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Ferguson violated ethics law by letting ex-staffer travel on state plane

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson violated ethics law by letting ex-staffer travel on state plane

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 30, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has admitted to violating state ethics law and accepted a $4,000 fine for allowing a former top adviser to travel with him on […]

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Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 30, 2026 Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state Thursday to block an attempt to raid their pension fund to help […]

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Oregon

Oregon to add 24 new electric vehicle charging stations across its highways

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon to add 24 new electric vehicle charging stations across its highways

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 30, 2026 Oregon is adding 24 more fast-charging electric vehicle stations across its major highways, with some expected to come online as soon as next year.  The Oregon Department […]

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Johns Hopkins Study: One-Time Cash Payments Have Potential to Prevent Youth Homelessness in Oregon

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Johns Hopkins Study: One-Time Cash Payments Have Potential to Prevent Youth Homelessness in Oregon

Point Source Youth and the Oregon Department of Human Services will expand a successful cash support and homelessness prevention pilot program and focus it on youth who have experienced foster care Salem, OR – April 30, 2026 – […]

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Wyden Demands Big Tech Execs Answer Questions About Data Centers’ Water Impact

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden Demands Big Tech Execs Answer Questions About Data Centers’ Water Impact

Oregon senator: “Many communities in my state are concerned about how these centers could contribute to water scarcity in the coming years, especially as our state grapples with persistent drought.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron […]

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Thursday 5/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which viral video challenge in 2014 raised millions for ALS research?

The viral video challenge in 2014 that raised over $220 million worldwide for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research was the Ice Bucket Challenge. Participants filmed themselves dumping ice water on their heads, tagged others on social media to do the same, and donated to ALS charities, significantly boosting awareness for the disease.

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What US state has the longest border with Canada?

Alaska has the longest border with Canada, extending 1,538 miles,  This border spans from the Arctic Ocean down to British Columbia, representing the longest continuous international border segment of any single U.S. state.

Top 3 States by Border Length with Canada:

Alaska: 1,538 miles
Michigan: 721 miles
Maine: 611 miles

  • While the "lower 48" states share a combined 3,987-mile border with Canada, the Alaskan border is the longest individual segment, accounting for roughly 28% of the total 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada boundary

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Dover is the capital of which US state?

Dover is the capital of Delaware. It has served as the state capital since 1777 and is also the county seat of Kent County. Founded by William Penn in 1683, it is located on the St. Jones River.

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What is the standard unit of kinetic energy?

The standard unit for kinetic energy in the International System of Units (SI) is the Joule, symbolized by J. A joule is defined as the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter, which corresponds to 1 kg.

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What book by George Orwell had a film adaption that was funded by the CIA?

The 1954 animated film adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm was covertly funded and produced by the CIA. As a Cold War propaganda tool, the agency altered the script to create a stronger anti-communist message, notably changing the ending to heighten opposition to Soviet-style totalitarianism.

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