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Oregon court system to gain new ombudsman for public to report grievances, concerns

June 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon court system to gain new ombudsman for public to report grievances, concerns

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 29, 2026 Oregonians will soon be able to turn to one of the state’s most experienced judges when they have concerns about their experiences in the court system. The […]

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Oregon’s minimum wage rises 50 cents per hour this week

June 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon’s minimum wage rises 50 cents per hour this week

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 29, 2026 Oregonians making minimum wage will get a 50-cent bump per hour beginning Wednesday, resulting in an average of $573 more per year for someone working full time. […]

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Nearly every proposed Oregon initiative won’t make it onto the November ballot

June 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nearly every proposed Oregon initiative won’t make it onto the November ballot

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 29, 2026 Oregonians proposed nearly 90 changes to state law or the Oregon Constitution for the November 2026 ballot, and a dozen of those petitions with priorities ranging from […]

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Scammers Targeting Klickitat County Residents Trying To Rebuild After The Burdoin Fire

June 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scammers Targeting Klickitat County Residents Trying To Rebuild After The Burdoin Fire

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media The scammers are at it again. This time, targeting Klickitat County residents who are attempting to rebuild after the Burdoin fire.  Chris Havard, who is an applicant, […]

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The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors and Executive Committee

June 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors and Executive Committee

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Sunday 10/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which U.S. landmark was once named Long Acre Square?

Times Square in New York City was once named Long Acre Square. 
  • Name Change: The city renamed the intersection in April 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building (now One Times Square). 

  • Original Name Origin: The area got the name Long Acre Square in the 1870s because it was the center of the city's horse and carriage trade, named after Long Acre in London.

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Shortbread originated in what country?

Shortbread originated in Scotland.
  • 12th Century: It evolved from medieval "biscuit bread," where leftover bread dough was dried out in an oven and butter eventually replaced yeast.

  • 16th Century: Mary, Queen of Scots is popularly credited with helping refine and popularize the triangular wedge style known as "petticoat tails".

  • 1736: The first printed recipe for shortbread appeared in a cookbook by a Scotswoman named Mrs McLintock.

  • Traditions: Because butter and sugar were costly, shortbread was traditionally reserved as a luxury for special events like weddings, Christmas, and Hogmanay (Scottish New Year's Eve).

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In 1995, who became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball?

Hideo Nomo became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball, winning the National League award in 1995.

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In the movie "Legally Blonde", what LSAT score does Elle need to get into Harvard?

In the movie "Legally Blonde," Elle Woods scores a 179 on her LSAT, which is one point shy of a perfect 180. Combined with her 4.0 GPA and iconic video essay, this score secures her admission into Harvard Law School.

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Megalodon was a prehistoric giant version of what kind of animal?

Megalodon was a prehistoric giant mackerel shark. 
    • People once thought it was a direct ancestor or a larger version of the modern great white shark.
  • New scientific studies show it belonged to an extinct family of megatooth sharks (Otodontidae).

  • It was the largest shark and the largest fish to ever live, growing up to 50 to 60 feet (or more) in length.

  • It lived from about 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs.

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