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Homeless Oregon youth got $1,000 a month for two years. Most found housing after.

January 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Homeless Oregon youth got $1,000 a month for two years. Most found housing after.

Direct cash assistance from the state is helping homeless Oregon youth find housing, according to the results of a pilot program that concluded last year. In February 2023, the Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program at the […]

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Should Oregon water down a bill to ban officers from wearing masks? Democrats are divided

January 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Should Oregon water down a bill to ban officers from wearing masks? Democrats are divided

Two powerful Oregon Democrats are cautioning against lawsuits the state could run into as lawmakers attempt to regulate the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, pitting them against activists eager to fight in court to prevent federal […]

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All but one of Oregon’s top Republican gubernatorial candidates set to speak at Portland forum

January 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on All but one of Oregon’s top Republican gubernatorial candidates set to speak at Portland forum

Three of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s top potential Republican challengers are set to gather on Saturday for their first candidate forum together ahead of the May primary, with one notable absence. Marion County Commissioner Danielle […]

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2026 Grants available for historic properties and archaeology projects

January 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2026 Grants available for historic properties and archaeology projects

The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The annual grants fund up to $20,000 in matching funds for preservation projects. Both grant programs support the goals of […]

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Governor Kotek Seeks to Strengthen Statewide Response to Increased Federal Actions

January 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Governor Kotek Seeks to Strengthen Statewide Response to Increased Federal Actions

Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order establishing a new Interagency Council for Immigrant and Refugee Coordination to ensure state agencies are aligned, responsive, and consistent in supporting immigrant and refugee […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Sooner State"?

Oklahoma is called the "Sooner State" because of settlers who illegally snuck across the border into Oklahoma Territory before the official start of the Land Run of April 22, 1889, in order to claim the best land. While initially referring to rule-breakers, the term evolved to symbolize a competitive, pioneering spirit and was adopted by the University of Oklahoma in 1908. 

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Gone with the Wind, published in June 1936, is the only novel Margaret Mitchell released during her lifetime. The Civil War-era epic became a massive success, earning her the 1936 National Book Award and the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Other writings, including Lost Laysen, were published posthumously.

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Who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movies?

Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. She starred as the iconic character in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983). 

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What was the first song the Beatles ever performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut?

The first song the Beatles performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut on February 9, 1964, was "All My Loving". It was part of their initial three-song set, which also included "Till There Was You" and "She Loves You".

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What is a group of hyenas called?

A group of hyenas is most commonly called a clan. They are highly social, matriarchal groups that can include up to 80 or more individuals. An alternative, less common term for a group of hyenas is a cackle, which refers to the vocalizations they make.

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