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Overhaul of Oregon school funding formula, goals of public education has lawmakers at odds

January 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Overhaul of Oregon school funding formula, goals of public education has lawmakers at odds

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 16, 2026 There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines funding levels for schools, but lawmakers are torn over the timing and larger […]

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Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts

January 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 16, 2026 Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s proposal to require insurers […]

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Kotek’s call to repeal her own transportation law faces legal concerns

January 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kotek’s call to repeal her own transportation law faces legal concerns

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 15, 2026 Repealing the 2025 transportation law she championed in the upcoming short session could raise legal questions for Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.  On Jan. 7, Kotek called on […]

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Pacific Power must show progress towards Oregon emission reduction targets, judge finds

January 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pacific Power must show progress towards Oregon emission reduction targets, judge finds

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 15, 2026 Oregon’s largest electric utilities will need to show continual progress towards the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets or face enforcement from the Oregon Public Utility Commission, […]

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Oregon lawmaker reintroduces child abuse, foster rights legislation Gov. Kotek vetoed

January 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmaker reintroduces child abuse, foster rights legislation Gov. Kotek vetoed

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 15, 2026 An Oregon state lawmaker is again trying to expand the list of rights given to the state’s foster youth and rework the child abuse investigation process, despite […]

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Saturday 2/21

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What Creedence Clearwater Revival song became a signature song for Ike & Tina Turner?

Ike & Tina Turner's signature cover of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song is "Proud Mary". Released in 1971, their rearranged version transformed the rock tune into a, soulful, hard-rocking anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.

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On which Hawaiian island is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oʻahu. As the state capital and largest city in Hawaii, it is situated on the southeastern coast of this island, which is often referred to as "The Gathering Place".

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What year was the social giant Facebook founded?

Facebook was founded on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg along with his Harvard College roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally named "TheFacebook," it was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding to other colleges and eventually the general public. 

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

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Veni, vidi, vici) was famously said by Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar around 47 B.C.. According to historical accounts, he used this phrase in a report to the Roman Senate to describe his swift, decisive victory against Pharnaces II at the Battle of Zela.

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What type of birds are the stars of the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet"?

Happy Feet Birds
  • Emperor Penguins - The main characters, including Mumble, are this specific, large penguin species known for their vocalizations.
  • Adélie Penguins - The "Amigos" group (Ramon, Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, Rinaldo) are this smaller, feisty species [1].
  • Rockhopper Penguins - Lovelace, the "guru" penguin, is a Rockhopper with distinctive yellow crest feathers [1].
  • Elephant Seals - While not birds, these large marine mammals feature prominently in the film's scenes.
  • Skuas - Predatory birds that serve as antagonists, chasing Mumble in the film [1]. 

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