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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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Federal judge ends 13-year oversight of Seattle Police Department after use-of-force reforms

September 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal judge ends 13-year oversight of Seattle Police Department after use-of-force reforms

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge returned full control of policing practices to the Seattle Police Department on Wednesday, after overseeing 13 years of reforms prompted by a U.S. Justice Department investigation that found the […]

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A new agreement could get Washington state workers the wage hikes they lost

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A new agreement could get Washington state workers the wage hikes they lost

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardSeptember 2, 2025 Thousands of state government and community college employees in Washington are considering a new pact that would secure raises they lost out on in July when state […]

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Monday 4/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," a nickname highlighting its immense water resources, though the state actually contains 11,842 lakes of 10 acres or more. Formed by retreating glaciers, these lakes are a major feature of the state's geography, tourism, and culture, primarily used for recreation like fishing, boating, and ice fishing.

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Transom, poop and keel are all parts of a what?

Transom, poop, and keel are all parts of a boat or ship. 

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  • Transom: The flat, vertical surface at the stern (rear) where an outboard motor is often attached.
  • Poop: The stern, or highest rear deck of a ship.
  • Keel: The structural backbone running along the bottom of the hull for stability.

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In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off", what was Ferris’ girlfriend’s first name?

In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off", what was Ferris’ girlfriend’s first name?

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Who said "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap"?

Dolly Parton is the country singer and songwriter who famously said, "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!". She often used this line to describe her meticulously crafted, over-the-top image, noting that her style was inspired by the "town tramp".

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What comet can be seen from Earth about every 75 years?

Halley's Comet (officially designated 1P/Halley) is the famous comet that can be seen from Earth with the naked eye approximately every 75–76 years. It last passed through the inner solar system in 1986 and is projected to return in 2061. It is the only short-period comet visible to the naked eye that can appear twice in a human lifetime.

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