'Tucna getting together

WASHTUCNA – A community get-together is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, to help neighbors get to know neighbors.

“Washtucna has seen an influx of new residents in recent years,” organizer Donna Stoess said. “Often, it seems people don't know their neighbors.”

To encourage neighbors to get to know each other and build a renewed sense of community, Stoess said the get-together is being planned for 5-7 p.m. in Bassett Park.

Local businesses, clubs and organizations will provide free hot dogs, chips, pizza samples, ice cream sundaes, games, prizes and a bouncy castle, she said.

“Those who live...