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Disaster prep advocates face pushback over raising seismic standard for new school construction

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Disaster prep advocates face pushback over raising seismic standard for new school construction

by Tom Banse, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 24, 2025 Most of us would rather not think about what our lives will be like in the aftermath of the Big One – a magnitude 9.0 rupture of […]

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Salem Man Arrested for Manslaughter Following Deadly Crash Outside of Stayton

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Salem Man Arrested for Manslaughter Following Deadly Crash Outside of Stayton

Last night, around 9:50 p.m., first responders were called to the 17000 block of Fern Ridge Rd, just outside of Stayton. Upon arrival, they found a single-vehicle crash with extensive damage. Tragically, one passenger, a […]

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Boaters – Area Waterways Don’t Know its Spring, Caution Advised

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boaters – Area Waterways Don’t Know its Spring, Caution Advised

If you plan on heading to local waterways this spring break, be prepared for lots of floating debris, very swift currents due to high water, and very cold water temperatures. The Marine Board urges boaters […]

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Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services

by Melanie Henshaw, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 22, 2025 A cascade of actions from the Trump administration represents a “grave threat” to health care, social, educational and other critical services in Indian Country, including for Native […]

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Oregon farmers, others tell U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas about impact of federal cuts

March 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon farmers, others tell U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas about impact of federal cuts

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 21, 2025 In and around Oregon’s capital city, federal funding cuts, freezes and clawed-back grants since President Donald Trump came back into office are leading to less food for […]

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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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