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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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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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