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Ferguson kicks off fight to defeat WA initiative to repeal income tax

July 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson kicks off fight to defeat WA initiative to repeal income tax

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJuly 14, 2026 SEATTLE — The initiative to overturn Washington’s new income tax on high earners hasn’t officially qualified for the fall ballot yet, but on Tuesday, Gov. Bob Ferguson […]

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WA governor wants to require FAFSA for high school graduation

July 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA governor wants to require FAFSA for high school graduation

by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardJuly 14, 2026 High school seniors in Washington would need to complete student aid paperwork to graduate, under a proposal Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday. If students didn’t want to […]

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Washington state agency won’t say why director is on leave

July 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state agency won’t say why director is on leave

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJuly 13, 2026 The director of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services went on leave last week, but no one in the agency or the governor’s office is saying why or […]

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Trial begins in WA suit against Albertsons over opioid epidemic liability

July 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trial begins in WA suit against Albertsons over opioid epidemic liability

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJuly 13, 2026 Washington state wants grocery chain Albertsons to pay for its alleged role in fueling an opioid epidemic that has killed thousands here. State Attorney General Nick Brown […]

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Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers

July 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 14, 2026 The state has paid out over half a million dollars in unemployment benefits to workers during labor disputes this year.  Washington’s new benefit extending unemployment to striking […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How fast can bees fly?

A honey bee typically flies at an average speed of 15 miles per hour (24 km/h), and can reach a maximum burst speed of up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h)

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What Bruce Willis action movie takes place on Christmas eve?

The Bruce Willis action movie that takes place on Christmas Eve is Die Hard. 
    • Plot: New York City police detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) travels to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly, at her office holiday party in the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper.
  • The Conflict: A group of heavily armed terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) seizes the building and takes the partygoers hostage, leaving McClane to fight back alone.

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Graham Kerr became famous under what nickname?

Graham Kerr became famous under the nickname "The Galloping Gourmet". 
    • Origin of the name: The persona grew out of a 1967 book called The Galloping Gourmets, which he co-authored with wine expert Len Evans after a fast-paced, 35-day worldwide trip to visit top restaurants. 
  • Signature style: He became known for leaping over a dining chair at the start of his show, cooking with generous amounts of butter and wine, and charming viewers with his humor and British accent.

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What type of snake is a Sidewinder?

A sidewinder is a venomous rattlesnake belonging to the pit viper family (Viperidae) and the genus Crotalus (specifically Crotalus cerastes).

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Who flew from England to America in a giant peach carried by seagulls?

James Henry Trotter (along with his insect friends) flew from England to America in a giant peach carried by seagulls in Roald Dahl's classic children's book, James and the Giant Peach.

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