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After court ruling, WA picks EV charger projects to receive federal funding

January 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After court ruling, WA picks EV charger projects to receive federal funding

Five awardees are on track to receive a combined $12.1 million in federal funding to build and operate electric vehicle charging stations at 14 locations along highways in Washington state The state Department of Transportation […]

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Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’

January 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’

It may seem obvious that a registered voter in Washington can only vote once in an election. It’s not.  Last month, a state appeals court overturned the felony conviction of a Lewis County resident found guilty of voting […]

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Oregon’s high school graduation rate inches up to record high

January 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon’s high school graduation rate inches up to record high

Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2025 graduated at all-time highs for the state but still at a lower rate than recent national averages, according to the latest state data. Despite stubbornly small gains in student […]

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Transportation, education and juvenile justice: Oregon SOS reveals new audits for the year

January 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Transportation, education and juvenile justice: Oregon SOS reveals new audits for the year

Oregon’s beleaguered Department of Transportation, education funding for local school districts, the Oregon State Capitol’s seismic rehabilitation project and parole for youth involved in the juvenile justice system are among the state agencies and programs […]

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The Oregon Legislature’s three-dimensional road chess

January 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Oregon Legislature’s three-dimensional road chess

One of Oregon’s biggest needs, as the Legislature is about to consider in the short session that starts Monday, is financing maintenance and improvements of its transportation system. In most times, that would be a […]

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Sunday 4/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring what "Happy Days" character?

In August 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli (played by Henry Winkler) from the sitcom Happy Days. The life-size bronze sculpture, officially known as "The Bronze Fonz," was created by artist Gerald P. Sawyer and is located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk just south of Wells Street.

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Which amendment to the US Constitution deals with self-incrimination?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from self-incrimination, stating that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself". This right allows individuals to refuse to answer questions or provide information that could implicate them in a crime, often referred to as "taking the Fifth".

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Which music icon began his career as a member of a group called "The Wailers"?

Bob Marley is the iconic reggae musician who began his career as a core member of The Wailers, formed in 1963 alongside Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Initially a vocal group, they became a pivotal reggae band, eventually transitioning to "Bob Marley and the Wailers" before achieving global fame in the 1970s.

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What non-alcoholic syrup is made from pomegranate juice?

Grenadine is the primary non-alcoholic syrup made from pomegranate juice, sugar, and sometimes citrus. Traditionally, it is a sweet, deep-red syrup used for cocktails and mocktails (like Shirley Temples). While many commercial brands use artificial flavors, high-quality or homemade versions use 100% pomegranate juice.

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What was Pinocchio's father's name?

Pinocchio's dad is named Geppetto. He is an elderly, poor woodcarver who creates Pinocchio from a piece of wood and acts as his loving father. The name Geppetto is a Tuscan diminutive of Giuseppe (Italian for Joseph). In some adaptations, neighbors nicknamed him "Polendina". 

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