Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Anchorage reshapes tech zoning: Anchorage Assembly voted to block new data centers in residential neighborhoods, limiting projects to commercial and industrial areas with public review and utility input, plus water and energy disclosure requirements -- get all the details.

Pathway from streets to stability: Anchorage has launched Willow Commons, a tiny home program with 32 units offering addiction treatment and behavioral health care, as the city tracks results to refine support for homeless residents -- learn more about the program.

State and city repair channels: With hundreds of potholes reported this spring, Alaska DOT has launched a portal for state roads only. In Anchorage, use the city pothole hotline to report damage on local streets -- see where to report potholes.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Anchorage comfort fix: Waffles and Whatnot serves scratch-made, health-influenced comfort food that hits happy-brain levels fast. Think craveable chicken-and-waffle magic, legit savory builds, and a community-rooted vibe that just feels like home. When you need hearty without the heaviness, this is your move.

Anchorage comfort, Ethiopian style: When you need something warming and shareable, Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant delivers with pillowy injera, berbere-kissed stews, and the Beyaynetu platter that makes deciding optional. Bring a friend, scoop with your hands, and pretend you planned this all week.

Midweek pizza hero: When your week needs a lift, Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria delivers with hand-tossed, stone-baked creations and a pint of Broken Tooth beer that somehow makes traffic on the Seward feel like a distant memory. Grab a friend, pick a weirdly perfect topping combo, and call it a win.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🛍 Spring Book Sale @ Anchorage Senior Activity Center | Monday (4/27) at 9:00 AM – Grab a tote, head to Anchorage Senior Activity Center’s sale to stock up for breakup season, think books, puzzles, games, music, movies, plus fabric and quilts. Monday is the last day, with bargain pricing, and all proceeds support the center. No vendor space, volunteers only.

🎗 Craft for a Cause @ Native Movement | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Bring your half-finished project, or pitch in on red-dress pins, gift-basket goodies, and silent-auction items for the summit and gala. Low-key crafting that counts as doing good, catching up, and finally justifying that bead stash. No perfection required, just nimble fingers, patience, and banter.

🌊 Changing Tides: Aging with Dignity @ Southcentral Foundation Elder Program | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – Lean into your Elder era and join a learning circle on what it means to age with dignity in Alaska Native tradition, with humor and heart. Expect real talk, peer support, and perspective shifts, at the Elder Program on Tudor, no crystal balls required.

🔨 May 1st Nordic Spring Celebration & Auction @ Grant Hall Lobby | Friday (5/1) at 5:30 PM – Whether your skis are by the door, or you prefer bidding to waxing, APU Nordic’s spring celebration delivers. Mingle with elites and coaches, enjoy food, drink, and the Rabbit Creek Ramblers, then bid on fishing trips, skis, artwork, vacation stays, all supporting local athletes.

🍄 3D Mosaic Mushroom Class @ Clay Owen Studios | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Make a 3D mosaic mushroom, a no-green-thumb-needed class where you dress up a wood-turned shroom with chipped glass, white marbles, flower beads, and leaf tiles. Grout it, add sand, rocks, and moss in resin, support multiple artists, and call it an early Mother's Day win.

🧹 2026 Citywide Cleanup Kickoff @ Westchester Lagoon | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Breakup's here, so let's stop side-eyeing the ditches and hit the Citywide Cleanup kickoff at Westchester Lagoon, supplies, neighbors, and all. Grab free bags, drop full ones with Northern Waste, recycle on-site, and score a slice of Matson’s $5,000 by uploading your cleanup pic.

📚 Free Comic Book Day 2026 @ BOSCO'S Comics, Cards & Games | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Comics may be in chaos, but Free Comic Book Day rolls on, with both BOSCO'S handing out the goods. Start at Dimond, then hit Spenard for more, a dice game, Star Wars photo ops, costumes for extra comics, and a Bear Tooth pizza-and-movie victory lap.

On 1.76 private acres with sweeping inlet and mountain views, this 2015-built Colony home offers nearly 3,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 4-car garage with 10-foot ceilings. A chef’s kitchen flaunts Wolf, Viking, Sub-Zero, and a steam oven. Vaulted spaces open to a Trex deck, indoor and outdoor speakers, and direct Potter Trail access.