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Paid Family & Medical Leave premium rate increases to 1.13% in 2026 

October 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Paid Family & Medical Leave premium rate increases to 1.13% in 2026 

OLYMPIA – Benefits from Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave program are a vital source of support for Washington workers. More than 218,000 individuals have claimed Paid Leave benefits in 2025 thus far, totaling more than $1.76 billion […]

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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3

October 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Nov. 3 to 9. “The upcoming digs have some of the lowest tides of […]

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The Dalles: East 12th Street Storm and Sidewalk Improvements

October 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Dalles: East 12th Street Storm and Sidewalk Improvements

East 12th Street Storm and Sidewalk Improvements Starting November 3rd, the section of Thompson St between E 12th St and E 10th St will be fully closed for demolition and grade adjustments needed to smooth […]

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Intersection of Hostetler and W 6th in The Dalles to close for a couple of weeks

October 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Intersection of Hostetler and W 6th in The Dalles to close for a couple of weeks

Starting November 3rd, the intersection of Hostetler and W 6th st will be Fully Closed for the installation of the underground storm line improvements. The closure will be in affect 24/7 with an estimated duration […]

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10/28 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

October 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 10/28 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Yesterday’s Klickitat County Commissioners meeting was a two-fer. That is, there was a bare minimum quorum of two. With Chair Ron Ihrig off elk hunting, Commissioner Todd […]

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Friday 12/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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