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Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

February 13, 2025 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 9, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, conducts […]

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Water Main break quickly handled in The Dalles

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Water Main break quickly handled in The Dalles

The Dalles, Oregon – On the morning of February 12, 2025, City crews responded to a water main break near E. 9th Street and Dry Hollow Road. A water service notice was issued alerting that […]

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2/10 The Dalles City Council Meeting

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2/10 The Dalles City Council Meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media There were some interesting takeaways from The Dalles City Council meeting last night. One of them is to let you know that if you’re at Kelly Viewpoint, you […]

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The Dalles Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention Feb. 15

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Dalles Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention Feb. 15

Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam, and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Effective dates and sturgeon rules: Reason for action: Enough fish remain […]

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Columbia Gorge Community College’s Regional Skills Center Gets Game-Changing Upgrade

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Columbia Gorge Community College’s Regional Skills Center Gets Game-Changing Upgrade

The Dalles, OR – Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is making waves in the manufacturing world with its Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication program. On a snowy February Friday, the college took delivery of a cutting-edge […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which viral video challenge in 2014 raised millions for ALS research?

The viral video challenge in 2014 that raised over $220 million worldwide for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research was the Ice Bucket Challenge. Participants filmed themselves dumping ice water on their heads, tagged others on social media to do the same, and donated to ALS charities, significantly boosting awareness for the disease.

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What US state has the longest border with Canada?

Alaska has the longest border with Canada, extending 1,538 miles,  This border spans from the Arctic Ocean down to British Columbia, representing the longest continuous international border segment of any single U.S. state.

Top 3 States by Border Length with Canada:

Alaska: 1,538 miles
Michigan: 721 miles
Maine: 611 miles

  • While the "lower 48" states share a combined 3,987-mile border with Canada, the Alaskan border is the longest individual segment, accounting for roughly 28% of the total 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada boundary

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Dover is the capital of which US state?

Dover is the capital of Delaware. It has served as the state capital since 1777 and is also the county seat of Kent County. Founded by William Penn in 1683, it is located on the St. Jones River.

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What is the standard unit of kinetic energy?

The standard unit for kinetic energy in the International System of Units (SI) is the Joule, symbolized by J. A joule is defined as the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter, which corresponds to 1 kg.

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What book by George Orwell had a film adaption that was funded by the CIA?

The 1954 animated film adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm was covertly funded and produced by the CIA. As a Cold War propaganda tool, the agency altered the script to create a stronger anti-communist message, notably changing the ending to heighten opposition to Soviet-style totalitarianism.

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