News Ticker
  • [ June 30, 2026 ] Workers Can Use Paid Leave Oregon to Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Oregon
  • [ June 30, 2026 ] Work Share gives Oregon employers an alternative to layoffs Oregon
  • [ June 30, 2026 ] Lyle Hill Fire 6/29, 9 pm Update Local News
  • [ June 30, 2026 ] 6/29 Special The Dalles City Council meeting Local News
  • [ June 30, 2026 ] Recreational use advisory downgraded to precaution for Lake Billy Chinook Oregon
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • National / International
  • NW Representation
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Home2026

Year: 2026

No Picture
National / International

No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

February 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise Sunday in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of […]

No Picture
Oregon

Judge questions feds’ use of force with tear gas near Portland ICE facility

February 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge questions feds’ use of force with tear gas near Portland ICE facility

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 13, 2026 PORTLAND— A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned a federal attorney over inconsistent reports regarding the use of less-lethal munitions outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

No Picture
Washington

One-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Wednesday, Feb. 18

February 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on One-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Wednesday, Feb. 18

RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18. The decision follows recent commercial and test fishery landings […]

No Picture
Sports

Lillard wins 3rd, 3 Point Contest, joining Bird and Hodges for the most wins

February 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lillard wins 3rd, 3 Point Contest, joining Bird and Hodges for the most wins

Damian Lillard isn’t playing this season. He still scored big anyway, winning the 3-point contest over Devin Booker. Lillard tied Larry Bird and Craig Hodges with his third title, most in the contest’s history. Defending […]

No Picture
Sports

Heat’s Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score

February 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Heat’s Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, overcoming perfect scores by San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant on his first dunk in the final […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 716 717 718 … 974 »

Tuesday 6/30

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

1 / 5

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

In traditional American pool, the 4 ball (and its striped counterpart, the 12 ball) is purple.

2 / 5

What did Edward Teach modify by adding an hourglass and a spear?

Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, modified his pirate flag (the Jolly Roger) by changing the traditional skull-and-crossbones into a horned skeleton. He added an hourglass to represent that time was running out for his victims, and a spear piercing a bleeding heart to warn that no mercy would be given. 
The addition of these symbols was a psychological warfare tactic. By hoisting this distinct banner, Teach communicated a clear, terrifying ultimatum to oncoming ships: surrender immediately, or face certain death and bloodshed with no quarter given.

3 / 5

Who was Sports Illustrated’s first female sportsperson of the year?

Tennis legend Billie Jean King was Sports Illustrated’s first female Sportsperson of the Year, sharing the 1972 honor with UCLA coaching legend John Wooden.

4 / 5

What was the nickname of 1930’s public enemy George Kelly?

George Kelly Barnes (1895–1954), the notorious 1930s Prohibition-era gangster and kidnapper, was most famously known as Machine Gun Kelly.

5 / 5

What Kansas song does Keanu Reeves use to wow Socrates in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"?

Ted "Theodore" Logan (Keanu Reeves) quotes the 1977 Kansas song "Dust in the Wind" to win over Socrates in the 1989 film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He drops the famous lyric "All we are is dust in the wind, dude" to the famous Greek philosopher.

Your score is

The average score is 63%

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