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Oregon minimum wage workers will get 50-cent bump in July

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon minimum wage workers will get 50-cent bump in July

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2026 Oregon workers making minimum wage will get an additional 50 cents per hour beginning in July, the state’s Bureau of Labor and Industries announced Thursday. The state […]

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A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 23, 2026 Oregonians will soon be able to sue private companies that sell or otherwise improperly use data captured by license plate-reading cameras under a new state law.  Senate […]

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Fatal Crash – Interstate 84 – Umatilla County

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fatal Crash – Interstate 84 – Umatilla County

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (23 April 2026) – On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 207 in Umatilla County. The preliminary investigation indicated […]

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Volcano Preparedness Workshops Strengthen Oregon’s Readiness for Future Hazards

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Volcano Preparedness Workshops Strengthen Oregon’s Readiness for Future Hazards

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO), is hosting a series of volcano preparedness and public education […]

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Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries

April 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 22, 2026 Six new Oregon housing laws aim to make it easier for cities and developers to build housing and prioritize affordable housing for families and older Oregonians. Gov. […]

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Saturday July 4th

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia this July 4th!

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What King was the Colonists trying to flee from in England?

During the American Revolution, the colonists fought to separate from King George III. He ruled over Great Britain during the era of the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, and the Declaration of Independence, ultimately losing the American colonies after the Revolutionary War.

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. He was chosen by the Continental Congress and drafted the document, though it was edited and refined by the "Committee of Five"—which included John Adams and Benjamin Franklin—before its adoption on July 4, 1776.

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How many Colonies originally signed the Declaration of Independence?

Representatives from all 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence. A total of 56 delegates eventually signed the historic document. 
Although New York's delegation initially abstained from voting on July 4, 1776, they later gave their authorization and signed the document.

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What city was the first Capital of the United States?

The first capital of the United States was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the Second Continental Congress met to adopt the Declaration of Independence in 1776. While the Continental Congress relocated several times during the Revolutionary War, Philadelphia officially served as the first capital under the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution. 
Because Congress was forced to move multiple times due to advancing British troops and soldier mutinies, several cities temporarily acted as the capital. The early capitals include: 
    • York, Pennsylvania (1777–1778): The Continental Congress fled here and adopted the Articles of Confederation, which officially named the country the "United States of America". 
  • New York City, New York (1785–1790): The first official capital under the newly ratified U.S. Constitution. George Washington was inaugurated here at Federal Hall in 1789.

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Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

The Declaration of Independence was signed at the Pennsylvania State House—now known as Independence Hall—in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
While the Continental Congress adopted the document on July 4, 1776, the official signing primarily took place on August 2, 1776.

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