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I-84 will be reduced to one lane in both directions at McCord Creek starting March 1

February 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on I-84 will be reduced to one lane in both directions at McCord Creek starting March 1

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE – Travelers should prepare for delays on Interstate 84 at McCord Creek Bridge as the interstate reduces to one lane in both directions starting March 1. Both directions of traffic will share the […]

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Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Columbia-Snake River System, a critical trade corridor supporting $24 billion in commerce annually, will pause operations for two weeks beginning March 1, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, […]

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Northwest Cherry Festival Unveils Reimagined 2026 Format Amid Downtown Construction

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Northwest Cherry Festival Unveils Reimagined 2026 Format Amid Downtown Construction
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City of The Dalles: Early Spring Pruning For Safe Streets

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on City of The Dalles: Early Spring Pruning For Safe Streets

The Dalles, Oregon – This year the City is asking citizens to make a special effort to prevent unsightly damage to street trees that have low hanging branches. Trimming branches before collision breaks branches is […]

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Hood River Police Report Police Officer Scam

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hood River Police Report Police Officer Scam

From the Hood River Police Department Facebook page Friends, we have received two separate incidents in the last two days involving scammers threatening residents with warrant arrests due to missing court. Please be advised that […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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