Good Morning Quincy WA Daily Brief – Thursday, August 13 2026

Send us Fan MailGood Morning Quincy, WA – Thursday, August 13, 2026Your daily local update for Quincy, George, Winchester, Crescent Bar & Sunland Estates.Today’s highlights: • 🌤 Weather: Sunny with a high near 84°, areas of smoke before noon and widespread haze around midday; keep an eye on changing air quality throughout the day • 🇪🇸 En Español: Good Morning Quincy WA is also available in Spanish as Noticiario Buenos Días Quincy Washington on most major podcast platforms • 🩺 Back to School Health Fair: Quincy Community Health Center’s annual event runs today from 2–6 PM at the Port of Quincy Event Center with health resources, activities and services to help families prepare for school • 🏊 Around Town: Water Walking at the Aquatic Center, Senior Center activities, Rotary Club meeting and Grant County Health District mobile outreach at the Quincy Public Library • 💙 Sensory-Friendly Swim: Special family swim tonight from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Quincy Aquatic Center, with a quieter first hour for individuals with special needs and their families • 🧠 Trivia Night: Test your knowledge tonight at 8 PM at Tower Pizza in Crescent Bar • 🎬 Friday at the Pool: Book Club at the Pool, Friday Night Swim and The Meg showing at 9:15 PM at the Quincy Aquatic Center • 🎶 Weekend Music: Samantha Dawson performs Friday at Riverside Restaurant & Store in Sunland Estates, and Flowers for Wolves plays Saturday night at Tower Pizza in Crescent Bar • 🚗 Youth Softball Fundraiser: Car wash Friday from 9 AM–3 PM at the Quincy Business Event Center to help launch a new girls fast-pitch softball league in Quincy • 🎧 Bass Canyon Weekend: Bass Canyon returns to the Gorge this weekend, with Quincy Valley Shuttle & Tours offering transportation from Quincy, George and Ephrata • 🛍️ Quincy Farmers Market: Saturday from 9 AM–1 PM at Lauzier Park with local vendors, handmade goods, kids activities and live entertainment • 📚 English Classes in Quincy: Big Bend Community College will offer beginner, intermediate and advanced English classes in Quincy beginning September 21 for $25 per quarter • 🏛️ City News: Joe Harris has been appointed Quincy’s next city administrator and begins August 17; the city also currently has three job openings • 🏫 Back to School: School offices are open, ParentSquare is replacing Remind, and QSD’s online Back to School hub has school supplies, transportation, schedules, athletics and other important information • 🐰 Jackrabbit Day: Quincy High School students can complete check-in, take school photos and prepare for the new year Wednesday, August 19 • 🏈 Fall Sports: Parent meeting Monday, August 17 at 6 PM; football practice begins August 19, with girls soccer, volleyball and cross-country starting August 24 • 🩺 Sports Physicals: Appointments are available August 17 and 19 at the Quincy High School Student Health & Wellness Center • 🏈 Coaches Needed: Junior Jacks Football is still looking for additional K–2 flag football coachesToday’s Dad Joke: What state is known for its small drinks? Minnesota. 😄Quote of the Day: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonStay connected with local news, events and community stories at WelcomeToQuincyWA.com.Good Morning Quincy WA is brought to you by Windermere Real Estate Central Basin.If it matters in the 98848, you’ll hear it here.Support the showGood Morning Quincy WA is also available in Spanish as Noticiero Buenos Días Quincy Washington on most major podcast platforms.Subscribe, share, and stay connected to what’s happening in our community.Have an event, announcement, school activity, church gathering, or community update? Email [email protected] connected to local news, events, and community stories at WelcomeToQuincyWA.com.Good Morning Quincy WA is brought to you by our friends at Windermere Real Estate Central Basin.If it matters in the 98848, you’ll hear it here.Music by CreatorMix.com