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Month: February 2026

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The Dalles Pool opens for one additional day of sturgeon retention

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Dalles Pool opens for one additional day of sturgeon retention

Action: Opens one additional day of white sturgeon retention (March 3). Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Effective dates and sturgeon rules: Reason […]

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Oregon

Washington State Man Found Guilty after Escape from Federal Custody

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington State Man Found Guilty after Escape from Federal Custody

PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal jury in Portland, Oregon, found Brandon Charles Nelson, 40, guilty yesterday of escape after failing to report to the Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC) in Portland. According to court documents, Nelson was convicted of […]

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Oregon

Oregon Private Job Vacancies Flatten Out in 2025

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Private Job Vacancies Flatten Out in 2025

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon private employers reported 58,500 job openings at any given time in 2025. This was essentially unchanged from the 57,800 job openings seen in 2024, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department’s […]

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Oregon

Rain, wind, and snow can cause havoc to your home and property; make sure you have the correct insurance coverage

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rain, wind, and snow can cause havoc to your home and property; make sure you have the correct insurance coverage

Salem – As rain and snow begin to fall more, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance and landslide coverage, which are also called difference-in-conditions policies. […]

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Washington

Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting next week as part of developing new rules governing the use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands, with additional […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Whose ear did Mike Tyson bite in a 1997 fight dubbed "The Sound and the Fury"?

In the 1997 heavyweight championship rematch billed as "The Sound and the Fury," Mike Tyson bit the ears of opponent Evander Holyfield. The incident, occurring on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, resulted in Tyson's disqualification and became infamously known as "The Bite Fight". 

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In which US state can you find the "Garden of the Gods"?

The most famous "Garden of the Gods" is a 1,367-acre public park and National Natural Landmark. It is renowned for its vertical red sandstone formations, such as the "Kissing Camels" and "Balanced Rock," which were formed millions of years ago through geological uplift and erosion.

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The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in what industry?

The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in the ferry and shipping industry.  Cornelius Vanderbilt, the family patriarch, started his first business at age 16 by ferrying passengers and cargo between Staten Island and Manhattan

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What acid gives vinegar its smell and taste?

Acetic acid (also known as ethanoic acid) is the primary component responsible for both the characteristic sour taste and the pungent smell of vinegar. Vinegar is essentially a dilute aqueous solution typically containing between 4% and 8% acetic acid by volume, with the remaining portion consisting mostly of water and minor flavor compounds. 

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What is the name of Argus Filch's pet cat in the Harry Potter series?

Mrs. Norris acts as Filch's "second-in-command" and loyal sidekick, patrolling the corridors of Hogwarts to sniff out rule-breaking students. She has an unusually strong, almost telepathic bond with Filch; when she spots a student misbehaving, she quickly fetches him to the scene. Because of this, she is widely loathed by most Hogwarts students. 

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