Legislature could change this fall. Nine […]

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WA’s new work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA’s new work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 4, 2025 Thousands of Washington motorists have been caught speeding through highway work zones by new cameras the state deployed this year.  Since the cameras turned on in April, […]

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Weeks after launching new statewide recycling program, Oregon sued by wholesalers

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Weeks after launching new statewide recycling program, Oregon sued by wholesalers

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 4, 2025 The $8 trillion wholesale product distribution industry is challenging a four-year-old Oregon recycling law weeks after the law took effect. The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, […]

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Oregon awards $1.8 million in grants to help people enroll in private insurance

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon awards $1.8 million in grants to help people enroll in private insurance

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 4, 2025 Nearly $1.8 million in grants are coming to 37 community-based organizations and licensed insurance agents across Oregon to offer free, expert help to people enrolling in health […]

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Wyden, Cortez Masto Blast Billion Dollar Bailout for Big Pharma in Republican Budget Bill

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden, Cortez Masto Blast Billion Dollar Bailout for Big Pharma in Republican Budget Bill

As the Dust Settles from the Rushed and Reckless Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill, Some of the Costliest Prescription Drugs, Including Cancer Treatments, Have Been Exempted from Medicare Negotiation for Years Trump and RFK Jr.’s […]

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Thursday 4/16

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What city provides the setting for "The Phantom of the Opera"?

"The Phantom of the Opera" is set in Paris, France. The story takes place primarily within the famous Palais Garnier opera house, often referred to as the Paris Opera House or the Opéra Populaire in the musical. The plot is based on late 19th-century legends surrounding this real building.

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Which actress got her start at age 13 playing the 12-year old prostitute Iris in a 1976 thriller?

Jodie Foster got her start in a major breakout role at age 12 (filming) to 13 (release) playing the 12-year-old prostitute Iris in the 1976 thriller Taxi Driver. She earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for this performance, which was directed by Martin Scorsese.

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What is February's birthstone?

The February birthstone is amethyst, a popular violet-to-purple variety of quartz. Known for representing peace, protection, and royalty, it has been cherished for centuries. Amethyst is durable and affordable, ranging in color from deep violet to soft lilac, and is frequently used in all types of jewelry

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In gardening what would you use a "trug" for?

In gardening, a trug is a traditional, shallow, long-bodied basket used primarily for harvesting fruits, vegetables, and flowers without bruising them, thanks to its sturdy, breathable design. They are also used to carry hand tools, gloves, and supplies around the garden, or for gathering weeds and deadheading blooms

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Which US President was known as "the peanut president"?

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981), was known as "the peanut president". Before entering politics, Carter ran his family's successful peanut farm and warehouse business in Plains, Georgia, a background that became a defining, symbolic part of his public image during his 1976 campaign.

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