Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Monday, July 6 2026

Good Morning Quincy, WA – Monday, July 6, 2026

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

Coming out of a busy Fourth of July weekend and America’s 250th birthday celebration, we’re jumping right back into a full week across the 98848.

Today’s highlights:
 • ☀️ Weather: Sunny and hot with a high near 92°; stay hydrated and take breaks from the sun
• 🚒 Thank You, First Responders: A big shoutout to Grant County Fire crews after a very busy holiday weekend and continued fire activity around the region
• 🚶‍♀️ New for Local Moms: The Mom Walk Co. holds its first Quincy walk and playdate this morning at Lauzier Park
• 🎓 College & Career Help: Beyond Boundaries College Conversations brings free applications, FAFSA/WASFA, scholarship and career support to the Quincy Public Library
• 🍎 Summer Meals: Free meals for children ages 0–18 continue through the Quincy School District’s Sit & Eat and pickup programs
• 🎨 Kids’ Summer Fun: Craft Afternoon for Kids returns Tuesday at the Quincy Public Library
• 🏓 Youth Recreation: Pickleball camp continues for ages 6–12, and Micro Soccer registration is open for U5 through U12
• 🤝 Community Involvement: Quincy Partnership for Youth meets Thursday evening at the Port of Quincy
• 🩺 Community Resources: Grant County Health District mobile outreach and the Latino Civic Alliance visit the Quincy Public Library Thursday
• ⛪ VBS This Week: Vacation Bible School begins today at St. Paul Lutheran Church and First Baptist Church
• 🏛️ City Council: The Quincy City Council meets Tuesday evening at City Hall
• 💼 Now Hiring: Quincy School District has openings in education, student support, food service, transportation and more
• 🏠 Summer Cooling Tips: Check fireplace dampers and avoid leaving kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans running longer than necessary during the hottest part of the day
• 😂 Daily Dad Joke: What’s the difference between the bird flu and the swine flu? One requires tweetment; the other requires an oinkment

Plus, we celebrate National Fried Chicken Day, National Air Traffic Controller Day and International Kissing Day.

🎧 Listen now for everything you need to know to start your Monday and get back into the swing of things after the holiday weekend.

Good Morning Quincy is your daily local newscast for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar, Sunland Estates and the surrounding 98848 community.

If it matters in the 98848, you’ll hear it here.

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Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Monday, July 6 2026

Speaker: [00:00:00] Good morning, Quincy. Today is Monday, July 6th, 2026, and this is the Good Morning Quincy, Washington newscast with your daily local update for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar, Sunland Estates, and all of the surrounding area. If it matters in the 9848, you'll hear it here We're coming out of a big 4th of July weekend.

I hope you had an amazing holiday celebrating America's 250th birthday

And I hope you have all your fingers and toes still and didn't spend any time in the ER. Big shout out to Grant County Fire, who had a super busy weekend, and a huge just gratitude to all those guys and gals that take care of us and are fighting so hard right now. We got a lot of fires around us, folks.

In the next few [00:01:00] minutes, we'll cover today's weather, what's happening around town, school sports and activities, school, city council, police, fire, church, community, and local business news. Everything you need to know coming out of your busy holiday weekend. Whether you're heading to work, getting the kids out the door off to a VBS or a summer camp or whatever they got going on this week, or maybe you're just easing into your 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 with today's forecast. Low 60s here in the studio. Little cooler in George, little warmer in the River communities. Six different sources can't quite agree what the actual temperature is right here where we live, so we're gonna say just low 60s for now.

Today, sunny with a high near 92. It's gonna be a warm one. Make sure and hydrate. Make sure and give yourself a break from the sunlight if you're outside a lot, and take care of that. After a big [00:02:00] weekend, it's really easy to take that sunburn to a whole nother level Northern breeze, but nothing to write home about.

Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 63. If you're looking for a reason to celebrate, even though we had a pretty big celebration this weekend, today we're going from the fryer to the flight tower to a little extra romance. There's a lot of reasons to celebrate. Today covers a broad ground, so we've got you covered pretty much.

It's National Fried Chicken Day. And come on, that's always a season- reason to celebrate. Like, I don't mean generic fried chicken, I mean actual fried chicken. If you've never made fried chicken at home, it is a lot of work, but it is absolutely worth it. It's also National Air Traffic Controller, and I have a deep appreciation of those lovely people who have a super high stressful job as I'm coming off vacation from last week.

A lot of flights. Very thankful for our air traffic controllers that land so many planes every day [00:03:00] all over our nation. And if you wanna have a little more fun, today is International Kissing Day, so maybe share a kiss with that someone you love. Here's the big challenge. If you've been married for more than a hot minute, actually spend some time kissing your spouse today.

I don't know what it is about marriage, but as we get busy, we tend to stop kissing our spouses as much. That's a general royal we. But you know what? Maybe it's been a little while since you got more than a peck on the cheek with that spouse. Pucker up. It's International Kissing Day. Share a kiss like you used to.

Promise it will brighten your day. Today around town, we're jumping right back into it. The Quincy Senior Center hosts a coffee hour at 10:00 AM. They've got line dancing at 1:00 PM, and they got bridge at 2:15. And the menu can be found on welcometoquincywa.com in the notes section for lunch. [00:04:00] There's a brand new group in Quincy called The Mom Walk Co.

I think I'm saying that right, where moms will be meeting several times a month and enjoying a walk or a playdate together. Their first walk playdate is today at 9:30 AM at Loescher Park. Every mom is welcome. Bring your stroller, bike, scooter, baby carrier, whatever will make this a little walk just a little bit more fun for you and your kiddos.

Be sure to have lots of water. It is gonna be a hot one today, and get ready to meet some new mom friends. You can also connect with them on their Facebook page. Today, Beyond Boundaries College Conversations is coming to the Quincy Public Library They'll be here this week and a couple more times this month.

They have drop-in support available from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and also from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, with presentations at 3:00 PM. Big Bend Community College and Skill Source are offering this free college and career support for high school [00:05:00] students, recent graduates, and adults exploring their next steps. They'll cover things like college applications, FAFSA/WASFA assistance, scholarship support, financial literacy workshop, career and training pathway exploration.

No registration is needed. Just stop by and get personalized one-on-one assistance. This is a huge thing if you don't have a young person in this age group yet. Trust me, this is a huge thing for parents with kids in this age group, and it's always good to start planning ahead. The free Summer Meals Assistance program is back on with the Quincy School District today.

Uh, children ages zero to 18 can enjoy free meals this summer through our Sit & Eat or meal pickup program. There's only two pickups per week, except at Quincy Rec Center. Multiple meals at once, no need for children to be present for the pickup, and it's an easy drive-through service. The Sit & Eat sites are Quincy City Parks or the recreation building from June 23rd through August 8th, Monday through [00:06:00] Friday.

Breakfast is 7:30 to 8:00, and lunch is 11:30 to 12:15. Pickup sites are Quincy Middle School and George Elementary. That's June 22nd through July 30th for the pickups. Mondays are six meals per child, and Thursdays are eight meals per child, and that can be picked up from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Now it is Monday, and I know it's hard to come off a long weekend, right?

Who actually wants to go back to work? And I know the official holiday for workers was Friday, even though the holiday was Saturday, so that means everybody's going back to work today, and sometimes that can be a little rough. So I got you, though. We, we got your, we got your Daily Dad Joke right here. This one's a good one.

I'm pretty happy with this one, so tell me what you think. What's the difference between the bird flu and the swine flu? One requires tweetment, the [00:07:00] other requires an ointment

I thought it was funny. If you didn't, tell me in the comments. In upcoming events, the Quincy Public Library is announcing that Craft Afternoon for Kids is back for summer fun. They're calling all young artists and creators. Get ready to make something amazing. Join them tomorrow and each Tuesday this summer through August 11th from 2:30 to 3:30 PM for hands-on creativity.

Each week features a brand-new craft with all the supplies provided. Kids can craft and explore their imaginations in a welcoming and safe space. Crafts are geared towards school-aged kids, but younger children are welcome too. They just may need a little extra help from their grownups. Space is limited, so be sure and come early, grab your spot, and let's get crafty together for the summer.

She Strong Studio has Zumba classes on Tuesdays for-- at 6:00 PM for all their members [00:08:00] And maybe your kid wants to pick up something new this summer. They can come learn to play pickleball for ages six through 12 using fun, high-repetition drills and games to develop confidence and technique with a focus on safety first using age-appropriate equipment, structured warm-ups, and a positive environment.

Camp runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from nine AM to eleven AM and runs from June thirtieth through July twenty-third, located at Lozier Park. The camp is brought to you by the Quincy Rec Department. For questions, call five oh nine seven eight seven three five two three extension five or email recreation at quincywashington.us.

If you've ever wondered what drug prevention looks like in a community, come check out the Quincy Partnership for Youth meeting next Thursday, July ninth, from five to six:thirty PM at the Port of Quincy to learn about the work they're doing, hear updates on current projects, and discover ways to get involved in creating a healthier community for everyone.

They'd love to see you there. It's a great place to get involved. [00:09:00] Grant County Health District will be providing their mobile outreach monthly at Quincy Public Library on the second Thursday of each month from one thirty to three PM. The goal is to help individuals in the community by offering educational resources, preventative care, and other types of support that may help those in high-risk situations.

Services provided include hygiene materials, CPR face shields, Narcan, sharps containers, wound care, hand sanitizer, emergency blankets, seasonal warming materials. I know you don't need it now, but it could be handy later. Socks and more. Resources provided, they can help get you connected to the Grant County Health Department Community Connect coordinators for services offered locally for information on housing, behavioral health, and other medical services.

That is this Thursday at the library. The Latino Civic Alliance will be at Quincy Public Library for a special community visit on July ninth as well at one thirty PM. They'll be on-site to share valuable information and [00:10:00] resources and support with our Quincy community. Their team will provide important information on fentanyl awareness and prevention, helping families stay informed and empowered.

They'll also highlight several of their impactful community programs, including Building Future Industrial lead- leaders, inspiring and preparing the next generation; I Am Jaguar, leadership programs for parents and family members focused on proactive communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution; supporting small business, culturally relevant guidance and tools to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive; brain health and dementia awareness in our communities; and protect yourself from pesticides, report your illness.

LCA representatives will be available to answer questions, offer guidance, and connect with individuals who may benefit from these programs. Join us for an opportunity to learn, engage, and strengthen our community together. In church events, 2026 summer VBS schedule. It's a new week for VBS. This week you can find Vacation Bible School at two different churches.

St. Paul [00:11:00] Lutheran Church's VBS will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM starting today and each day through Friday at 716 Third Avenue Southeast here in Quincy. For an evening VBS option, First Baptist Church VBS will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, also starting today and going through Friday, located at 707 J Street Southwest here in Quincy.

And then next week, Quincy Free Methodist Church's VBS is July 13th through the 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM In safety announcements, hey, here's another tip for keeping your house cooler as we head towards the 90s today. Close off any unused fireplace dampeners. An open fireplace damper can let cool indoor air escape up the chimney, so make sure the damper is fully closed when the fireplace is not in use.

Hate to have all your bought air flowing out through your flue. Also, check [00:12:00] your bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans. Exhaust fans pull air out of the house, which means hot air has to come in from somewhere to replace it. So use them when needed, but don't leave them running longer than necessary during the hottest parts of the day.

You're listening to the Good Morning Quincy, Washington newscast, brought to you in part by our friends at Quincy Partnership for Youth, helping connect young people, families, community partners to create healthier, stronger futures throughout the nine-eight-four-eight. Now let's move into city admin news, school announcements, and a handful of summer opportunities from camps to recreation programs that are happening around the nine-eight-four-eight.

The Quincy Rec Department wants you to know that micro soccer registration for U5 through U12 started July first and is still available. All youth are divided by grade year. You can register on the city website or email recreation@quincywashington.com for more information. In other city news, tomorrow there's a City of Quincy City Council meeting.

Meetings are open to the public and held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from six to seven PM in the City Hall Council [00:13:00] Chambers located at one oh four B Street Southwest. In school news, the Quincy School District is hiring. If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of students, Quincy School District is seeking dedicated individuals to join the team.

Current openings include physical specialists, school nurses, school psychiatrist-- sorry, psychologist, parent, family, and community engagement coordinators, multilingual student advocate. They also have several openings in food service Bus drivers, certificated teaching positions, and other options. Whether you're an experienced professional, an educator, or someone passionate about supporting students and families, they'd love to hear from you.

Maybe you've never thought about taking your skills to the school district, but it's worth looking at the list. It may be the opportunity you never knew you needed. As we wrap out today, we'll leave you with a r- quote from Franklin Delano Roosevelt: "When you reach the end of your rope, tie [00:14:00] a knot in it and hang on."

That's your local update for today. Thank you 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, or 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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Be good to each other, and I'll see you tomorrow morning