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Ex-head of WA youth prisons alleges whistleblower retaliation in $4.75M claim

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-head of WA youth prisons alleges whistleblower retaliation in $4.75M claim

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardSeptember 4, 2025 The former head of Washington’s beleaguered juvenile detention system alleges she was fired in retaliation for repeatedly warning of the dangers of overcrowding in the state’s youth […]

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Employment Security celebrates two decades of National Workforce Development month

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Employment Security celebrates two decades of National Workforce Development month

OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department is proud to pay tribute to a month-long celebration of the significant effect workforce development programs have in Washington. September marks the 20th anniversary of National Workforce Development Month. Workforce […]

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Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flight’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flight’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit has reached plea agreements with state and federal prosecutors, […]

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Reclamation announces Yakima basin September water supply forecast

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Reclamation announces Yakima basin September water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s September 2025 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the […]

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WA plan to conserve 77,000 acres of older forests draws fire

September 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA plan to conserve 77,000 acres of older forests draws fire

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardSeptember 3, 2025 Washington loggers, school leaders and conservation activists on Wednesday decried the state lands commissioner’s proposal to set aside 77,000 acres of older forests while opening 29,000 acres […]

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Tuesday 3/17

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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The average person has over 1,460 of what each year?

According to various surveys and studies, the average person has 1,460 dreams per year, based on experiencing approximately 4 dreams per night, according to Winston Medical Center. Other sources suggest the figure refers to 1,460 hours of feeling tired annually (four hours a day), as reported in iHeart

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Irish coffee is made with what type of alcohol?

Traditional Irish coffee is made with Irish whiskey. This specific spirit is chosen for its smoother flavor profile, which complements the bitterness of the coffee and the sweetness of the sugar.

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When subjects of "Who's Who" pass away, what companion volume do they move to?

When subjects listed in Who's Who pass away, their biographical entries are moved to a companion volume titled Who Was Who.

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When was the computer mouse invented?

The computer mouse was first developed as a prototype in 1964 by Douglas Engelbart and lead engineer Bill English at SRI International (then Stanford Research Institute). While Engelbart conceived the initial idea as early as 1961, the physical invention—a simple wooden block with two perpendicular metal wheels and a single button—was built in 1964.

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Who had hits with the songs "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time" in the 1980s?

Peter Gabriel had major 1980s hits with "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time". Both songs were featured on his highly successful 1986 album, So, which marked his transition to mainstream success. "Sledgehammer" hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 1986, while "Big Time" was a top 10 hit.

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