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Federal water managers take precautions by adjusting water levels behind John Day dam as precipitation mounts

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal water managers take precautions by adjusting water levels behind John Day dam as precipitation mounts

PORTLAND, Ore. – Federal water managers at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will adjust water levels behind John Day Dam (Lake Umatilla), in north-central Oregon, this week to prepare for another round of […]

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Severe wind damages, closes Water’s Edge Building

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Severe wind damages, closes Water’s Edge Building

Dec. 17, 2025 (The Dalles, Oregon) — Severe wind has damaged the Water’s Edge building located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has closed all its clinics located at Water’s Edge, […]

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The Columbia River Gorge Commission not able to pass revisions to the Gorge Management Plan

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Columbia River Gorge Commission not able to pass revisions to the Gorge Management Plan

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media The Gorge Commission was not able to pass revisions to the Gorge Management Plan yesterday that would make it far easier for victims of the Rowena and Burdoin fires […]

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12/16 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 12/16 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Klickitat County Commissioners met yesterday. During the morning workshop session, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter gave updates on a couple of issues. He said he has been getting […]

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12/15 Goldendale City Council meeting

December 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 12/15 Goldendale City Council meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Goldendale city council held its final meeting of 2025 last night. It was the last meeting as councilors for Ellie Casey and Miland Walling, who did not run […]

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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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