News Ticker
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] 10/06 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting Local News
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Missing Kayaker Recovered in Columbia River Local News
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief Sports
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernández and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves Sports
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] 10/06 Sports Brief Sports
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • National / International
  • NW Representation
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Home2025

Year: 2025

No Picture
National / International

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire’s second phase soon

December 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire’s second phase soon

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of […]

No Picture
National / International

Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire

December 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong voters are casting ballots Sunday in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul of the system eliminated the pro-democracy opposition in the Chinese territory. The poll, coming less than two […]

No Picture
National / International

AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city’s ‘watch list’ of faces

December 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city’s ‘watch list’ of faces

Police body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence have been trained to detect the faces of about 7,000 people on a “high risk” watch list in the Canadian city of Edmonton, a live test of whether […]

No Picture
National / International

A fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state kills 25

December 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state kills 25

NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora village […]

No Picture
Local News

Update: Stormwater Sewer Upgrade on E 10th St. and Quinton St. in The Dalles

December 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Update: Stormwater Sewer Upgrade on E 10th St. and Quinton St. in The Dalles

The Dalles, Oregon – Due to challenging site conditions, work on E 10th St. between Quinton St. and Roberts St. to replace and upgrade a stormwater sewer main has been rescheduled to the week of […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 132 133 134 … 1,997 »

Wednesday 10/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

1 / 5

How many dice are used in a standard game of backgammon by each player?

Each player uses two standard six-sided dice during their turn in a standard game of backgammon. 
  • Turn rolls: On each regular turn, a player rolls a pair (two) of dice to determine how far to move their checkers.

  • Doubles: If a player rolls matching numbers (doubles), they play that number four times instead of two.

  • Initial roll: To decide who goes first, each player rolls a single die.

  • Set contents: A complete backgammon set typically includes four dice total (two per player) so each person has their own pair, alongside a separate doubling cube.

2 / 5

"Chili crab" is a dish from which country?

Chili crab is a signature dish from Singapore, where it is widely considered an unofficial national dish. 
  • Invention: The dish was created in Singapore in the 1950s by a local cook named Cher Yam Tian.

  • Recipe: She experimented by stir-frying mud crabs with bottled tomato sauce and chili sauce.

  • Evolution: In 1963, Singaporean chef Hooi Kok Wah refined the recipe by adding a thicker, savory gravy made with sambal, vinegar, and beaten eggs.

3 / 5

What is the dot in the "i" called?

The dot on top of a lowercase "i" (and "j") is called a tittle. 
  • Meaning: It is a small point or stroke used as a diacritic (a distinguishing mark on a letter).

  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin word titulus, which means an inscription or heading.

  • Purpose: Scribes added it in the 11th century to tell the letter "i" apart from surrounding letters like m, n, or u in tight handwriting.

  • Common Phrase: The phrase "dot your i's and cross your t's" comes from taking great care with tiny writing details.

4 / 5

Signet, cluster and solitaire are types of what?

Signet, cluster, and solitaire are types of rings.
  • Signet: A ring with a flat top that often features an engraved crest, initial, or seal.

  • Cluster: A design that groups multiple smaller stones closely together to create a large, sparkling look.

  • Solitaire: A simple style that features a single gemstone as the central focal point

5 / 5

What would you use a closet auger for?

You use a closet auger, also called a toilet auger or toilet snake, to clear stubborn clogs and blockages in a toilet bowl's built-in trap where a standard plunger fails.

Your score is

The average score is 60%

0%

Goldendale
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Goldendale weather
The Dalles
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
The Dalles weather
Hood River
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Hood River weather

Copyright Gorge Country Media 2026