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Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves

by Albert James, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2025 A Washington state Senate committee advanced a proposal Friday morning to update the rules around wood stoves. Democratic supporters of the bill argue it will promote better […]

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Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 18, 2025 Former Oregon House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich will run for the state Senate in 2026, one of several expected campaign announcements as the state constitution bars Republican […]

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Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table

by Barbara Klein, Kay Kerriden and Beth Upshaw, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 18, 2025 Some residents in eastern Oregon would like to merge with our neighbor to the east, creating a Greater Idaho. Supporters include some […]

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An avalanche in Oregon may have buried people near a snowmobile trail, authorities say

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on An avalanche in Oregon may have buried people near a snowmobile trail, authorities say

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Search and rescue crews were responding Tuesday to a report that an avalanche might have buried at least one person near a snowmobile trail in Oregon’s Central Cascade Mountains. The Deschutes […]

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Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Make No Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Make No Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid

Wyden, Merkley: “Hands off Medicare and Medicaid.” Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have sent a letter with their Senate colleagues urging Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and […]

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Monday 8/31

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Why did people go to Sutter's Mill, California, from 1848 to the mid 1850's?

People went to Sutter's Mill, California, from 1848 through the mid-1850s to search for gold and find sudden wealth during the California Gold Rush. 
The Discovery of Gold
  • James W. Marshall found flakes of gold in the American River at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848.
  • Marshall was a carpenter building a water-powered sawmill for the Swiss pioneer John Sutter.
  • News of the discovery leaked out, spreading across the United States and the rest of the world.

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Which former U.S. president turned 100 years old on October 1, 2024?

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old on October 1, 2024. 
Key Milestones
  • First Centenarian President: He became the first U.S. president in history to reach the age of 100.
  • Term in Office: He served as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to 1981.
  • Longest-Living: He holds the record as the longest-lived president in American history.

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Which US state gets its name from a made-up word?

Idaho has a completely made-up name. In 1860, a mining lobbyist named George M. Willing invented the word and lied to Congress, claiming it was a Native American Shoshone term meaning "gem of the mountains". 
How the Made-Up Name Stuck
  • The Deception: Congress initially used the name for a proposed territory before finding out it was a fake word. Lawmakers swapped the name to Colorado instead.
  • The Escape: Before the fraud was fully realized, the name had already been given to a local steamship, a town, and a county.
  • The Adoption: Because the word was already printed on maps and widely spoken, Congress used the name anyway when officially creating the Idaho Territory in 1863, which later became the 43rd state.

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What type of a drum has vibrating wires across its bottom?

A snare drum is a drum that has vibrating wires across its bottom. 
Key Features of a Snare Drum
  • Snare Wires: Thin metal wires, cables, or strings stretched tightly across the bottom head.
  • Bottom Head (Resonant Head): A very thin plastic or skin membrane that vibrates against the wires.
  • Top Head (Batter Head): The surface you strike with sticks or brushes.
  • Characteristic Sound: Produces a sharp, buzzing, or cracking sound when hit due to the wires rattling against the bottom head.

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For what movie did Dan Aykroyd receive an Oscar nomination?

Dan Aykroyd received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy.

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