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Washington’s congressional lawmakers react to federal government shutdown

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington’s congressional lawmakers react to federal government shutdown

by Washington State Standard Staff, Washington State StandardOctober 1, 2025 Members of Washington’s congressional delegation are largely sticking to their parties’ respective scripts as they respond to the federal government shutdown, with each side blaming […]

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Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardOctober 1, 2025 Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two […]

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Federal government shutdown: Employment Security ready to help impacted workers

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal government shutdown: Employment Security ready to help impacted workers

OLYMPIA – The state Employment Security Department is ready to help federal government workers affected by the partial federal government shutdown that began today. Washington state has 79,532 federal workers with total wages of $2 billion, […]

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State Awards Grants for Projects to Recover Salmon Habitat

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Awards Grants for Projects to Recover Salmon Habitat

OLYMPIA–The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board and Puget Sound Partnership today announced the award of more than $61 million in grants to 155 projects across the state aimed at restoring salmon habitat. “These grants fund important […]

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Tomorrow’s voters in training: 2025 Student Mock Election now open

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tomorrow’s voters in training: 2025 Student Mock Election now open

OLYMPIA – The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) encourages all K-12 students and educators across Washington state to participate in the 2025 Student Mock Election, open now until Election Day, Nov. 4. The […]

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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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