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Quincy, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Quincy! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Quincy drivers soon face tickets from new speed cameras?
  • Will new power lines for Quincy data centers cut through local farms?

Also on today's calendar: Brandi Carlile Camping May 28 - 31 (Thursday - Saturday Nights) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quincy may install automated speed cameras near schools, parks to curb speeding (qvpr.com) — Quincy officials are weighing automated speed cameras at several busy spots near schools, parks, and neighborhoods, including F Street, Central Avenue, Jackrabbit Way, and near Quincy High School. Police say the system could cut crashes and speeding where officers can’t always be present, with warning signs posted 30 days before activation and revenue potentially funding safer street designs.
   

• Grant County Showdown: Locals Cry Land Grab Over Data Center Power Lines (hoodline.com) — High‑voltage power lines proposed to feed Quincy’s booming data centers are sparking a fierce property-rights battle across Grant County, with homeowners and farmers saying their land is being condemned for too little compensation. Grant PUD argues the Wanapum-to-Mountain View line is essential to bring more hydropower into the Quincy area as electricity demand surges, setting up court fights that could shape future rural infrastructure projects.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 14
  • Ready for Kinder - Workshop 2
    Quincy School District Pioneer Elementary School; - Library
    5:00 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • Pikeminnow Fishing Derby 2026
    Quincy Valley Chamber-Commerce The Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby is located on the mainstream of the Columbia River in Washington State and extends from Wanapum Dam to the Rock Island Dam. Once contestants are registered, they will be able to launch their boat at Crescent Bar
    6:00 am
    • Friday June 5
  • Rufus Du Sol →
    The Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd NW, George
    7:00 pm
  • RÜFÜS DU SOL NORTH AMERICA 2026 →
    The Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd NW, George
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, UPS just came and tried to deliver an Amazon package for Karen (no last name) for an address on Basalt Drive.
    I live on Mansfield RD. I gave it back to him. He said he was unable to locate that address on Basalt Drive. His GPS was telling him it was my house… (Nextdoor Crescent Bar)
  • Price Reduced — Exceptional Opportunity in Lake Wenatchee.
    We’re excited to announce a $10,000 price reduction on this incredible property at 22740 Brown Road, Leavenworth, now offered at $119,000 — still… (Nextdoor Crescent View)
  • Les Schwab Tire Centers posted a job opening for Commercial Tire Service Technician - Quincy #331 in Quincy. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quincy here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Wenatchee

  • Girls on the Run finale, mental health walk and safety fair set for May 30 (ncwbusiness.com)
  • EWPD officers, K9 Maverick recognized with statewide awards (ncw.news)

Wenatchee

  • La Terraza on the Ave to bring Hispanic culture, business to downtown Wenatchee (tri-cityherald.com)
  • Girls on the Run finale, mental health walk and safety fair set for May 30 (ncw.news)
  • Malaga Man Detained After Fuller Street Shooting in Wenatchee (kw3.com)

Ok Quincy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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