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Webinar for state workers to learn about Washington benefits and reemployment services set for Aug. 21

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Webinar for state workers to learn about Washington benefits and reemployment services set for Aug. 21

OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, will host another layoff assistance webinar for state of Washington employees and contractors. The webinar is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on […]

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Top Biden official to lead Washington’s largest state agency

August 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Top Biden official to lead Washington’s largest state agency

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 14, 2025 Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced the hiring of a Biden administration executive to lead the state Department of Social and Health Services whose programs serve nearly […]

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Washington interpreters demand state address more than $280K in missed payments

August 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington interpreters demand state address more than $280K in missed payments

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 14, 2025 Language interpreters for Washington state’s labor agency sued last year alleging they were owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in missed payments.  More than a year later, […]

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WDFW awards $1 million in Wildlife Diversity Grants for FY26-27

August 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW awards $1 million in Wildlife Diversity Grants for FY26-27

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the next round of Wildlife Diversity Grant recipients, awarding approximately $1 million in funding for the next two years. This investment supports eight collaborative […]

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State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Crescent Road Fire

August 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Crescent Road Fire

Spokane 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 Crescent Road Fire located in Spokane County, near the […]

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Friday 12/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does the standard electric guitar have?

A standard electric guitar has six strings, tuned E-A-D-G-B-E (low to high), which is the most common setup for various genres. However, extended-range guitars with seven, eight, or even twelve strings are also popular, especially in metal and progressive music, to offer lower notes or a fuller sound

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Which country has the oldest airport in the world that's still in operation?

The United States has the world's oldest continually operating airport, College Park Airport (KCGS) in Maryland, established by the Wright brothers in 1909 for military pilot training, though Hamburg Airport in Germany (1911) often holds the title for the oldest commercial airport still running.  

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What kind of bird is the mascot for Fruit Loops?

The "Fruit Loop bird" is Toucan Sam, the animated mascot for Froot Loops cereal, a blue, anthropomorphic toucan known for his colorful, rainbow-striped beak, who helps find the fruity cereal by following its scent. Toucans are real tropical birds from Central and South America, and while Sam is fictional, he embodies the exotic, fruit-loving nature of these birds.  

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What US President issued an executive order exempting J. Edgar Hoover from retirement, thus allowing him to act as the FBI Director until the end of his life?

President Lyndon B. Johnson issued Executive Order 11154 on May 8, 1964, which exempted J. Edgar Hoover from the mandatory federal retirement age of 70. This action allowed Hoover to remain as the Director of the FBI for an indefinite period, effectively until his death in 1972. 

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What sign of the zodiac is the first air sign of the calendar year?

The first air sign of the calendar year, starting in January, is Aquarius, followed by Gemini and Libra, known for their intellectual, communicative, and social traits. Aquarius typically spans from January 20 to February 18, making it the initial air sign encountered when the year begins. 

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