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Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2025 Democratic lawmakers in Washington are pushing this year to ban flavored tobacco products, with the support of the state schools chief. State Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, […]

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Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2025 Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and State Route 520 […]

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Controversial state land transfer in Spokane is approved

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Controversial state land transfer in Spokane is approved

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2025 The state Board of Natural Resources has approved a controversial land exchange in Spokane that could lead to as many as 1,000 new homes on an undeveloped […]

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State finalizes redo of wildfire hazard maps, prepares new rules for high-risk property owners

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State finalizes redo of wildfire hazard maps, prepares new rules for high-risk property owners

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 8, 2025 Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps showing wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 106,000 properties are in high-risk spots that could be subject […]

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Oregon state auditors flag ‘minor’ spending issues by Gov. Kotek’s office

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon state auditors flag ‘minor’ spending issues by Gov. Kotek’s office

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 8, 2025 State auditors have flagged several “minor” and “unintentional” apparent violations of state ethics laws after reviewing spending from Gov. Tina Kotek’s office.  The potential issues, first reported […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state, now the second largest state, was once an independent republic?

Texas is the US state that was once an independent republic (the Republic of Texas, 1836–1846) and is currently the second-largest state by area. After gaining independence from Mexico, Texas existed as a sovereign nation before being annexed as the 28th state on December 29, 1845.

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What was Fox's first series to win a TV season's Nielsen ratings?

American Idol was Fox's first series to win a season.

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Which is the only French-speaking republic in the Americas?

Haiti is the only independent republic in the Americas where French is an official language, having declared independence in 1804. While French is a co-official language of Haiti, it is largely used in administration and education, with Haitian Creole spoken by the entire population. Other French-speaking areas in the Americas are overseas territories of France. 

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Who won the first American college football game played in 1869?

Rutgers University won the first American intercollegiate football game on November 6, 1869, defeating the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) with a score of 6–4. Played in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the game utilized rules closer to soccer/rugby than modern football.

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Which planet is referred to as the "jewel of the solar system"?

Saturn is frequently called the "jewel of the solar system" due to its stunning, bright ring system, which sets it apart as a uniquely beautiful planet. As the sixth planet from the sun, it is a gas giant known for these prominent, icy rings, which are visible even through small telescopes.

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