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Oregonians ask Legislature to let voters decide on constitutional right to healthy climate

March 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregonians ask Legislature to let voters decide on constitutional right to healthy climate

by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State StandardMarch 31, 2025 By the time Joanna Rogers got to give testimony at the Capitol on a bill that could one day help enshrine the right to a healthy and […]

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Thousands of Oregonians slam Republican senator’s attempt to end mail ballots

March 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thousands of Oregonians slam Republican senator’s attempt to end mail ballots

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 31, 2025 Thousands of Oregonians submitted letters opposing a Republican senator’s long-shot attempt to ask voters whether to repeal the state’s decades-old mail voting law, swamping the Legislature’s website […]

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PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, western states, limiting utility wildfire liability, damages

March 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, western states, limiting utility wildfire liability, damages

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 31, 2025 The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of protection from […]

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Governor Kotek Declares Emergency Due to Severe Flooding in Southeastern Oregon 

March 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Governor Kotek Declares Emergency Due to Severe Flooding in Southeastern Oregon 

Salem, OR – On March 29, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeastern Oregon, including Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation.  Rapid snowmelt combined with continued precipitation has overwhelmed […]

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Gov. Kotek proclaims April to be Oregon Arbor Month

March 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek proclaims April to be Oregon Arbor Month

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April 2025 to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The […]

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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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