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30 Bonneville Power workers get jobs back amid hundreds of layoffs and buyouts

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 30 Bonneville Power workers get jobs back amid hundreds of layoffs and buyouts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2025 After an uproar over staffing cuts at the Bonneville Power Administration, the Trump administration is trying to rehire a handful of staffers it laid off last week.  […]

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Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves

by Albert James, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2025 A Washington state Senate committee advanced a proposal Friday morning to update the rules around wood stoves. Democratic supporters of the bill argue it will promote better […]

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Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 18, 2025 Former Oregon House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich will run for the state Senate in 2026, one of several expected campaign announcements as the state constitution bars Republican […]

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Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table

by Barbara Klein, Kay Kerriden and Beth Upshaw, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 18, 2025 Some residents in eastern Oregon would like to merge with our neighbor to the east, creating a Greater Idaho. Supporters include some […]

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An avalanche in Oregon may have buried people near a snowmobile trail, authorities say

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on An avalanche in Oregon may have buried people near a snowmobile trail, authorities say

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Search and rescue crews were responding Tuesday to a report that an avalanche might have buried at least one person near a snowmobile trail in Oregon’s Central Cascade Mountains. The Deschutes […]

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Friday 10/09

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What game can you "squidge", "squop" and "pot out" in?

ou can "squidge," "squop," and "pot out" in the game of Tiddlywinks. 
  • Squidging: The act of using a small disc (called a squidger) to press down on the edge of a small plastic counter (called a wink) to make it jump into the air.

  • Squopping: Landing your wink on top of an opponent's wink so that it is partially or completely covered, which blocks your opponent from playing it.

  • Potting out: Successfully shooting all six of your color's winks into the central pot to win the game (or trigger the end of play).

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State". 
    • Reason for the nickname: It comes from Montana's rich history of mining and vast deposits of metallic treasures like gold, silver, and copper.
  • State motto connection: The nickname aligns with the state motto, "Oro y Plata" (Spanish for "Gold and Silver").

  • Alternative nickname: It is also widely known as "Big Sky Country".

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Which of these power tools would feature a keyless chuck?

A keyless chuck is a mechanism on a drill that allows you to quickly loosen or tighten the gripping jaws around a drill bit by hand, completely eliminating the need for a separate metal chuck key.

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The average guy thinks about this five times a day, the average woman 37 times. What is it?

The answer is their hair.  According to radio trivia and morning show data (such as 107.9 The Mix), the average man thinks about or checks his hair about 5 to 6 times a day, while the average woman thinks about hers roughly 37 to 40 times a day

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Which sitcom featured Matt Damon playing himself?

Matt Damon played an exaggerated version of himself in the comedy-drama series Entourage (specifically in Season 6, Episode 12, "Give a Little Bit").   In his memorable cameo, he aggressively pesters Vincent Chase (played by Adrian Grenier) to make a massive donation to his children's charity, ONEXONE

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