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Hey Moses Lake, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A beloved educator’s 39-year finale, the National RV Show, and the Model Home Build Competition + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Longtime educator’s lasting impact: CB Tech Director Christine Armstrong plans to retire July 1 after 39 years with Moses Lake schools. Her leadership supported career and technical education across Grant and surrounding counties — read the full story.

Early intervention and connection: Ephrata School District has been awarded a $30,000 state grant to boost violence prevention, train staff, and build consistent safety practices, supporting students impacted by gang and group-related conflict — see how funds will be used.

Cold storage joins portfolio: Kempen’s SDG Farmland Fund acquired the Pan American and Othello blueberry farms, totaling 405 hectares across Oregon and Washington, expanding blueberry operations in Othello and beyond — see what’s included in the deal.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Create pixel art with Perler beads
• Support youth at NCWJLS livestock sale
• Help staff the New Church yard sale

🫶 We got your back

Sandwich craving, solved: Michael’s Market & Bistro delivers toasty melts, stacked deli classics, and dangerously good house-made chips. Cozy bistro vibes pair with quick convenience when life’s hectic… a reliable fix for days you want something solid without overthinking.

Quick lakeside recharge: Blue Heron Park is an easy win when you need fresh air, with lake views, picnic shelters for quick hangouts, a basketball court, plus swimming and a boat launch when weather cooperates. Low effort, high payoff in Moses Lake.

Next-level game night: Between fresh reads, board games, and TTRPG essentials, Sandbox Bookstore & Games is downtown’s cozy stash for kid-pleasers and brain-benders alike, with dice that seem to roll in your favor. When the week needs a quick win, this spot delivers just enough fun to reset the vibe.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍱 Volunteer: Care Sack Lunches & Care Snack Bags @ Immanuel Lutheran Church | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Every Tuesday at 4, we’re cranking out Care Sack lunches and Care Snack bags at Immanuel Lutheran by McCosh Park. No speeches, just sandwiches, in and out in an hour, all ages welcome, Care van out back. Busy? Run a food drive or hit CareMosesLake.com.

🚐 National RV Show @ Grant County Fairgrounds | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to ditch the leaky tent and claim a rolling guest room, this is it. The National RV Show takes over Grant County Fairgrounds with the year’s best deals, side-by-side rigs, and folks who actually know their stuff.

✈ Take Flight STEM Night @ Garden Heights Elementary | Thursday (3/19) at 5:00 PM – Take Flight STEM Night is landing at Garden Heights with free dinner, hands-on stations your elementary kid will actually touch, and real career inspo from local pros. It’s family-first, different from the other nights in the series, and yes, you still need to register.

🐄 All About Beef @ Double N Ranch Supply | Thursday (3/19) at 5:30 PM – A relaxed beef night with a free dinner brings local producers together for real conversation, idea sharing, and shop talk with Gallagher and Smartlic. Whether you run 1,000 head or three stubborn lawn ornaments, come meet neighbors, swap notes, and eat well.

🎸 Guitar Concert @ Moore Brewing Co | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Grab a seat at Moore Brewing Co and let the BBCC Guitar Ensemble soundtrack your pint with Spanish fingerstyle, bluesy jams, and tight ensemble pieces. It’s real musicianship, zero pretense, and no cover. Good beer, good food, better stories on the way home.

🏠 Model Home Build Competition! @ Smith Martin Bldg | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Got a 6th to 8th grader itching to build something that’s not in Minecraft? This free, hands-on day has teams crafting 3D model homes with kits, or your own add-ons, then snagging bragging rights for creativity, sturdy builds, effort, and clear explanations. Enjoy the quiet.

🏁 Run What Ya Brung Sand Drags @ Moses Lake Sand Dunes | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Run What Ya Brung sand drags are back, a no-judgment, all-throttle throwdown on the strip behind the first parking lot off Potato Hill Road. Free, loud, delightfully dusty, and everyone’s welcome. Bring a chair, your favorite beater, and the neighbor who still misses carburetors.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Moses Lake report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 14%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 43%

A slight chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then areas of blowing dust and a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 9 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Areas of blowing dust and a chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and patchy blowing dust. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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