Quincy Valley Post-Register

Miles, Trinity Gardens Lavender Farm's "official greeter and rodent destroyer," walks alongside rows of lavender on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Grant County. Miles the Lavender Cat keeps his own hours at Trinity Gardens Lavender Farm, padding through purple rows with the self-importance of a monarch and the work ethic of a seasoned ranch hand. Adopted from the Quincy Animal Shelter around 2019, the orange tabby quickly settled into his roles as official greeter and chief rodent destroyer.

The Quincy Farmers Market booth is seen during the first market of the summer at Lauzier Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Quincy. Co-organizer Pam Realme, background, arranges vendor packets. On the first and third Saturdays of the summer, visitors to the Quincy Farmers Market can browse fresh produce, handmade goods and local specialties. Behind the vendor booths and friendly conversations, however, is a story of friendship, loss and a community determined to preserve a tradition.

Heidi Manly, a program staff member at the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum, sets up a water feature inside the museum's barn June 17 in Quincy. As students settle into summer break, the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum and the Quincy Public Library are offering programs designed to keep children and families engaged through hands-on learning, creativity and exploration.

Masquers Theater is seen at 322 Main Ave. E., Soap Lake. Open auditions are coming up for Masquers Theater's fall production of "Anastasia: The Musical," giving performers of all ages a chance to take the stage in one of the season's biggest community theater events. Masquers Theater will hold auditions Friday, July 17, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at the Soap Lake theater. Children ages 7 and older, along with adults of all experience levels, are encouraged to audition.

Fireworks are the grand finale of Fourth of July celebrations in George, Washington, in 2023. Quincy residents may discharge fireworks only during limited hours on July 3 and 4, and local police and fire officials are urging people to follow safety precautions to help prevent injuries and fires during the Independence Day holiday. In Quincy, fireworks may be discharged within city limits only from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 and from 9 a.m. to midnight July 4.

Chef Top Rojanasthien and his wife, Jenny Rojanasthien, owners of Wenatchee restaurants Atlas Fare and Top Thai, will bring Encore by Atlas Fare to Crescent Bar this month. Local chef Top Rojanasthien and Jenny Rojanasthien, owners of Wenatchee restaurants Atlas Fare and Top Thai, will bring a new restaurant concept, Encore by Atlas Fare, to Crescent Bar in July.

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Three Republican candidates for Grant County Sheriff talked about safety and why they feel they have the experience for the job at a debate June 11. In no particular order, candidates Sheriff Joey Kriete, Josh Sainsbury, and Darrik Gregg debated before a packed house at Generations Church Assembly of God in Moses Lake. The Wenatchee World asked each candidate why they wanted the job of sheriff.

An attendee at Freedom Con 2026 raises his arms in praise at The Gorge Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Grant County. “What we're trying to dive into at this conference is a notion of Christian statesmanship, that it hopefully can maybe answer some of the concerns that well-intentioned, you know, very normal, common-sense people maybe wonder when they hear phrases like Christian nationalism thrown around," said Kyle McMullen, a pastor with Grace City Church in Wenatchee.

Faded graffiti is on a D Street fence in Quincy. Quincy residents continue to report graffiti on homes and other private property, leaving property owners responsible for covering or removing the vandalism. The issue has sparked debate among residents, some of whom argue they should not be responsible for cleaning up damage caused by others. The City of Quincy requires property owners to remove graffiti from their buildings or face fines.