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Tuition to rise for 12th year in a row at Oregon’s public universities

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tuition to rise for 12th year in a row at Oregon’s public universities

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2026 Tuition will be up again at Oregon’s seven public universities this fall, marking the 12th school year in a row that each of the state’s four-year post-secondary […]

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Oregon minimum wage workers will get 50-cent bump in July

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon minimum wage workers will get 50-cent bump in July

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2026 Oregon workers making minimum wage will get an additional 50 cents per hour beginning in July, the state’s Bureau of Labor and Industries announced Thursday. The state […]

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A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2026 Oregonians will soon be able to sue private companies that sell or otherwise improperly use data captured by license plate-reading cameras under a new state law.  Senate […]

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Hood River County Sheriff’s Office SCAM ALERT:

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hood River County Sheriff’s Office SCAM ALERT:

SCAM ALERT: Our dispatch center has received multiple calls this morning of someone claiming to be Sgt. Joel Ives with the Sheriff’s Office placing calls that eventually lead to asking for fines to be paid […]

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Video of Wyden floor remarks opposing further defunding of Planned Parenthood

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Video of Wyden floor remarks opposing further defunding of Planned Parenthood

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Wednesday 6/24

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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