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City of The Dalles First Street Streetscapes project

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on City of The Dalles First Street Streetscapes project

TRAFFIC IMPACTS: ROAD CLOSURE 2/16/26 -6/11/27 Ajax Northwest will be constructing the First Street Streetscapes project along First Street from Union Street to Laughlin Street. First Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, […]

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City of The Dalles Westside Interceptor PH 2 Stage 1.2 TCP project

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on City of The Dalles Westside Interceptor PH 2 Stage 1.2 TCP project

Starting February 16, 2026, W 1st St will be closed from the Webber intersection to the Oregon Cherry Growers main entrance to facilitate the upsizing of the concrete sanitary sewer main. This closure will be […]

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2/10 Klickitat Country Commissioners meeting

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2/10 Klickitat Country Commissioners meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Every once in a while, you come across surprising piece of new information that can change your perspective. Klickitat County Administrator Robb Van Cleave shared one of […]

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Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 18

February 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 18

The state lawmakers serving Skamania County, Goldendale, White Salmon, Bingen, and other parts of Klickitat County, Camas, Washougal, part of Vancouver, and parts of rural Clark County will hold a virtual town hall meeting from […]

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Senator Merkley’s town hall in The Dalles on Friday, February 6

February 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senator Merkley’s town hall in The Dalles on Friday, February 6

Story and Photo by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media We have an audio recording as well as the transcript, but we have to break it up in chunks because the whole hour runs 85 […]

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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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