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Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds 

October 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds 

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardOctober 9, 2025 Firearm-related deaths are up dramatically among middle- and high school-aged youth, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers.   The researchers found that, nationwide, […]

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Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard

October 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard

by Tom Banse and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardOctober 9, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated the state’s award of a $715 million contract for three hybrid electric ferries in July as a milestone in […]

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Advisory: Labor market and employment information delayed due to government shutdown

October 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Advisory: Labor market and employment information delayed due to government shutdown

OLYMPIA – The release of some labor market and employment information is temporarily paused due to the federal government shutdown. The publishing of state and national economic data and reports will be delayed until the […]

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Video: The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Taxed to the Brink—Washington’s Budget Spiral

October 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Video: The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Taxed to the Brink—Washington’s Budget Spiral

Sen. John Braun warns of a $1B deficit, rising lawsuit payouts, and new taxes. He blames overspending and mismanagement, urging a shift from tax-first policies to smarter budgeting and economic growth.

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Data difficulties complicate WA’s effort to close educational achievement gaps

October 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Data difficulties complicate WA’s effort to close educational achievement gaps

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardOctober 8, 2025 Work to close educational achievement gaps for several minority groups in Washington state is being hindered by a lack of data, according to people involved in the […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Whose ear did Mike Tyson bite in a 1997 fight dubbed "The Sound and the Fury"?

In the 1997 heavyweight championship rematch billed as "The Sound and the Fury," Mike Tyson bit the ears of opponent Evander Holyfield. The incident, occurring on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, resulted in Tyson's disqualification and became infamously known as "The Bite Fight". 

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In which US state can you find the "Garden of the Gods"?

The most famous "Garden of the Gods" is a 1,367-acre public park and National Natural Landmark. It is renowned for its vertical red sandstone formations, such as the "Kissing Camels" and "Balanced Rock," which were formed millions of years ago through geological uplift and erosion.

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The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in what industry?

The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in the ferry and shipping industry.  Cornelius Vanderbilt, the family patriarch, started his first business at age 16 by ferrying passengers and cargo between Staten Island and Manhattan

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What acid gives vinegar its smell and taste?

Acetic acid (also known as ethanoic acid) is the primary component responsible for both the characteristic sour taste and the pungent smell of vinegar. Vinegar is essentially a dilute aqueous solution typically containing between 4% and 8% acetic acid by volume, with the remaining portion consisting mostly of water and minor flavor compounds. 

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What is the name of Argus Filch's pet cat in the Harry Potter series?

Mrs. Norris acts as Filch's "second-in-command" and loyal sidekick, patrolling the corridors of Hogwarts to sniff out rule-breaking students. She has an unusually strong, almost telepathic bond with Filch; when she spots a student misbehaving, she quickly fetches him to the scene. Because of this, she is widely loathed by most Hogwarts students. 

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