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Preventing crashes, protecting wildlife is goal of new WA plan

July 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Preventing crashes, protecting wildlife is goal of new WA plan

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardJuly 9, 2025 Two Washington state agencies are looking to improve corridors for wildlife while cutting down on traffic risks for motorists and animals. The Department of Fish and Wildlife […]

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High costs may force WA ferry electrification program off course

July 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on High costs may force WA ferry electrification program off course

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJuly 8, 2025 Washington aspires for its largest-in-the-nation fleet of passenger ferries to operate reliably and emission-free by 2050. To get there, the plan is to convert six existing vessels […]

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WDFW accepting Master Hunter Permit Program applications through Aug. 15

July 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW accepting Master Hunter Permit Program applications through Aug. 15

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of over 1,200 certified master hunters across the state. WDFW administers the Master Hunter Permit Program to […]

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State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Hope Fire

July 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Hope Fire

Stevens 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 Hope Fire in Stevens County, near the town of […]

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State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Toonerville Fire

July 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Toonerville Fire

Mason 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 Toonerville Fire in Mason County, near the city of […]

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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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