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Can hyper-partisan national politics convince both parties to support open primaries in Oregon?

March 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Can hyper-partisan national politics convince both parties to support open primaries in Oregon?

by Tim Nesbitt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 18, 2025 Will events at the national level help break the hold that the Democratic and Republican parties have over the selection of candidates in Oregon’s closed primaries? That […]

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Wasco County Adds Ballot Drop Box on 3rd Street in Downtown The Dalles

March 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wasco County Adds Ballot Drop Box on 3rd Street in Downtown The Dalles

From the Wasco County Facebook page: Making voting easier! We’ve added a new ballot drop box at the 3rd St. County Building (401 E. 3rd St.), designed for easy access whether you’re driving or walking. […]

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OHA urges people to check immunity against measles; get vaccinated

March 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OHA urges people to check immunity against measles; get vaccinated

As cases appear in other states, including neighboring California, Oregon health officials recommend measures to stay safe PORTLAND, Ore._ With spring break and summer travel season approaching, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages people to make […]

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Jimi Hendrix, State Ecology Workers Recognized with Washington’s Highest Honors

March 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jimi Hendrix, State Ecology Workers Recognized with Washington’s Highest Honors

OLYMPIA – A legendary rock guitarist from Seattle and four state workers who rescued a woman from a burning car were honored with Washington’s highest awards – the Medal of Merit and the Medal of […]

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Triple your impact: Pacific Power will match your contribution to Oregon Energy Fund 2-for-1

March 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Triple your impact: Pacific Power will match your contribution to Oregon Energy Fund 2-for-1

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 18, 2025)  — Pacific Power is making it easy to make a difference in Oregon communities by helping struggling neighbors stay warm. For every dollar you donate, Pacific Power will match your […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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