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Uber, Lyft drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Uber, Lyft drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

by Madyson Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardMay 27, 2025 Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. Driving allows him to work without […]

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Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to assault charge in Washington parking lot shooting

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to assault charge in Washington parking lot shooting

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to an assault charge on Tuesday for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. Kemp, 55, pleaded guilty to […]

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Plan Ahead for Evacuations During the 2025 Wildfire Awareness Month

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plan Ahead for Evacuations During the 2025 Wildfire Awareness Month

As Wildfire Awareness Month comes to a close the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents to take action now to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by being ready to evacuate.   Last […]

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New Report Shows Signs of Progress for Salmon But Far Too Many Still Are on the Brink of Extinction

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Report Shows Signs of Progress for Salmon But Far Too Many Still Are on the Brink of Extinction

OLYMPIA–A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington improved but most still are struggling and face extinction. Of the 14 species of salmon and steelhead […]

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Red pen politics: 7 vetoes Gov. Bob Ferguson made in the Washington state budget

May 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Red pen politics: 7 vetoes Gov. Bob Ferguson made in the Washington state budget

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMay 24, 2025 Before Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the next state budget on Tuesday, he vetoed a few dozen spending provisions scattered throughout its 1,366 […]

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Sunday 2/08

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which U.S. monument has a smaller replica hidden in a nearby manhole?

A 12-foot-tall, 1880s-era replica of the Washington Monument is hidden underground, encased in brick under a manhole cover south of the main monument. Known as "Bench Mark A" or the "Mini Monument," this surveyor's tool was used to calibrate the foundation's elevation and continues to serve as a geodetic control point for NOAA's National Geodetic Survey.

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What color was Oscar the Grouch during the first season of Sesame Street?

Oscar the Grouch was orange during the first season of Sesame Street (1969–1970). Due to the limitations of early color television, this color was chosen for the character’s debut before he was famously changed to green for the second season, with the change being explained by a vacation to "Swamp Mushy Muddy".

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Which country has the longest coastline?

Canada has the longest coastline in the world, measuring approximately 202,080 kilometers (125,567 miles). Its extensive, rugged coast spans three oceans—the Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic—and includes thousands of islands. This length is nearly 2.5 times longer than the second-place country, Norway. 

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What was the name of the club in Liverpool made famous for the Beatles early appearances?

The Cavern Club, located at 10 Mathew Street in Liverpool, is the famous venue where The Beatles forged their early reputation, making 292 appearances between 1961 and 1963. Originally a jazz club that opened in 1957, it became the epicenter of the Merseybeat scene and a cornerstone of the band's rise to fame.

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What does the Holmes and Rahe scale measure?

The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale (or Social Readjustment Rating Scale) measures the impact of 43 major life events over the past year to determine the likelihood of a person developing stress-related illnesses. It assigns numerical "life change units" (LCUs) to events—both positive and negative—to quantify stress levels and predict health risks.

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