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New highway marker on Oregon 35 honors Nisei veterans

November 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New highway marker on Oregon 35 honors Nisei veterans

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media A large crowd gathered in Hood River November 11 for a ceremony dedicating a sign honoring Nisei veterans. Nisei refers to the second generation of Japanese immigrants, […]

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‘Sanctuary jurisdiction’ list taken down after pushback

June 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Sanctuary jurisdiction’ list taken down after pushback

When the Department of Homeland Security published their map of “sanctuary jurisdictions,” citing 14 states and about 200 cities and counties in 37 states, only four cities were named in Oregon: Portland, Beaverton, Eugene and…Hood […]


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Which US state, now the second largest state, was once an independent republic?

Texas is the US state that was once an independent republic (the Republic of Texas, 1836–1846) and is currently the second-largest state by area. After gaining independence from Mexico, Texas existed as a sovereign nation before being annexed as the 28th state on December 29, 1845.

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What was Fox's first series to win a TV season's Nielsen ratings?

American Idol was Fox's first series to win a season.

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Which is the only French-speaking republic in the Americas?

Haiti is the only independent republic in the Americas where French is an official language, having declared independence in 1804. While French is a co-official language of Haiti, it is largely used in administration and education, with Haitian Creole spoken by the entire population. Other French-speaking areas in the Americas are overseas territories of France. 

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Who won the first American college football game played in 1869?

Rutgers University won the first American intercollegiate football game on November 6, 1869, defeating the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) with a score of 6–4. Played in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the game utilized rules closer to soccer/rugby than modern football.

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Which planet is referred to as the "jewel of the solar system"?

Saturn is frequently called the "jewel of the solar system" due to its stunning, bright ring system, which sets it apart as a uniquely beautiful planet. As the sixth planet from the sun, it is a gas giant known for these prominent, icy rings, which are visible even through small telescopes.

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