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With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

June 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

by Jake Goldstein-Street and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 25, 2026 SEATTLE — Warning lights are flashing for Washington’s economy. Job growth has been slower than expected, and the unemployment rate is above the national […]

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Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands

June 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands

by Alex Brown, Washington State StandardJune 26, 2026 A new lawsuit challenging a logging project in Oregon threatens to unravel the management plans governing hundreds of millions of acres of federal public land. At stake […]

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Here’s how Oregon is celebrating America’s 250th year of independence

June 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s how Oregon is celebrating America’s 250th year of independence

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 26, 2026 Bigfoot is officially helping Oregon celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.  This September, the Dallas Area Visitors Center will host its second annual Bigfootstock, a one-day festival rooted […]

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Budget picture remains bleak after latest state revenue forecast

June 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Budget picture remains bleak after latest state revenue forecast

PUYALLUP… Despite an unexpected infusion of money from the state’s capital-gains income tax, Olympia remains on track for yet another multibillion-dollar budget shortfall as it moves into the second half of the current budget cycle. The […]

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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ comments on USPS proposed ballot rule

June 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ comments on USPS proposed ballot rule

OLYMPIA — As Secretary of State of Washington, I submit the following comments in response to the United States Postal Service proposal titled Ballot Mail for Federal Elections as noticed on May 29, 2026. The Constitution is […]

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Friday 10/09

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What game can you "squidge", "squop" and "pot out" in?

ou can "squidge," "squop," and "pot out" in the game of Tiddlywinks. 
  • Squidging: The act of using a small disc (called a squidger) to press down on the edge of a small plastic counter (called a wink) to make it jump into the air.

  • Squopping: Landing your wink on top of an opponent's wink so that it is partially or completely covered, which blocks your opponent from playing it.

  • Potting out: Successfully shooting all six of your color's winks into the central pot to win the game (or trigger the end of play).

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State". 
    • Reason for the nickname: It comes from Montana's rich history of mining and vast deposits of metallic treasures like gold, silver, and copper.
  • State motto connection: The nickname aligns with the state motto, "Oro y Plata" (Spanish for "Gold and Silver").

  • Alternative nickname: It is also widely known as "Big Sky Country".

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Which of these power tools would feature a keyless chuck?

A keyless chuck is a mechanism on a drill that allows you to quickly loosen or tighten the gripping jaws around a drill bit by hand, completely eliminating the need for a separate metal chuck key.

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The average guy thinks about this five times a day, the average woman 37 times. What is it?

The answer is their hair.  According to radio trivia and morning show data (such as 107.9 The Mix), the average man thinks about or checks his hair about 5 to 6 times a day, while the average woman thinks about hers roughly 37 to 40 times a day

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Which sitcom featured Matt Damon playing himself?

Matt Damon played an exaggerated version of himself in the comedy-drama series Entourage (specifically in Season 6, Episode 12, "Give a Little Bit").   In his memorable cameo, he aggressively pesters Vincent Chase (played by Adrian Grenier) to make a massive donation to his children's charity, ONEXONE

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