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‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeep

October 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeep

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardOctober 16, 2025 State transportation officials say they are making the limited dollars for highway and bridge preservation stretch as far as they can — but it’s not far enough. […]

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Federal shutdown, private-sector layoffs lead to increase in unemployment claims

October 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal shutdown, private-sector layoffs lead to increase in unemployment claims

OLYMPIA – As the federal government shutdown continues, more federal workers are applying for unemployment benefits with the Employment Security Department. Through Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1,184 federal workers (about 79 per day) in Washington state applied […]

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Conversion of radioactive waste into glass begins at WA’s Hanford site

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Conversion of radioactive waste into glass begins at WA’s Hanford site

by John Stang, Washington State StandardOctober 15, 2025 Sixteen years after the original deadline, the Hanford nuclear reservation in south-central Washington state is finally converting its worst radioactive waste into a benign glass.  Glassification began […]

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Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardOctober 15, 2025 Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. With traffic expected to surge when the city hosts several […]

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Federal judge extends order barring Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Portland

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal judge extends order barring Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Portland

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleOctober 15, 2025 A federal judge extended for two more weeks orders barring President Donald Trump and his administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, but an imminent decision […]

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Thursday 10/08

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What do you call the folded-over edge of fabric that a drawstring would go through?

The folded-over edge of fabric used to enclose a drawstring or elastic is called a casing. 
    • Definition: A casing is a fabric tunnel or channel created by folding the edge of a garment or bag over and stitching it down.
  • Common Uses: Waistbands on sweatpants, the top edges of gym bags or pouches, and the hoods of sweatshirts.

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Which of these competition shows has Simon Cowell never been a judge on?

Simon Cowell has never been a judge on The Voice. He has served as a judge on both America's Got Talent and The X Factor, along with other major series like American Idol and Britain's Got Talent.

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Cement is made with which of these minerals?

Cement is primarily made using calcium-rich minerals, with limestone (which contains the mineral calcite) serving as the main raw material. It typically constitutes about 75% of the overall mixture.

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Cats opened on Broadway 39 years ago. Which pop star had a role in the big-screen reboot of the musical?

Taylor Swift starred as Bombalurina in the 2019 big-screen adaptation of Cats. Pop star Jason Derulo also appeared in the film, playing the role of Rum Tum Tugger.

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How many pounds of propane does a typical tank for a gas grill hold?

A typical gas grill uses a 20-pound propane tank, which holds about 15 to 20 pounds (roughly 4.6 to 4.7 gallons) of propane when full.

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