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New survey to help inform Oregon Statewide Trails Plan runs through April 30

April 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New survey to help inform Oregon Statewide Trails Plan runs through April 30

SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) wants to better understand how residents use all land and water trails throughout Oregon and opportunities for improvement. OPRD launched an online survey this month to collect the feedback […]

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As Ferguson details budget concerns, Washington legislators see mixed signals

April 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As Ferguson details budget concerns, Washington legislators see mixed signals

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 8, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has let House and Senate lawmakers know some of the concerns he has with the spending plans they’ve crafted. A nine-page letter penned […]

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Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill

April 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 8, 2025 Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with dementia.  Senate Bill 5337, sponsored by Sen. Tina […]

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Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M

April 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M

by Jerry Cornfield, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 8, 2025 Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge […]

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EPA withholds $85 million meant to fund environmental justice projects in Oregon

April 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on EPA withholds $85 million meant to fund environmental justice projects in Oregon

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 8, 2025 A new community center and “climate resilience hub” in the southern Oregon town of Chiloquin should be months underway right now. Instead, city officials are wondering if […]

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Friday 12/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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