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Inslee weighs in on pause of ferry electrification project he championed

March 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Inslee weighs in on pause of ferry electrification project he championed

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardMarch 8, 2025 One ferry rider with more than a passing interest in the course corrections for Washington State Ferries announced this past week is former Gov. Jay Inslee.  The […]

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House Republicans fight against gun permit bill as majority Democrats vote it through

March 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on House Republicans fight against gun permit bill as majority Democrats vote it through

Majority Democrats in the state House of Representatives rejected 27 Republican amendments before passing a bill requiring a state permit to purchase firearms. John Sattgast reports. House Bill 1163 would require gun buyers to apply for […]

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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Anti-Semitism on Campus, Public Safety, and Washington’s Budget Crisis

March 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Anti-Semitism on Campus, Public Safety, and Washington’s Budget Crisis

On this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator John Braun is joined by KVI radio host Ari Hoffman for a no-holds-barred conversation about rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, the state of public safety […]

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Recycling system overhaul bill clears Washington Senate

March 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Recycling system overhaul bill clears Washington Senate

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 7, 2025 A divided state Senate passed legislation Friday that would give more Washington residents the ability to recycle a greater variety of items and to pay less, or […]

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Unemployment benefits for striking workers gain approval from Washington Senate

March 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Unemployment benefits for striking workers gain approval from Washington Senate

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardMarch 7, 2025 Workers in Washington moved a step closer to gaining access to unemployment insurance during strikes, after a bill that would extend the benefits passed the state […]

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Tuesday 5/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What US state receives the most annual rainfall?

Hawaii is the U.S. state with the highest average annual rainfall, receiving approximately 63.7 inches per year. Its tropical climate and mountainous terrain create high rainfall, with some areas like Mount Waialeale on Kauai being among the wettest places on Earth. 

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On which US river is the Grand Coulee Dam?

The Grand Coulee Dam is located on the Columbia River in Washington State. Completed in 1941, it is a concrete gravity dam and serves as the largest electric power-producing facility in the United States, playing a critical role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.

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What city is the capital of Maine?

Maine's original state capital was Portland, Maine's largest city, until it was moved to the more central Augusta in 1832. The principal office of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court remains in Portland.

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What animal has the highest blood pressure?

Giraffes have the highest blood pressure of any known living animal, typically reaching 280/180 mmHg or even higher. This intense pressure, more than double that of a human, is required to pump blood nearly 6 feet up their long necks to their brains against gravity.

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What peg-legged pirate had a parrot named Captain Flint?

Long John Silver, the main antagonist in Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel Treasure Island, is the peg-legged (or crutch-using) pirate who famously had a parrot named Captain Flint. He named the bird to mock his former captain, the legendary, deceased buccaneer who led them to buried treasure

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