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.*

Misconduct reshapes regional care: Sleep clinics in Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Brewster, and Spokane are set to close after Dr. Eric Haeger’s federal sentencing over recalled CPAP and BiPAP machines, leaving local patients seeking answers -- get all the details.

State road budget squeeze: Replacing Moses Lake’s Hansen Road bridge will cost $15 to $17 million and could affect WSDOT projects, with emergency bidding and work starting in late June or early July -- see what's planned and when.

Quiet impacts, growing concerns: Washington declared a fourth straight drought emergency after a warm winter. In Grant County, impacts may be quieter with Columbia Basin Project water, but fish and wildfire risks worry officials -- see local impacts and risks.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

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.*

Soup night, sorted: When you need a reliable bowl that hugs back, Pho Saigon keeps Moses Lake cozy with rich broths, loaded banh mi, and grilled rice plates that hit the spot. Add a Vietnamese iced coffee or boba and consider dinner officially handled, no overthinking required.

Spice things up: Need a dinner win that doesn’t require three pots and a prayer? Aromas Indian Cuisine covers you with tandoor-fired dishes, fresh breads, hearty entrees, vegetarian standouts and dessert for the sweet tooth. Put it on your weeknight rotation, treat yourself, and let the leftovers make tomorrow easier.

Warm bowls, cool bowls: When this week calls for either a slurp-worthy tonkotsu or a crisp, make-your-own poke situation, Oishii Ramen & Poke keeps it simple and fresh. Build a bowl, add a little heat, and consider the Evergreen Ramen when you want something light but still satisfying.

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 →

🥪 Volunteer: Care Sack Lunches & Care Snack Bags @ Immanuel Lutheran Church | Tuesday (4/28) at 4:00 PM – Whether you make a solid PB&J or fold napkins like a pro, help assemble Care Sack lunches and snack bags at Immanuel Lutheran by McCosh Park, Tuesdays at 4 pm. Under an hour, all ages welcome. Enter through kitchen doors, or run a food drive.

🕺 Beginner Line Dance Lessons @ Moses Lake Senior Center/ Thrift Store | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:30 PM – Trade the treadmill for a two-step, Moses Lake style. Beginner line dance lessons break it down slow, no ego, no pressure, just music, movement, and laughs. Perfect if you have two left feet, dusty boots, or a doctor who keeps mentioning balance.

✂ Afternoon Stitching Social @ Ties That Bind Yarn | Wednesday (4/29) at 1:00 PM – Bring your yarn and those half-finished masterpieces, then settle in with fellow makers for knitting, crochet, needle felting, cross stitch, or any tidy, non-messy craft. Big table, two cozy seating areas, and no littles, because tiny hands and pointy needles do not mix.

🏺 Kid's Clay: Plant Buddies @ Moses Lake Museum & Art Center | Thursday (4/30) at 10:30 AM – If your kid loves dirt, crafts, and bossing houseplants, this two-part clay class turns lumps into garden pals on stakes or pot hangers, then a glaze day seals the deal. Sign up by April 28, it needs 10 kids to run, and members get discounts.

🌱 FFA Plant Sale @ Moses Lake High School | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 AM – Whether your garden is a blank slate or just needs a little color, the Moses Lake FFA Plant Sale has you covered with flowers, veggies, and lush hanging baskets. Stock up, support the kids, and pretend your thumb was always this green.

🌷 Spring Market @ RNR Garden Creations | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – RNR Garden Creations’ spring market is stacked with blooms, planters, and fresh garden goodies you’ll swear you don’t need until you do. Knock out Mother’s Day, or give your porch a refresh. Come wander, chat with neighbors, and blame the tears on pollen.

🎣 Kids Fishing Day @ Cascade Campground | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Swap screens for bobbers? Bring the K through 6 crew to Cascade Campground Shoreline Cove for a free kids fishing day, where volunteers from Columbia Basin Walleye Club and Potholes Bass Club help them reel in WDFW-stocked trout. Scan the flyer’s QR, sign them up.

This 2,211-square-foot two-story blends smart design with open living and dining that flow to a kitchen with ample counters, generous cabinetry, and a large pantry. A main-level den flexes to a fifth bedroom. Upstairs, the expansive main suite features an oversized closet plus a second closet, a soaking tub, and dual vanity, and three sizable bedrooms share a dual-vanity bath.