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Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state buildings earthquake-proofed to prepare for ‘Big One’

September 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state buildings earthquake-proofed to prepare for ‘Big One’

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 8, 2025 Most new state-owned buildings will need to be earthquake-proof, and by 2060, all buildings owned or leased by the state for executive branch agencies will need to […]

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Oregon housing agency to build nearly 1,200 new housing units in seven Oregon cities

September 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon housing agency to build nearly 1,200 new housing units in seven Oregon cities

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 9, 2025 Oregon Housing and Community Services will use $291 million to build nearly 1,200 affordable homes across the state.  The state agency is partnering with local housing entities and […]

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Governor Tina Kotek Proclaims Oregon Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Week

September 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Governor Tina Kotek Proclaims Oregon Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Week

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed September 7–13, 2025, as Oregon Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. This observance is a reminder of the invisible wounds many veterans carry, the importance of seeking and offering support, and our […]

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Be alert for landslides and debris flows across portions of central and eastern Oregon

September 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Be alert for landslides and debris flows across portions of central and eastern Oregon

Portland, OR — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of central and eastern Oregon beginning at 1:50 p.m. PDT today through 11:00 p.m. PDT September 11. Heavy rainfall may result in landslides […]

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Workers’ compensation pure premium rate to drop for 13th-straight year

September 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Workers’ compensation pure premium rate to drop for 13th-straight year

Salem – On average, Oregon employers will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage in 2026, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. The decline in costs marks 13 years of average decreases […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which U.S. sandwich shop originally went by the name "Pete's Super Submarines"?

Subway originally went by the name "Pete's Super Submarines" when it was founded in August 1965 by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The name was changed to "Subway" in 1968 after radio advertisements for the original name were frequently misunderstood as "Pizza Marines".

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In what year did both the Titanic sink and Fenway Park in Boston opened?

Both the sinking of the Titanic and the opening of Fenway Park occurred in 1912. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, while Fenway Park held its inaugural game just five days later on April 20, 1912.

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According to business studies, what is the most productive day of the work week?

According to multiple business studies and surveys, Tuesday is consistently ranked as the most productive day of the work week. While Monday is often used for catching up, planning, and meetings, employees typically hit their stride on Tuesday, focusing on individual tasks. Productivity generally peaks in the morning.

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In 1799, a deadly outbreak of what disease caused the US government to temporarily relocate to Trenton?

In August 1799, a deadly outbreak of yellow fever in Philadelphia, then the capital of the United States, forced the federal government to temporarily relocate to Trenton, New Jersey. The panic caused by the disease led to the evacuation of government offices, with operations returning to Philadelphia in November of that year.

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What is inflammation of the gums called?

Inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis. It is a common, mild form of gum disease characterized by red, swollen, and tender gums that often bleed during brushing or flossing. 

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