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Rowena Fire Community Information Session on 9/03

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rowena Fire Community Information Session on 9/03

On Wednesday, 9/03, Wasco County will be hosting a community information session on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Program for those impacted by the Rowena Fire. SBA will present on the disaster declaration for […]

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The City of The Dalles launched a new webpage about upcoming projects in the downtown area

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The City of The Dalles launched a new webpage about upcoming projects in the downtown area

The City of The Dalles has launched a new webpage to keep the community informed about upcoming projects in the downtown area! The page currently highlights: The Federal Street Plaza The First Street Project An […]

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U.S. 197 repair work will cause minor delays Tuesday

August 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on U.S. 197 repair work will cause minor delays Tuesday

Travelers should expect flagging and delays up to 20 minutes on U.S. 197 near Five Mile Road just south of The Dalles on Tuesday, Sept. 2 2025 while crews excavate and repair a sinkhole. Work is […]

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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum Re-Opens Friday 8/29

August 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum Re-Opens Friday 8/29

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media It’s been a rough summer for the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum. Though the building itself was spared in the Rowena fire, the doors […]

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TDHS to Kick Off Football Season with Community Support Effort for Rowena Fire Victims

August 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TDHS to Kick Off Football Season with Community Support Effort for Rowena Fire Victims

The Dalles, OR – This Friday, August 29th, The Dalles High School (TDHS) will host its first home football game of the season, bringing together students, families, and community members for an evening of school spirit and support. […]

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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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