Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Friday, May 15 2026

Good Morning Quincy, WA – Friday, May 15, 2026

Your daily local update for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar & Sunland Estates.

Today’s highlights:
 • 🌤 Weather: Cooler weekend ahead with highs in the low 60s, chilly nights near 40°, and plenty of sunshine mixed with clouds
 • ☕ Community Fundraiser: Tip a Senior Day happening all day at R&R Cafe supporting the Class of 2026 graduation party
 • 🎶 Live Music Tonight: Owen Barnhart at Monkeying Around Pizza and Feronas of the North at Andaluz
 • ⚽ Soccer: Quincy United Club Americana FC tryouts continue through May 19 at Lauzier Park
 • 🥊 Weekend Events: De La Rosa Memorial Boxing Tournament Saturday at Quincy Middle School
 • 🎻 Live Music Saturday: Five Mile Drive bluegrass concert at the George Community Hall
 • 🚤 Summer Safety: Boat Inspection Day happening Saturday at Sunland Estates with Grant County Sheriff’s Marine Unit
 • 🧚 Family Fun: Fairy Camp for ages 3–8 this Saturday at the Quincy Activity Center
 • 🎤 Comedy & Mimosas: Monica Neve performing Sunday morning at Riverside Store in Sunland Estates
 • 🗳 Community News: Sheriff’s Race Candidate Forum coming May 21 — community questions now being accepted
 • 💦 Aquatic Center: Last day to lock in 15% off early bird season passes
 • 📚 School News: Final day to support the Mountain View Elementary Library fundraiser
 • 🏆 Jackrabbit Pride: QHS Theater students honored at the Apple Awards and Boys Soccer All-League selections announced
 • 🏈 School Activities: QHS football meet-and-greet for interested players coming May 21
 • 🚧 Travel Alert: Single-lane traffic restrictions continue on I-90 between Vantage and George through tonight

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Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Friday, May 15 2026

Speaker: [00:00:00] Good morning, Quincy. Today is Friday, May 15th, 2026, and this is your Good Morning Quincy, Washington newscast with your daily local update for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar, Sunland Estates, and all of the area. If it matters in the 98848, you'll hear it here. Congratulations, it is Friday. You've almost made it through another week, and the weekend is just around the corner, so hang on in there just a little bit longer.

In the next few minutes, we'll cover today's weather, what's happening around town, school sports and activities, schools, city council, police, fire, church, community, and local business news. Whether you're heading to work or getting the kids out the door or just easing into that day, we're here to help you stay connected to what's happening in our community.

Grab your coffee, get ready for your day, and let's start [00:01:00] with today's weather forecast. Starting the weekend a little cooler. Currently 43 here at the studio. Today, partially sunny with a high near 61. West winds 11, 16 miles an hour with occasional gusts. Pretty standard here for the 98848. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 39, so a little bit chilly tonight, and that's pretty much the story of the weather this weekend.

Low to mid-60s during the day, nights around 40 degrees, and partially cloudy skies with plenty of sunshine throughout the weekend. In your Jack Sports recap, it was track meets yesterday. There are no updates in sports, so if you know somebody who participates in track and field, be sure and check in with them today and ask how they did at the meet last night.

If you're looking for a reason to celebrate, today is National Bring Someone Flowers Day. Yes, it's another holiday that they made up to bring people flowers, but hey, we have some great florists here in town, so [00:02:00] be sure and pick up some flowers. Do something for someone nice. It's also National Chocolate Chip Day and National Pizza Party Day, so how fun is that?

Like, there's, there's some good reasons to celebrate today. Who doesn't like chocolate chips in one form or another? And National Pizza Party Day, we know something about pizza here in the 98848. We've got pizza. We've got good pizza. So today, you're pretty well set. Grab someone some flowers. Eat a handful of chocolate chips for dessert after some pizza.

Or hey, maybe throw some chocolate chips on a pizza for dessert pizza. Who knows? It could be a fun day. Now, we've got a lot happening today and over this weekend, so it's a longer list today, so bear with me. There's a lot happening around the 98848. Today is Tip a Senior Day at R&R Cafe between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

You'll find seniors fundraising, and they appreciate any tip. Every tip goes to their [00:03:00] graduation party. It can be on credit card or cash. It's organized by the senior parent committee to give these kids a fun, safe celebration after graduation. Or you know what? Even if you don't wanna buy coffee, they have some great drinks that aren't coffee drinks, or you can just donate.

Tonight there's live music at Monkeying Around Pizza from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Windermere Real Estate is proud to help sponsor an evening of live music with country music artist Owen Barnhart. Bring your family and friends. Enjoy a night with great music, great food, and a great community. There's ongoing soccer club tryouts for Quincy United Club Americana Football.

If you'd like to try out, the 2026-2027 season tryouts are open. They have in-person registrations over at Losure Park from 5:30 to 7:00 PM tonight, and those tryouts will continue through the 19th. There'll also be someone to answer any questions you have about playing club football. Tonight at the Andaluz, Feronas of the North [00:04:00] USQ and DJ Andaluz are playing.

Doors open at 8:00 PM. It's 21 and over event. Kitchen's open all night. Taco, seafood, ceviche, tostadas, carne asada fries, scraps, and so much more. You got live music, dancing all night, and a great atmosphere. If you wanna dance the night away, head over to the Andaluz tonight and have a great, safe evening.

Now, that's just the start. We're gonna get to upcoming events for the weekend in just a moment. But it's Friday, and we still need to start the day with a smile, so for your daily dad joke, what do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

In upcoming community events, Saturday, May 16th at the Quincy Middle School, come out and support De La Rosa Boxing Club by attending their fourth annual [00:05:00] Marciano De La Rosa Memorial Boxing Tournament. The doors open at 2:30 PM, with events starting at 3:00. Admission is $12 for adults, and kids 8 and under are $6.

Tomorrow night, the George Washington Coffeehouse is proud to present a bluegrass concert by Five Mile Drive at the George Community Hall at 6:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Admission is $5 per person, and kids 12 and under are free. There will be refreshments serves in a hat-- served and a hat passed for the band.

So if you're looking for some great live music Saturday night, there's one option. Also Saturday night, Andaluz is getting ready for a night of live music and an amazing atmosphere. It's ladies night all night long, so ladies are free all night. Gents are free before 9:00 PM with The Supreme Band and the Pleberos Band.

The kitchen's open all night, 21 and over event from 8:00 PM to 1:45 AM So you can catch both concerts [00:06:00] if you want to. Uh, live music all night Saturday night around the area. Quincy Valley Shuttle & Tours is selling tickets to catch the shuttle next weekend to the Gristonics tour at The Gorge on the 24th.

Find them on Facebook or at quincyvalleyshuttleandtours.com if you wanna catch a ride out to Gristonics next weekend at The Gorge. Why drive your own vehicle when you can get a safe ride and just enjoy the weekend? On Saturday, May 16th, it's boat inspection day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Sunland Estates.

Grants County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit will be conducting the inspection. This is an educational event designed to inform you and keep you and your family safe. It also gets that necessary boat inspection sticker that you need if you wanna have your boat out this year. For kiddos this weekend, the Recreation Department for s- the City of Quincy would like to invite little ones ages three to eight to [00:07:00] Fairy Camp from 1:00 to 3:30 on Saturday the 16th at the Quincy Activity Center on Second Avenue.

Space is limited, so register now at quincywashington.us. And the Riverside Store in Sunland Va- Estates invites you to join them for Comedy and Mimosas, a live comedy show featuring Monica Neve this Sunday, May 17th at 10:30 AM. Tickets include breakfast buffet, bottomless mimosas, and the show. Hurry and get your tickets while they're still available at riversidesunland.com.

The American Legion and Sons of American Legion meet on the third Saturday, that's this Saturday, May 16th, of the month at 8:30 AM. Coffee and donuts. The meeting starts at 9:00 at the Quincy Senior Center at 522 F Street in Quincy. And register now for the Junior Jacks Baseball Kids Camp for pre-K to third [00:08:00] grade kids on June 15th and 16th at Ancient Lakes Elementary.

While the camp isn't till the 15th or 16th of June-- or sorry, 15th and 16th of June, it's time to register if you wanna get your kids involved with it. The price for the camp is $40. Your kids will have an opportunity to participate in fun skill-building basketball events, activities, and games. Make sure your children bring a water bottle, wear athletic clothing and sneakers, bring a basketball if you have one.

To register, go to quincyyouthbasketball.com. In church events, Sunday the 17th, groundbreaking prayer at the Quincy Free Methodist Church at 9:30. There are also church services at many of our fine houses of worship here in the 98848. Connect with your local church for mus- worship, fellowship, and a deeper connection into the community.

In safety announcements and community highlights, just a reminder... Uh, while construction should be ending for the weekend after tonight, [00:09:00] there is still single lane passage through I-90 from Vantage to George. Uh, just know it's gonna slow down your travel. In community announcements, the Sheriff's Race Candidate Forum is coming to Quincy.

If you've been wanting to hear directly from the candidates running for Grant County Sheriff, this is your opportunity. Welcome to Quincy WAD News in partnership with Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce and s- sponsored by the Port of Quincy, is hosting a Sheriff's Race Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Quincy Valley Business and Event Center.

All the candidates have been invited to participate, and the goal is simple: give the community a chance to hear what each candidate has to say, where they stand, what they prioritize, and how they plan to serve Grant County. This is a nonpartisan event, and everyone in the community is welcome. We also want this to reflect what you care about.

If you have specific current concerns, questions, topics that you'd like to see addressed, email us those [00:10:00] at info@thefallibleman.com. We'll be using community input to help shape the questions for the forum. If it matters to you, this is your chance to help guide the conversation. Now before we jump into upcoming Jack sports and events, we're gonna cover city admin news, school news and announcements, and then we'll cover Quincy Jack sports and events happening today and over the weekend.

Today is the last day to get your early bird season pass at a 15% s- discount for the Quincy's new aquatic center. This is the last chance you got. Come enjoy the brand-new facility when we get it open this summer. Buy your pass, get your member card, come in and swim. Everybody's gonna be hanging out at the new facility this year.

But if you wanna get that 15% off, while season passes will continue to be available, today is the last day for that nice little discount. The Quincy Animal Shelter reminds you, adopt, don't shop. They're open Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and they have a lot of [00:11:00] great animals looking for their forever families.

Our dog came from the shelter, and she is an intricate part of our family. If you're interested in adopting, please do not hesitate to call 509-787-4718, extension two. In school news, the Mountain View Elementary Library is asking for your help in raising enough money to buy some more books for their library.

Donate by today, that's today, May 15th, using the link titlewish.com/1096878, or by just sending a check made out to Mountain View PVC with Library Title Wish in the subject line. That may just be an easier way to do it. Or y- I think you can find that link on Facebook. Jackrabbit football, if you're thinking about playing football next season, come meet the Quincy High School football coaches- Ask questions, connect with players, and learn what Jackfoot Rabbit Ball is all about on May 21st at the QHS [00:12:00] G203 room during both lunches.

All interested football players are welcome. This is for the players, not the parents, mind you. Bring a friend, grab some lunch, and come check it out. The Quincy Booster Club for Music invites you to come and eat and support the band. Join them next Wednesday, May 20th, for dinner at Rich's Tacos. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to QHS Band on Wednesday, May 20th, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

The special is $10 for three tacos, a side of rice and beans, and canned drink. In other school news, we're absolutely proud to announce the winners from our Wenatchee Apple Awards for our schools. Owen Yates won for Best Supporting Performer in a Play. Odessa Livert for Production Crew as Props Lead for Puffs.

Gabriela Villaro Ramirez won a $1,000 scholarship from Music Theater of Wenatchee, [00:13:00] and the Academy's Choice of Puppetry in Puffs. Well done. Congratulations for the outstanding works with our QHS Theater Department.

Also, big shout-out, your Quincy Jackrabbit Boys Soccer All-League Honors. Defensive co-MVP, Jesus Carrero. First team, Jesus Carrero, Ryan Nunez. Second team, Eric Zapata. Honorable mention, Jose Garcia and Dominic Placiana. Apologies if I got that wrong, Dominic, in ex- saying your name. Go Jacks. Y'all ready for this?

This week in Jack Sports and Events, it is coming to the end of the spring season in a lot of our sports, and so it's a [00:14:00] much slower weekend. No games tonight. Tomorrow, the seventh and eighth grade track and field team competes against Cashmere Middle School, and that's it for Jack Sports and Events this weekend.

Like I said, a bit of a slower weekend. We're coming to the end of a season. So as we wrap out this last show for the week, let me leave you with a quote from William W. Purkey, and I bet a lot of you have heard at least part of it. "You've got to dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth."

That wraps up your week here on Good Morning Quincy Washington Newscast. Thanks for starting your morning with the Good Morning Quincy Washington Newscast, local news for the 98848 community. If you have an event, announcement, school activity, church gathering, community update you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you because this show is about our community told by our people.

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Support local events and get outside if the weather co- cooperates. Thanks for being part of the 98848 community. This is the Good Morning Quincy, Washington newscast. If it matters [00:16:00] in the 98848, you'll hear it here. Have a great weekend. Take care of each other. We'll see you Monday morning