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After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package

September 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 1, 2025 A bill to fund road maintenance and stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation narrowly cleared the Oregon House on Monday, more than […]

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House fumbles first day of special session for transportation funding, labor unions irate

August 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on House fumbles first day of special session for transportation funding, labor unions irate

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 29, 2025 UPDATED at 11:00 a.m. Aug. 31, 2025 with updated scheduling information. It was a rough start to the Labor Day weekend for members of SEIU Local 503 […]

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300

August 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 29, 2025 More than 320 species of plants and animals living in Oregon are in need of greater protection, according to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, up […]

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DEQ issues six penalties in July for environmental violations

August 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on DEQ issues six penalties in July for environmental violations

Statewide, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued six penalties totaling $63,634 in July for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $2,600 to […]

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BLM reminds the public to prevent wildfire over Labor Day weekend

August 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on BLM reminds the public to prevent wildfire over Labor Day weekend

PORTLAND, Ore. — As fire risk remains high and the holiday weekend approaches, the public is urged to prevent human-caused wildfires. Recent high temperatures and continued dry conditions increase the potential for fire starts and rapid […]

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How many Oscars did the 2001 movie "A Beautiful Mind" win?

A Beautiful Mind (2001) won four Academy Awards, including the top prizes for Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Akiva Goldsman) at the 2002 Oscars ceremony. 

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Hells Canyon is located in which two US states?

Hells Canyon is located on the border of two U.S. states, Oregon and Idaho, with the Snake River forming the canyon and the boundary between them. It is the deepest river gorge in North America, offering dramatic scenery and recreation on both the Idaho and Oregon sides. 

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Where was Christmas first celebrated?

Christmas wasn't "first" celebrated in one single spot, but its Christian observance on December 25 began in Ancient Rome in 336 CE, likely to overlay pagan winter solstice festivals like Saturnalia and Sol Invictus, becoming a widespread Roman holiday under Emperor Constantine before spreading globally. While some argue for earlier roots in North Africa (early 200s) or even the East (Jan 6th), Rome in 336 CE is the earliest documented instance of the December 25th date for Jesus's birth. 

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What motoring show premiered on Amazon Video on November 18, 2016?

The motoring show that premiered on Amazon Video on November 18, 2016, was The Grand Tour, starring former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. The series launched with its first episode on Amazon Prime, marking the trio's return to television after their departure from BBC's Top Gear. 

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Which literary animal lost his jacket and shoes while raiding Mr. McGregor's garden?

In Beatrix Potter's famous children's story, Peter Rabbit squeezed under the garden gate and, after eating various vegetables, was spotted by Mr. McGregor. In his hurried escape, he lost his blue jacket and shoes

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