News Ticker
  • [ October 5, 2026 ] A Blast From the Past Oddities
  • [ October 5, 2026 ] A Virginia motorcyclist was apparently on a very important mission: getting to McDonald’s before it stopped serving breakfast.  Oddities
  • [ October 5, 2026 ] TWELVE-YEAR-OLD GIRL DONATES U-HAUL FULL OF DIAPERS Happy Hour
  • [ October 5, 2026 ] DOG POOL PARTY BREAKS RECORD WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR ANIMAL RESCUE Happy Hour
  • [ October 5, 2026 ] Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US Science / Health
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • National / International
  • NW Representation
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Home2026

Year: 2026

No Picture
Oddities

Get ready for Yu-Gi-Oh no what’s that smell?

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Get ready for Yu-Gi-Oh no what’s that smell?

If a card game stinks to high heaven, it may be because you suspect someone of cheating. However, the stench at the Oregon card shop Chronos Games & Gifts has been all too literal. According to the […]

No Picture
Happy Hour

Couple speaks out after attempting 4 world records with 9 weddings

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Couple speaks out after attempting 4 world records with 9 weddings

A North Dakota couple decided to start their life together with not just one wedding ceremony but nine. Jon Lakoduk and Keisha Lakoduk, both of Minot, embarked on a wedding tour last month, saying “I […]

No Picture
Science / Health

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease making people sick on New York’s Upper East Side

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What to know about Legionnaires’ disease making people sick on New York’s Upper East Side

New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires’ disease cluster in two Upper East Side neighborhoods. As of July 6, there have been 23 cases, 17 hospitalizations and no deaths. The likely source of the bacteria […]

No Picture
Science / Health

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a […]

No Picture
Science / Health

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated head […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 471 472 473 … 1,485 »

Monday 10/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

1 / 5

Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

2 / 5

What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

3 / 5

What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

4 / 5

What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

5 / 5

What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

Your score is

The average score is 50%

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