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Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 18, 2026 A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once in an election.  Its approval follows a court decision that […]

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New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 19, 2026 Thousands of cases have piled up in Washington as they await state testing to confirm if a driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Prosecutors […]

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Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardMarch 19, 2026 The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage […]

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Oregon gas tax opponents file another lawsuit in federal court

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon gas tax opponents file another lawsuit in federal court

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 18, 2026 Opponents of gas tax hikes are once again suing the state of Oregon over a law that rescheduled the date of a gas tax referendum from November […]

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Journalists, Oregon publishers call on governor to veto bill changing public meetings law

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Journalists, Oregon publishers call on governor to veto bill changing public meetings law

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 19, 2026 Professional journalist groups and Oregon news publishers are calling on Gov. Tina Kotek to veto a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that the groups, […]

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Monday 5/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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