Tuesday News
Last Chance to Register for Teen Conference! Don’t Wait!
Washington State 4-H Teen Conference Registration is now open! We are about 50% full on youth registrations for Teen Conference. A few popular tours and workshops are full or nearly full. If you plan to come to the conference this year, get your registration done soon!
Registration will close on May 31, 2026 or when spaces are full. Registration is limited to 150 youth, and registration for workshops and tours are first-come, first-served. Please visit the Teen Conference Website for registration information, conference schedules and full workshop and tour descriptions!
Upcoming Events
WA State 4-H Equine Presentation Contest Results
Congratulations to all the contestants! Your topics were very interesting and well-presented!
A huge thank you to all the staff and 4-H volunteers for your contributions to make this contest a success for our youth. Your efforts and expertise are most appreciated!
Intermediate Results
Intermediates joined the fun for the first time this year!
- Individual Presentation State Champion with a Gold Medal: Peyton T. – Thurston
- Individual Presentation: Miranda M. – Spokane
- Team Presentation: Scarlett H. and Amelia L. – Spokane
- Public Speaking: Lenorah E. – Spokane
Senior Results
Individual Results
- 1st Place Individual Presentation with a Gold Medal: Jason D. – Spokane
- 2nd Place Individual Presentation with a Silver Medal: Leah A. – Thurston
- 3rd Place Individual Presentation with a Bronze Medal: Ray L. – Skagit
- 4th Place Individual Presentation: Marliana K. – Walla Walla
- 5th Place Individual Presentation: Ashleigh N. – Snohomish
Team Results
- 1st Place Team Presentation with Gold Medals: Lynnea G. and Kenna U. – Spokane
- 2nd Place Team Presentation with Silver Medals: Case F. and Katt G. – Snohomish
- 3rd Place Team Presentation with Bronze Medals: McKenna L. and Juniper W. – Thurston
Public Speaking
- 1st Place Public Speaking with a Gold Medal: Malorie L. – Pierce
- 2nd Place Public Speaking with a Silver Medal: Clara Q. – Snohomish
- 3rd Place Public Speaking: Kashley B. – Spokane
Information about all our state equine knowledge competitions can be found on our Washington State 4-H Horse Page Contest Rules and Information.
Medals are awarded to the top three Blue Danish earners in each category. The top scoring seniors in each category advance to represent the Washington State 4-H Equestrian Team at the Eastern National 4-H Round Up in Kentucky this November.
Congratulations again to all!
Washington 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Results 2026
The Washington 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest was held at The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington during the 2026 Spring Dairy Youth Show, on April 24. This event offered a Junior, Intermediate, and Senior division for 4-H youth and had 16 participants. The contest consisted of a written exam and quiz bowl rounds. The top four individuals in the Senior competition are eligible to travel to the 2026 National Dairy Quiz Bowl contest. The selected team members will compete in the contest that is held during Dairy Exposition week at the 2026 North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, KY in November.
The results from the state contest are as follows:
| Name | County | Division | Exam | Buzzer | Point Total | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaedyn P. | Whatcom | Senior | 96 | 60 | 156 | 1 |
| Emmy M. | Whatcom | Senior | 72 | 70 | 142 | 2 |
| Lexi L. | Snohomish | Senior | 52 | 80 | 132 | 3 |
| Danner T. | Lewis | Senior | 44 | 30 | 74 | 4 |
| Clara M. | Lewis | Senior | 56 | 10 | 66 | 5 |
| Andrew S. | Yakima | Senior | 44 | 0 | 44 | 6 |
| Aubrey H. | Lewis | Senior | 40 | 0 | 40 | 7 |
| Case R. | Whatcom | Intermediate | 60 | 120 | 180 | 1 |
| Laken M. | Whatcom | Intermediate | 68 | 50 | 118 | 2 |
| Hunter T. | King | Intermediate | 60 | 20 | 80 | 3 |
| Case M. | Lewis | Intermediate | 60 | 0 | 60 | 4 |
| Emily O. | Yakima | Intermediate | 56 | 0 | 56 | 5 |
| Annelise S. | Yakima | Intermediate | 48 | 0 | 48 | 6 |
| Jacob O. | Yakima | Intermediate | 28 | 10 | 38 | 7 |
| Jack R. | Whatcom | Junior | 68 | 40 | 108 | 1 |
| Emma C. | Lewis | Junior | 24 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
Saddle Up for the 64th Annual Washington State Jr Horse Show!
Join 4-H youth from across the state at the Grant County Fairgrounds, June 25–28, for four exciting days packed with clinics, competition, horsemanship, and fun! Whether you love gaming, dressage, trail, ranch horse, reining, English, Western, or public presentations — there’s something for everyone! Enter early as entries must be postmarked by June 18th.
Event Highlights
- Thursday, June 25: Open Clinics with Heather James & Kimberly Weise
- Friday, June 26: Gaming, Trail, Presentations & Costume Class
- Saturday, June 27: 4-H Dressage, Performance, English, Driving & Horse Judging
- Sunday, June 28: 4-H Performance, Western, Ranch Horse & Reining
- June 27–28: Washington State Classic Open Show
Additional opportunities include:
- Silent Auction supporting show expenses
- Costume Class on a new day
- New Horse Judging Opportunity – Open to all Livestock Judging members too!
- Great competition, learning opportunities, and memories to last a lifetime!
All clubs are encouraged to donate an item for the Silent Auction and bring it to the Show Office on Friday, June 26. Come celebrate 64 years of tradition, sportsmanship, and the love of horses with us!
Ask Dr. Universe: Why Do Gorillas Throw Poop?
Did you know gorillas sometimes throw poop and there’s a reason behind it? Join Ask Dr. Universe as she explores this surprising behavior and what it tells us about how animals communicate and react to their surroundings. Learn the science behind this attention‑grabbing habit!
Submit your question online and you may see your question featured in a future Ask Dr. Universe!
