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Burn ban lifted in Sherman County

October 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Burn ban lifted in Sherman County

As of today October 13, 2025 the burn ban has been LIFTED for Sherman County. Please remember to use safety precautions when burning. Burn permits are still required and can be picked up at your […]

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I-84 reduced to one lane in both directions at McCord Creek beginning Thursday

October 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on I-84 reduced to one lane in both directions at McCord Creek beginning Thursday

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE – Travelers should prepare for delays at McCord Creek as Interstate 84 reduces to one lane in both directions starting Thursday, Oct. 16, through late 2025. The McCord Creek Bridge is located near […]

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E 13th Street Pavement Preservation Project – Monday October 13 through Wednesday October 22

October 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on E 13th Street Pavement Preservation Project – Monday October 13 through Wednesday October 22

The Dalles, Oregon – The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday October 13, 2025 through Wednesday October 22, 2025 at the following location: E 13th […]

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Northern Wasco County PUD Named Among Oregon’s Top 100 Nonprofit Employers for Second Year

October 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Northern Wasco County PUD Named Among Oregon’s Top 100 Nonprofit Employers for Second Year

The Dalles, OR – October 9, 2025 – Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) has earned a place on Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon” for 2025, marking the […]

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Klickitat County Ban on Outdoor Burning Remains in Effect

October 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Klickitat County Ban on Outdoor Burning Remains in Effect

Although the weather is changing, the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) would like to remind County Residents that Burn Bans for Zones One, Two, and Three that took effect Monday, June 2nd, 2025 […]

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Saturday 4/11

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Before it was called the Big Mac, McDonald's signature sandwich went by what name?

Before settling on "Big Mac" in 1968, McDonald's signature double-decker sandwich was initially tested under two different names: the Aristocrat and the Blue Ribbon Burger. Created by franchisee Jim Delligatti in 1967, the "Aristocrat" was considered too hard to pronounce, leading to the adoption of the name suggested by company advertising secretary Esther Glickstein Rose

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What is the only highway in the U.S. with metric road signs?

Interstate 19, Arizona -- It is a 102 km (63-mile) stretch of highway in from Tucson, to Nogales near the Mexican border.

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Who was the first US president to have a woman serving in his cabinet?

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first US president to have a woman serving in his cabinet. He appointed Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor in 1933. She served from 1933 to 1945, making her the longest-serving labor secretary in U.S. history and a key figure in creating the New Deal.

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Who said, "I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter."?

Sir Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, famously made this statement regarding his approach to death. It is widely cited as an example of his wit and confidence, often quoted in relation to his long life and career before his death in 1965.

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What do you call a group of toads?

A group of toads is most commonly called a knot, a term that refers to their tendency to gather together in large, tangled numbers. Other, less common terms for a group of toads include a lump, a nest, a knab, or a knob.

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Sunday 4/12

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In which sport is the America's Cup awarded?

The America's Cup is awarded in the sport of sailing. It is a prestigious international match racing competition between sailing yachts, recognized as the oldest active trophy in international sport, first held in 1851. The competition tests sailing skill, technology, and design.

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Who was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine?

Peter Sellers was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine, featured in April 1964 dressed as a desert sheik. While other men appeared on covers alongside female models later, it was not until Hugh Hefner appeared solo in 2017 that a man was honored as a solo cover star.

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Which country has the most pyramids in the world?

Sudan has the most pyramids in the world, not Egypt. While Egypt is more famous for its structures, Sudan is home to roughly 200 to 255 known Nubian pyramids, which is nearly twice the number of pyramids found in Egypt (roughly 118–138). 

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Which Disney villain turns into a giant snake in the final battle with the hero?

The Disney villain who transforms into a giant, monstrous cobra during the final battle with the hero is Jafar from the 1992 animated film Aladdin. In the climax, Jafar uses his sorcerer powers to become a giant snake to constrict Aladdin before eventually wishing himself into an all-powerful genie. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

The famous phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered"—or in Latin, Veni, vidi, vici—is attributed to the Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar. He used the phrase around 47 BCE to describe his swift and decisive victory against King Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela, likely in a letter to the Roman Senate.

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