Good morning, Las Vegas. It’s National Donald Duck Day. 92 years ago today, a furious garbling Donald Fauntleroy Duck made his screen debut in The Wise Little Hen. Sticklers will note that the first screening was a May 3 charity benefit but Disney stamped it June 9 and we’re not about to argue with the Mouse. I bet you didn’t know that short-tempered duck has appeared in more Disney films than any character in the catalog, including Mickey.

In today’s Northwest Digest:

Pitter Patter

— Marlin Mack

Last week some of you might have felt a 3.8 magnitude earthquake around the Red Rock area. Native Nevadans will know that these occurences are not uncommon, but rarely anything to worry about, so let’s dive in to why.

Last week’s earthquake was centered about 11 kilometers northwest of Summerlin South and roughly 7 kilometers underground. That is shallow; earthquakes less than about 70 kilometers deep fall into that category, and shallow shaking can feel surprisingly sharp near the epicenter which explains why those near Red Rock felt it, but if you are in Skye Canyon probably not.

For perspective, a magnitude 3 often feels like a quick jolt or passing truck. A 4 is more obvious: windows and dishes may rattle, and most people nearby notice it. A 5 can knock items from shelves and cause minor damage. Each whole-number increase represents an exponential release in energy.

Maps show the Las Vegas Valley fault system through the central basin, the Frenchman Mountain system to the east, and numerous individual fault traces. Nevada is commonly ranked behind only Alaska and California for seismic activity, but most Nevada earthquakes are small, remote, or never felt. Southern Nevada can seem quiet for long stretches. That does not mean the ground is inactive; it means most movement happens without making the morning group chat.

Did you feel this one?

The World Cup kicks off Thursday, with 48 teams playing across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico through July 19. Luckily we won’t have to deal with any weird time zone swings this time.

If you want to watch live matches and recaps your safest bet is one of these 24-hour sportsbooks.

2026 Nevada Primary Election | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Clark County vote centers
Vote at any Election Day Vote Center or drop off a completed mail ballot. Check the county’s live information before leaving in case a location changes.

Fitness on The Lawn: Pure Barre | 7 p.m. | Downtown Summerlin
Bring a mat, towel, and water for this week’s free outdoor class.

 Desert Roots Rising Stars: Parisian Excursion | Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum | June 9th, 7 p.m. 
A free-with-RSVP chamber concert at the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, with a small-room art-and-music feel and limited seating.

Athletics vs. Brewers | Las Vegas Ballpark | June 8-10 and June 12-14 | 7:05 p.m.
The Athletics bring regular-season MLB games to Summerlin with a triple-header against the Brewers.

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes | T-Mobile Arena | 6:30 p.m.
The Vegas Golden Knights take home ice for game 4. While we’d all love to watch the game in the arena I don’t think we can all fit so head to your local sports bar or join me at the watch party outside the stadium

Family Game Night | Desert Breeze Park 4-9 p.m.
Bring your towel and prepare for fun for the whole family at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Center. There will be music games and even prizes!

Summerlin Sounds: 80’s Night & Tossing Steel | The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin | 6-9 p.m.
The free Wednesday concert series brings live music, children’s activities, and specialty cocktails for purchase. Bring a blanket and settle in for a midweek lawn night.

️ Gaming in the Teen Zone | Centennial Hills Library | June 10th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 
A heat-proof teen option for ages 11-17, with gaming time inside the Centennial Hills Library Teen Zone.

Athletics vs. Brewers | Las Vegas Ballpark | June 8-10 | 6:05 p.m.
Ready for round 3? The second game of the Summerlin triple-header is going down.

Sun City Summerlin Book Club | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Desert Vista
The second Thursday of the month this book club comes together and this month they’re talking about the fiction novel, Crying in H Mart By Michelle Zauner.

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes | T-Mobile Arena | 6:30 p.m.
Regardless of the outcome tonight there will be a game 5 and you can join the best watch party in town at the arena. No, it’s not a home game, but for just 5 bucks you can watch from stadium seating.

Bacaditos with Brune | Centennial YMCA | 9-10 a.m.
Join Councilwoman Nancy E. Brune to share your thoughts about the community over a light breakfast and bocaditos (finger sandwiches).

Whether that’s an upcoming event, your business, real estate listing or something else we can help you reach a larger audience.

In other news. . .

🍟 In-n-out Opens: The second largest In-n-out in the world is opening today, June 9th. The BLVD Complex operation made the announcement just 24 hours ago, likely because if we were given any more of a heads up the line would span all of the Strip.

🗳️Primary Election Day: Clark County vote centers are open Tuesday, June 9, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters may use any Election Day Vote Center, register or update eligible information the same day, and drop off mail ballots.

🍽️ Restaurant Week: Las Vegas Restaurant Week runs through Friday, June 12, with prix fixe menus benefiting Three Square Food Bank. The event has helped provide more than 10 million meals since 2007.

⚾ Trademark drama: The Athletics have secured their name in three cities over more than 120 years, but "Las Vegas Athletics" was initially deemed too generic. This week’s run of home games hopefully give the club a chance to stand out enough to secure the trademark.

🏒 Knights take Game 3: The Vegas Golden Knights lead the Stanley Cup Final 2-1 after a 5-4 double-overtime thriller. Mitch Marner recorded the fastest hat trick in Final history before Vegas surrendered three historically quick goals of its own. It was chaotic, but it was a win. Game 4 is tonight.

Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM

Bruce Trent Park Farmers Market 2 - 8 PM

Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM

Skye Canyon Farmers Market 2 - 6 PM

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Market Grille Cafe | Isabella Vallin | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening

Summerlin Sounds | The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin | 80’s Night & Tossing Steel | 6-9 p.m.

T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Summit Restaurant | Yukon Jack | 6 - 8 PM

Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening

Rouge Room | DJ Manifesto Presents Moody | 9 PM

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