Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Monday, July 13 2026

Good Morning Quincy, WA – Monday, July 13, 2026

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

Today’s highlights:

☀️ Weather: Sunny and hot with a high in the low 90s, afternoon wind gusts up to 20 mph

⚽ Local Sports: Congratulations to the Starfire Cup GU12 Champions after an undefeated tournament and thrilling penalty-kick victory

💃 Aquatics: Aqua Zumba launches tonight at the Quincy Aquatic Center; Water Walking continues weekdays and Saturdays

🍽️ Summer Meals: Free breakfast, lunch, and meal pick-up programs continue for children 18 and under

🌮 Community: Quincy Valley Shuttle & Tours Taco Tasting Tour returns Tuesday with three surprise taco stops

🏓 Recreation: Youth Pickleball Camp continues; Rotary’s Serve for Service Pickleball Tournament registration now open

🏃 Coming Up: She Strong Studio’s community 5K Run/Walk takes place Saturday morning

⛪ Church: Vacation Bible School begins today at Quincy Free Methodist Church

🚒 Volunteer Opportunity: Grant County Fire District recruiting volunteer firefighters, resident firefighters, and support personnel

🏛️ City News: Quincy Valley Parks District Board meets Tuesday at Quincy City Hall

🎓 School News: Quincy School District hiring for multiple positions; QHS summer weight room remains open for students

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Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Monday, July 13 2026

[00:00:00] Good morning, Quincy. Today is Monday, July 13th, 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 98848, you'll hear it here. In the next few 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.

Whether you're heading to work, getting the kids out the door, or 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. Currently 58 here at the studio. Today, sunny with a high in the low 90s.

Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 miles per hour this afternoon. Winds could gust as high as [00:01:00] 20. Pretty typical wind here in the basin area. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 63, and south winds 6 to 9 miles per hour becoming northwest after midnight. In club sports news, congratulations to the girls under 12 soccer team.

With only nine girls who-- for the whole tournament, zero subs, you're looking at the Starfire Cup GU12 champs. Fantastic job, players and coach. The team went four wins, zero losses, a battle at the finals going into penalty kicks, and with the big win to win the whole tournament. Congratulations to our Starfire Cup GU12 champs If you're looking for a reason to celebrate, toda- today we celebrate National Paul Day.

So I don't know why Paul gets his own special day, but if you've got a friend named Paul, treat him to a cup of coffee this morning. It's his day. It's [00:02:00] also Embrace Your Geekness Day. Now, you may not be a geek or think you're not, but geekness shows up in a lot of ways, whether you're a comic book person, a computer person, a movie person, a D&D person, a name your...

Maybe you're a card person. Whatever your geekness is, embrace your inner geekness today, have a little fun, and be who you are, because you're pretty spectacular that way. Today around town, the Quincy Senior Center hosts coffee at 10:30 this morning. They got line dancing at 1:00 PM, and the menu can be found over at walkintoquincy.com in the notes section as usual.

The Quincy School District Free Summer Meals program is in full swing, and your zero to 18s can enjoy free meals this summer through the Sit & Eat and the Pick-Up Meal program. There's only two pick-ups per week, except at the Quincy Rec Center, with multiple meals at once. No need for children to be [00:03:00] present for the pick-up.

Easy drive-through service. There's also the Sit & Eat sites at the Quincy City Park and the recreation building June 23rd through August 8th, Monday through Friday. Breakfast, 7:30 to 8:00 AM, and lunch, 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Pick-up sites are Quincy Middle School and George Elementary, June 22nd through July 30th.

Mondays are six meals per child, and Thursdays are eight meals per child. That pick-up time is 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The Quincy Rec Department is hosting water working... Sorry, water walking, not water working. That would be something totally different. Water walking on Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, also on Saturdays, 10:30 to 12:30 PM at the Quincy Aquatic Center.

Water working it- water working, I can't get past that. Water walking is a low impact exercise with high benefits and improves circulation, builds strength. [00:04:00] It feels great. Water wo- walking is limited to the lazy river only. The Quincy Rec Department is also hosting their first Aqua Zumba classes at the Quincy Aquatic Center, taught by Zuma- Zumba Amy.

Starting tonight at July 13th at 8:30 PM. The cost is $30 per month or $7 per drop-in class. Season passes do not cover this class for the outside instructor teaching. Classes will be Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 each week, three weeks in July and three weeks in August. They hope you guys enjoy the class It's Monday, so let's start with a good smile on your face, 'cause I know Mondays can be a little difficult to start out with.

So here is your daily dad joke. What do cats eat for breakfast? Mice Krispies.

In upcoming events, Tuesday, Quincy Valley Shuttle and Tours is [00:05:00] having their second taco tasting tour event. You meet at Lozier Park at 5:30 PM. It's $10 for your seat. You buy your tacos and beverages at each restaurant as they go. Seats are limited to first come, first served. They're gonna pick three random taco places here in town that they have not been to.

They've done this once. They had a lot of fun. Come check out all of our various taco-serving restaurants here in town. It's a pick from the hat, I believe, and they're gonna pick three random restaurants, and they're gonna go have fun and eat some tacos and figure out who has the best tacos in town.

They've already gone through three candidates. Who will it be? Well, you can help find out. Tonight-- Or sorry, Tuesday night, be sure and sign up for that, 5:30 PM. It's $10 for your seat If your kid's starting to drive you crazy 'cause they're feeling the boredom of the summer, or if they actually just enjoy a good challenge, come learn a new sport for ages six to 12 and learn [00:06:00] pickleball.

They use high repetition drills and games to develop confidence and technique with a focus on safety first and using age-appropriate equipment. They got structured warmups and positive environment. Camps run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and runs from June 30th through Ju- uh, July 23rd at Lozier Park.

This camp is brought to you by the Rec Department. For questions, call 509-787-3523, extension 5, or email recreation@quincywashington.us. Pickleball is a great activity, and it gives your kids something to do, not just because they're bored, but because they're actually getting outside and doing something.

Let's get them off their screens. Let's put a pickleball racket in their hands and actually get some kids moving outside. The Quincy Rotary Club is calling all pickleball players, since we're on the subject of pickleball, for the second annual Serve for Service Pickleball Tournament coming up Saturday, August 15th at Lozier Park.

Grab a partner for a day of fun, competition, and [00:07:00] community with doubles play open to all skill levels from-- for players 16 and older. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM, play starts at 9:00, and entry fee is $60 per team. Registration closes August 3rd. The Rotary Club is looking for sponsors to help sup- support the event, and proceeds benefiting local projects, youth programs, and community initiatives right here in Quincy.

You can find registration and sponsorship information on the Quincy Rotary Club Facebook page. She Strong Studio says, "Who's up for a new challenge and a brand-new route?" Join them Saturday, July 18th. Meet at She Strong Studio at 7:30 AM. They'll head out together and their 5K run walk starts at 8:00 AM.

Caffeinated Sips will have drinks available for purchase before and after the run walk, and many, Mini Pancakes will be available for purchase afterward because you've earned a treat after conquering the challenge. This route includes crossing railroad tracks, so this is not an event for kids. Uh, [00:08:00] please keep that in mind.

Sorry, the wording was precisely this event is not kid-friendly, so I don't know if that impacts strollers or what because of the railroad tracks. But I'm sure if you reach out over to the people at She Strong Studio, they can clarify that 'cause I'm making a mess of it. But do note that. I know strollers and backpacks for kids were invited for the last one.

So check in with them, but I don't think this is gonna work that way with the railroad tracks. In church events, 20 twi- 26th summer VBS schedule. It's a new week for VBS. This week you can find Vacation Bible School at the Quincy Free Methodist Church from 5:30 to 7:30, starting today and each day from Friday, each day through Friday at 301 I Street here in Quincy.

Grant County Fire District is seeking dedicated people who want to make a difference in their community. With your commitment, you could be one of the select few who answer the [00:09:00] call when someone's having an emergency. In addition to assisting your neighbors, you'll be helping to keep your family safe, other families safe, and you'll develop job skills that could be valuable in your own workplace.

They're accepting applications for volunteer firefighters, resident firefighters, and support services. You're listening to Good Morning Quincy Washington Newscast, brought to you in part by our friends over at Quincy Partnership for Youth, helping connect young people, families, and community partners to create healthier, stronger futures throughout the 9848.

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 9848. The Quincy Valley Recreation Partner Parks District meets tomorrow from 5:00 to 6:00 at the Quincy City Hall, if you're interested in that 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, well, maybe the [00:10:00] Quincy School District is the perfect place for you. The Quincy School District is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team with current openings including physical specialists, school nurses, school psychologists, I always get that wrong and say ki- psychiatrist.

It's psychologist, parent, family, and community engagement coordinators, multilingual student advocates. They also have a variety of food service openings, bus driver openings, and certificated teaching positions available through their district. Whether you're an experienced professional, an educator, or someone passionate about supporting students and families, we'd love to hear from you.

You'd be surprised what they got over on their website. Your discipline and skills may be exactly what they're looking for, even if you never thought about using them for the school district before

This week in Jack's life, just a reminder that the QHS weight room is open to all QHS students this summer. Whether you're looking to stay active, build strength, or improve your overall fitness, [00:11:00] everyone is welcome. Student athletes are especially encouraged to attend to prepare for upcoming sports seasons, build strength and conditioning, be ready when practice begins.

View the summer weight room schedule over at the Quincy School District website Now let's wrap this out with a quote from Edgar Allan Poe. "All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream." That's your local update for today. Thanks for starting your morning with the Good Morning Quincy Washington Newscast, local news for the 9848 community.

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