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Landlords fined for first time under WA’s new law capping rent increases

August 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Landlords fined for first time under WA’s new law capping rent increases

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 6, 2025 For the first time, Washington’s attorney general has enforced the state’s new cap on rent hikes, fining eight landlords $2,000 each for violating the law. House Bill […]

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Get ready to pay more for a Washington state ferry ride

August 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Get ready to pay more for a Washington state ferry ride

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 6, 2025 A trip on a Washington state ferry will get more expensive this fall. The Washington State Transportation Commission on Wednesday approved fare hikes of 3% on Oct. […]

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Results roll in for 9 legislative races in Washington’s primary election

August 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Results roll in for 9 legislative races in Washington’s primary election

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 5, 2025 Tuesday’s primary went well for three appointed Democratic Washington state lawmakers looking to overcome tough challengers to retain their seats. State Sens. Victoria Hunt and Vandana Slatter, […]

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Suspected tuberculosis cases reported at Tacoma immigrant detention center

August 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Suspected tuberculosis cases reported at Tacoma immigrant detention center

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 6, 2025 Seven potential cases of tuberculosis have been reported at the federal immigrant detention center in Tacoma, state health officials said Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on […]

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WSP Takes Steps to Address Growing Firearms Forensics Backlog

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WSP Takes Steps to Address Growing Firearms Forensics Backlog

Olympia, WA. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Crime Laboratory Division (CLD) provides high-quality forensic science services for all criminal justice partner agencies within the State of Washington. Four of the agency’s six labs (Vancouver, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?

The United States Marine Corps Reserve runs the "Toys for Tots" program, a nationwide charity that collects and distributes new toys to less fortunate children during the holidays, founded by a Marine reservist in 1947 and supported by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for operational needs. 

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The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

Macy's refused to allow this film to use its name, so the store was renamed Cole's. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade scenes in the 1947 film were shot during the real-life 1946 parade.

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How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, four ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge: Jacob Marley (his deceased partner), the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, all appearing over one Christmas Eve to guide his redemption. 

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What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

Because of his shiny red nose, the other reindeer wouldn't let Rudolph join in any of the reindeer games, laughing and calling him names instead, until Santa needed Rudolph's glowing nose to guide his sleigh through a thick fog on Christmas Eve. 

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Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?

The popular Christmas beverage also called “milk punch,” or egg milk punch, is Eggnog, a rich, chilled, dairy-based drink made with milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and spices, often spiked with spirits like brandy or rum, historically served during the holidays. 

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