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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

June 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 30, 2025 Oregonians earning the minimum wage will soon receive 35 cents more per hour, the smallest annual increase in the past ten years. The changes that go into […]

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Grand Jury clears Portland Police Officer in shooting from October 4, 2024

June 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Grand Jury clears Portland Police Officer in shooting from October 4, 2024

Portland, OR- Friday June 27, 2025, a Multnomah County Grand Jury issued a Not True Bill Indorsement in the officer involved shooting death of Nicholas G. Thorn, 28, of Portland.  The incident happened October 4, 2024 and involved […]

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Gov. Kotek blames transportation package failure on Republicans ‘who just wanted to go home’

June 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek blames transportation package failure on Republicans ‘who just wanted to go home’

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 28, 2025 Gov. Tina Kotek blamed Republicans for the state Legislature’s failure to pass a bill this session that would have provided enough funding for the Oregon Department of […]

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Oregon Legislature wraps for 2025 after eleventh-hour strife, historic funding shortfall

June 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Legislature wraps for 2025 after eleventh-hour strife, historic funding shortfall

by Shaanth Nanguneri and Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 28, 2025 Oregon lawmakers closed the 2025 legislative period with an ill-fated race to finish a gutted major transportation package, bringing an unsatisfactory end to a […]

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Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails

June 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails

by Alex Baumhardt, Julia Shumway and Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 27, 2025 Oregon Democrats’ last-ditch effort to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation by passing a 3-cent gas tax […]

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Thursday 6/25

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In motor racing, what does a yellow flag mean?

A yellow flag in racing universally signals a hazard or danger on the track, such as a crash, spun-out car, or debris. It commands drivers to immediately slow down, maintain position, and strictly refrain from overtaking other cars until the track is deemed clear and a green flag is displayed.

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What is the sixth sign of the Zodiac?

The sixth sign of the zodiac is Virgo, spanning from August 23 to September 22. Represented by the Maiden, this Earth sign is celebrated for being analytical, practical, and highly detail-oriented.

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Who was the only president of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, serving from February 1861 until the Confederacy's collapse in May 1865.
A former U.S. Senator and Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, Davis was chosen to lead the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

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How old is Annie, according to the musical's script?

According to the musical's script, Annie is 11 years old. 
Her age is specifically mentioned early in the show—during a 3 a.m. scene in the orphanage when she comforts the younger orphans and reads the note her parents left behind

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What U.S. state is proud to call itself "the Beaver State"?

Oregon is proudly known as "the Beaver State." 
The nickname honors the industrious animal that played a significant role in the region's early history and the lucrative fur trade. It has been closely tied to the state's identity for over a century, which is also reflected on the reverse side of the Oregon State Flag and by the mascot of Oregon State University.

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