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FERC approves Goldendale Pumped Energy Storage Project

January 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FERC approves Goldendale Pumped Energy Storage Project

The long-awaited Goldendale pumped storage project got a big boost Thursday, January 22, as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, known as FERC, approved a 40-year license for the facility. This is a landmark moment for […]

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Sewer Main Upgrade Federal St. Between E 1st St. and E 2nd St.

January 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sewer Main Upgrade Federal St. Between E 1st St. and E 2nd St.

The Dalles, Oregon – On Monday January 26, 2026, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on Federal St. between E 1st St. and E 2nd St. to replace and upgrade a […]

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Mid Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force makes drug bust

January 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mid Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force makes drug bust

From the City of The Dalles Police Department Facebook page The Mid Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force remains active in our communities. Last week MINT served a search warrant in Hood River and recovered this […]

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1/20 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

January 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 1/20 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media With the short legislative session in full swing in Olympia, meetings of the Klickitat County Commission have been enlivened by the reports of lobbyist Zak Kennedy. Among […]

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The Dalles Public Works Sewer Service Renewal on East 10th street

January 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Dalles Public Works Sewer Service Renewal on East 10th street

From the City of The Dalles Facebook page The Dalles, Oregon – On Thursday January 22, 2026, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin work on a sewer service renewal project located at […]

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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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