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12/09 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 12/09 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Klickitat County commissioners had a busy day yesterday, though two of the biggest items on the agenda passed quickly. Those were the six-year transportation improvements plan and the […]

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KCSO & S-and-S Auto Value block scammers from receiving a payday

December 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on KCSO & S-and-S Auto Value block scammers from receiving a payday

On December 2nd, 2025 Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tim Neher received a call that an 84-year-old was a victim of a computer virus scam. Scammers coerced the victim into sending them $11,000.00 in cash […]

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Ice, Dog Ordinances, Portland Waste and more talked about at last nights The Dalles City Council meeting

December 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ice, Dog Ordinances, Portland Waste and more talked about at last nights The Dalles City Council meeting

Story and Photo by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media The Fire Marshal’s sign by the door of The Dalles City Council chambers reads  “The maximum capacity approved for this area is 98 persons.”  Last […]

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Wasco County Planning Division Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancies

December 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wasco County Planning Division Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancies

The Wasco County Planning Division is seeking qualified applicants to fill three (3) upcomingvacancies (primary and alternates) on the Wasco County Planning Commission. These arevolunteer positions that play a vital role in shaping the future […]

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Update: Stormwater Sewer Upgrade on E 10th St. and Quinton St. in The Dalles

December 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Update: Stormwater Sewer Upgrade on E 10th St. and Quinton St. in The Dalles

The Dalles, Oregon – Due to challenging site conditions, work on E 10th St. between Quinton St. and Roberts St. to replace and upgrade a stormwater sewer main has been rescheduled to the week of […]

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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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