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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Western Washington’s ports are bracing for a deep slump later this month, as the president’s standoff with China over tariffs is expected to stifle the flow of […]

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New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Services for people with dementia at assisted living facilities will have to meet new state standards across Washington under a law Gov. Bob Ferguson signed on […]

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Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2025 Hundreds of Oregonians marched through the blocks surrounding the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on Thursday to celebrate International Worker’s Day, commonly known as May Day.  The […]

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State to offer rebates on electric vehicle purchases again

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State to offer rebates on electric vehicle purchases again

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2025 Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it. Officials at the Oregon Department […]

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A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2025 Oregon lawmakers are taking steps to protect access to library materials written by diverse authors or that include themes of race, gender or sexual orientation.  On Wednesday […]

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Tuesday 5/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What US state receives the most annual rainfall?

Hawaii is the U.S. state with the highest average annual rainfall, receiving approximately 63.7 inches per year. Its tropical climate and mountainous terrain create high rainfall, with some areas like Mount Waialeale on Kauai being among the wettest places on Earth. 

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On which US river is the Grand Coulee Dam?

The Grand Coulee Dam is located on the Columbia River in Washington State. Completed in 1941, it is a concrete gravity dam and serves as the largest electric power-producing facility in the United States, playing a critical role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.

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What city is the capital of Maine?

Maine's original state capital was Portland, Maine's largest city, until it was moved to the more central Augusta in 1832. The principal office of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court remains in Portland.

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What animal has the highest blood pressure?

Giraffes have the highest blood pressure of any known living animal, typically reaching 280/180 mmHg or even higher. This intense pressure, more than double that of a human, is required to pump blood nearly 6 feet up their long necks to their brains against gravity.

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What peg-legged pirate had a parrot named Captain Flint?

Long John Silver, the main antagonist in Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel Treasure Island, is the peg-legged (or crutch-using) pirate who famously had a parrot named Captain Flint. He named the bird to mock his former captain, the legendary, deceased buccaneer who led them to buried treasure

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