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Yakima County’s two-year ban on solar may continue

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Yakima County’s two-year ban on solar may continue

by Questen Inghram, Washington State StandardJanuary 9, 2025 It’s been more than two years since Yakima County commissioners first approved a moratorium on solar development, and they want more time on the issue. An initial […]

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Controversial state land transfer in Spokane is approved

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Controversial state land transfer in Spokane is approved

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2025 The state Board of Natural Resources has approved a controversial land exchange in Spokane that could lead to as many as 1,000 new homes on an undeveloped […]

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Washington Residents, Public Employees Can Donate for California Fires Relief

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington Residents, Public Employees Can Donate for California Fires Relief

OLYMPIA – Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees are being asked by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs to help those impacted by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Sunset fires in southern California.  The […]

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Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2025 Democratic lawmakers in Washington are pushing this year to ban flavored tobacco products, with the support of the state schools chief. State Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, […]

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Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2025 Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and State Route 520 […]

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From what animal fat was margarine first made from in the US?

Margarine was originally made from beef fat (specifically tallow and suet) in the late 19th century. French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 using beef fat, which was later emulsified with milk and sometimes mixed with lard, becoming a staple product in the US by the 1870s.

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What monument, located in Washington D.C., was once the tallest structure in the world?

The Washington Monument, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was the world's tallest structure when it was completed in 1884, measuring over 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It held this title until the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889.

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In cooking, what are "Brochettes"?

Brochettes are skewers—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—that are marinated, grilled, and served on a rod, serving as a French term for "skewers" or "kebabs". Commonly featuring beef, chicken, lamb, or fish often alternated with ingredients like onions or peppers, they are a staple grilled dish globally, particularly popular as street food in Morocco and Rwanda

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What was the name of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son?

John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son is named Julian Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon on April 8, 1963). He was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon, and inspired Beatles songs such as "Hey Jude".

He is the older half-brother to Sean Ono Lennon, John's son with Yoko Ono.

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What animal almost always gives birth to same-sex quadruplets?

Armadillos -- They usually mate by the age of one, producing one litter a year consisting of four of the same sex. Scientists have not yet explained this phenomenon.

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