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Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show

July 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJuly 29, 2025 Violent crime in Washington dropped significantly last year but remains well above pre-pandemic levels.  And Washington remains dead last in police staffing per capita compared to other […]

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Another $122M from opioid settlements now available to Washington

July 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Another $122M from opioid settlements now available to Washington

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardJuly 29, 2025 More than 100 local governments in Washington are now eligible to claim their share of $122.2 million in settlements with Purdue Pharma and eight generic opioid manufacturers, […]

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As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash

July 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJuly 28, 2025 Washington’s most vulnerable Democrat in the U.S. House had a strong fundraising quarter in anticipation of a tough 2026 reelection. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania County, who […]

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State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Clayton Road Fire

July 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Clayton Road Fire

Garfield County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Clayton Road Fire located in Garfield County, near the […]

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

July 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJuly 27, 2025 U.S. Rep. Adam Smith has been around in Washington state politics a long time.  A moderate Democrat, he’s been in Congress since 1997, and before that, served […]

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Monday 10/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

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What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

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What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

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What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

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What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

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