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ODHS issued $2.35 million in grants to improve emergency services for long-term care residents

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ODHS issued $2.35 million in grants to improve emergency services for long-term care residents

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) issued four grants totaling $2.35 million to fund local pilot projects that provide innovative strategies to address the emergency medical services needs of older adults who live in […]

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Judge orders fired federal probationary workers reinstated in Oregon, 18 other states

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge orders fired federal probationary workers reinstated in Oregon, 18 other states

by Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 2, 2025 WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Maryland late Tuesday ordered federal agencies across 19 states and the District of Columbia to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who […]

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State updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 2, 2025 Oregon’s list of regulated hazardous substances is getting its first update in nearly two decades with the addition of six “forever chemicals” known to harm human health. […]

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Oregon State Agencies Mobilize in Coordinated Response to Harney County Flood Emergency

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon State Agencies Mobilize in Coordinated Response to Harney County Flood Emergency

SALEM, Ore. — April 2, 2025 — In response to the ongoing flooding in Harney County, Governor Kotek has declared a State of Emergency and directed the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to activate the State’s Comprehensive Emergency Management […]

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Curry County, OR: Port Orford City Jail Nominated for National Historic Register

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Curry County, OR: Port Orford City Jail Nominated for National Historic Register

National Register of Historic Places: New Nominations and Documentation Updates Across the U.S. To view the original document on the Federal Register, click here.

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Wednesday 4/22

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Sooner State"?

Oklahoma is called the "Sooner State" because of settlers who illegally snuck across the border into Oklahoma Territory before the official start of the Land Run of April 22, 1889, in order to claim the best land. While initially referring to rule-breakers, the term evolved to symbolize a competitive, pioneering spirit and was adopted by the University of Oklahoma in 1908. 

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Gone with the Wind, published in June 1936, is the only novel Margaret Mitchell released during her lifetime. The Civil War-era epic became a massive success, earning her the 1936 National Book Award and the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Other writings, including Lost Laysen, were published posthumously.

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Who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movies?

Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. She starred as the iconic character in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983). 

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What was the first song the Beatles ever performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut?

The first song the Beatles performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut on February 9, 1964, was "All My Loving". It was part of their initial three-song set, which also included "Till There Was You" and "She Loves You".

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What is a group of hyenas called?

A group of hyenas is most commonly called a clan. They are highly social, matriarchal groups that can include up to 80 or more individuals. An alternative, less common term for a group of hyenas is a cackle, which refers to the vocalizations they make.

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