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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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Yum! You can now take some roadkill home to eat in southwest WA

May 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Yum! You can now take some roadkill home to eat in southwest WA

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardMay 23, 2025 Good news for people who enjoy deer, elk and saving money: The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife will allow people to take home and eat deer […]

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Union hit with fine for failing to report $430K in WA campaign contributions on time

May 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Union hit with fine for failing to report $430K in WA campaign contributions on time

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMay 23, 2025 A powerful statewide labor union was fined $6,000 on Thursday for failing to report more than $430,000 in contributions to candidates and political committees days ahead of […]

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What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA

May 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 22, 2025 Washington leaders are warning that at least 194,000 people in the state stand to lose Medicaid coverage under a Republican-backed budget bill that passed the U.S. House […]

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Which month's name is derived from the Latin word for eight?

October is the month whose name is derived from octo, the Latin word for eight.

It got this name because it was the eighth month in the original ancient Roman calendar, which began in March. When January and February were later added to the beginning of the year, October shifted to the tenth position, but it kept its original numerical name

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What musical instrument is played to wake up soldiers?

A bugle is the primary musical instrument traditionally played to wake up soldiers.

The specific morning wake-up tune is called "Reveille" (which translates from French to mean "wake up"). At sunrise on military bases, this signal is played to mark the beginning of the duty day and often coincides with the raising of the flag

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Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia. It spans over 2,300 kilometers along the northeastern coast of the state of Queensland in the Coral Sea. 

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What does an NFL referee signal by stretching his arms out at his sides with his palms down?

Unsportsmanlike conduct is a 15-yard penalty. It is assessed for non-physical infractions or actions that damage the spirit of sportsmanship (e.g., taunting, using abusive language, or arguing with an official). [1, 2, 3]

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What epic fantasy trilogy won a total of 11 Oscars in a single year, tying the record for most wins?

The Lord of the Rings
Specifically, its concluding film, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), won all 11 of the Academy Awards for which it was nominated. This historic clean sweep tied the record for the most Oscars won by a single film, a record previously set by Ben-Hur (1959) and later matched by Titanic (1997).
Across all three films, the Lord of the Rings trilogy won a total of 17 Academy Awards.

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