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Month: August 2026

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‘Overwhelming amount of damage’: Fight ongoing against Spokane fires

August 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Overwhelming amount of damage’: Fight ongoing against Spokane fires

by Bill Lucia, Washington State StandardAugust 3, 2026 Firefighters were still battling Monday to gain control of wildfires that tore through residential areas in and around Spokane over the weekend. The three fires that are […]

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It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

August 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 4, 2026 Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle. All 98 seats in […]

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Oregon GOP leaders want constitutional hunting, fishing protections in response to ballot measure

August 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon GOP leaders want constitutional hunting, fishing protections in response to ballot measure

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 4, 2026 GRESHAM — To counter a failed ballot initiative from animal rights activists that attempted to ban hunting, fishing and animal slaughter in Oregon, the state’s Republican leaders […]

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Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon

August 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 4, 2026 Four Oregon Democratic lawmakers, and two hopefuls, are calling for a three-year moratorium on new data centers in the state in response to growing public concern over […]

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Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid

August 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid

Full Senate Democratic Caucus Calls for Withdrawal of CMS Rule Imposing Strict Requirements on Americans Trying to Get and Keep Medicaid Coverage Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron […]

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Saturday 9/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who plays Hans Gruber, the villain in 1988's "Die Hard"?

Alan Rickman plays Hans Gruber in the 1988 film "Die Hard".
  • Debut Film: "Die Hard" was Alan Rickman's first-ever movie role.
  • Character: Gruber is a calculating German criminal mastermind who seizes Nakatomi Plaza.
  • Legacy: The performance is widely considered one of the greatest movie villains of all time.

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Which breed of dog gets its name from the Latin term for earth?

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What is the name of the large, powerful and hypnotizing snake in Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book"?

The large, powerful, and hypnotizing snake in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is named Kaa. 
  • Species: He is an enormous, century-old Indian rock python.
  • Role in the Book: Unlike his portrayal as a villain in later movie adaptations, Kaa is a wise friend and mentor to Mowgli.

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Which comet is visible every 74 to 79 years?

Halley's Comet is visible from Earth every 74 to 79 years. 
  • Average Orbit: About 76 years.
  • Last Appearance: 1986.
  • Next Appearance: Mid-2061.
  • Visibility: The only short-period comet regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth.

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth is widely recognized as the slowest land mammal on Earth. 
  • Top speed: About 0.15 to 0.2 miles per hour (though some reports note up to 0.5 mph when rushed).
  • Daily travel: They typically move only about 41 to 125 yards per day.
  • Ground pace: On the ground, they crawl at a rate of roughly 1 foot per minute.

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