News Ticker
  • [ September 16, 2026 ] Ryan Johnson and Josh Lowe deliver for Angels in 2-1 win that clinches losing season for Mariners Sports
  • [ September 16, 2026 ] Silver says NBA looked at precedent before doling out Clippers’ penalties for cap circumvention Sports
  • [ September 16, 2026 ] 9/15 Sports Brief Sports
  • [ September 15, 2026 ] Meep meep: Wily coyote finally catches his roadrunner Oddities
  • [ September 15, 2026 ] Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide Oddities
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • National / International
  • NW Representation
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Home2026August

Month: August 2026

No Picture
Oregon

Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park closed in early 2027 for tree removal

August 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park closed in early 2027 for tree removal

Florence, Ore. – Oregon State Parks will remove over 150 dead or unhealthy trees in Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park campground and day use area. During the removal work, the campground will be closed […]

No Picture
Oregon

Governor Proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon

August 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Governor Proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon, recognizing the vital work of emergency managers and the role they play in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from […]

No Picture
Business

Policy Group: Georgia Data Centers Will Require More Electricity Than the State Can Give

August 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Policy Group: Georgia Data Centers Will Require More Electricity Than the State Can Give

In 2025, Georgia Power got permission from the Public Service Commission to substantially expand the volume of electricity the utility creates and sells. The reasoning behind this increased demand was the expansion of data centers across the state. The […]

No Picture
Business

US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise

August 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise

NEWYORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged further from their record heights on Monday after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% but remains near its all-time high set Thursday. […]

No Picture
Business

Europe’s Regulatory Overreach Is Becoming a US National Security Risk

August 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Europe’s Regulatory Overreach Is Becoming a US National Security Risk

Opinion As the Trump administration acts to solidify America’s economic security and lock down critical supply chains, one threat continues to slip past the U.S. radar: discriminatory foreign mandates that quietly push U.S. businesses out of foreign […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 67 68 69 … 150 »

Wednesday 9/16

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

1 / 5

Wallace Carothers is known as the inventor of what?

Wallace Carothers is best known as the inventor of nylon, the world's first fully synthetic fiber. Working as a research leader at DuPont, he and his team also helped develop neoprene, an early and successful synthetic rubber.

2 / 5

Which planet in our solar system has the highest sustained wind speed?

Neptune has the highest sustained wind speed in our solar system. 
  • Speed: Winds can reach up to 1,500 miles per hour (2,400 kilometers per hour).
  • Comparison: This is roughly 1.5 to 2 times the speed of sound on Earth, making Neptune's upper atmospheric winds supersonic.

3 / 5

What would a sommelier recommend to you?

A sommelier will rarely recommend a single "best" bottle without first asking what you are eating or what flavors you enjoy. Instead of defaulting to predictable crowd-pleasers, they usually look for high acidity, food versatility, and unique regional character.

4 / 5

Where is the world’s largest known beaver dam?

The world's largest known beaver dam is located in Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta, Canada.

5 / 5

Who is the villain in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" animated adaptation?

The villain in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" is the iconic and fashion-obsessed Cruella de Vil.  She is a wealthy heiress with a wild black-and-white hairstyle who wants to kidnap 99 Dalmatian puppies to make a spotted fur coat. She is aided in her wicked plot by her bumbling henchmen, Horace and Jasper.

Your score is

The average score is 90%

0%

Goldendale
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Goldendale weather
The Dalles
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
The Dalles weather
Hood River
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Hood River weather

Copyright Gorge Country Media 2026