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At Washington Health Care Authority, workers are warned of layoffs

August 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on At Washington Health Care Authority, workers are warned of layoffs

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 1, 2025 Employees at one of Washington state’s largest health agencies are bracing for layoffs due to ongoing funding challenges. Though how many could lose their jobs and when […]

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‘Bee Atlas’ project turns up 26 new or rare species buzzing around Washington

August 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Bee Atlas’ project turns up 26 new or rare species buzzing around Washington

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardAugust 1, 2025 More than two dozen new and rare bee species were documented during the first year of a new Washington state project that’s designed to get a better […]

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Oregon

Kotek considers vetoing funding for Willamette Falls Trust, three other bills

August 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kotek considers vetoing funding for Willamette Falls Trust, three other bills

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 1, 2025 Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing a plan to allocate $45 million to the Willamette Falls Trust, along with three other bills from the 2025 legislative […]

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Oregon’s US senators split on weapons sales to Israel as Gazan death toll passes 60,000

August 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon’s US senators split on weapons sales to Israel as Gazan death toll passes 60,000

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 1, 2025 Oregon’s two U.S. senators, both Democrats, are typically in lockstep on major votes in Congress. But they’ve diverged on votes to send billions of dollars worth of […]

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Washington

State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Bear Gulch Fire

August 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Bear Gulch Fire

Mason County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Bear Gulch Fire located in Mason County, near the […]

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Friday 2/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What organ is inflamed by hepatitis?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, the organ responsible for filtering toxins and processing nutrients, and it can be caused by viruses (A, B, C, D, E), alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or the immune system attacking the liver itself (autoimmune hepatitis). This inflammation damages liver cells, leading to symptoms like jaundice, pain, fatigue, and potentially severe scarring (cirrhosis) or liver failure if chronic.  

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What famous ship was sunk on May 7, 1915?

The RMS Lusitania was a famous British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat (U-20) on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. The attack killed nearly 1,200 people, including 128 Americans, significantly swaying U.S. public opinion against Germany during World War I. 

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How many Smithsonian museums and galleries are in Washington, D.C.?

There are 17 Smithsonian museums, galleries, and the National Zoo located in the Washington, D.C. area, with nearly all offering free admission. These include major sites on the National Mall, such as the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

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Which singer began her rise to superstardom actually as a dancer on a sketch-comedy television program?

Jennifer Lopez began her rise to superstardom as a dancer, specifically known as a "Fly Girl" on the sketch-comedy television program In Living Color in the early 1990s. She was a regular on the show from 1991 to 1993 before launching a successful career as an actress, singer, and dancer. 

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What alloy is comprised of copper and zinc?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 2⁄3 copper and 1⁄3 zinc.

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