Monday, April 27, 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.*

Local retail landscape shifts: Construction is underway for a new O'Reilly Auto Parts store on South Pioneer Way in Moses Lake, right next to AutoZone. The review found no significant traffic or utility impacts -- get all the project details.

Growth costs spark discussion: In Ephrata, City Council is weighing transportation and parks impact fees after a study. Parks projects are estimated at $8 million, and transportation could tap $1.4 million in outside funding -- see what's being considered.

High-stakes fish passage test: Helicopters will release 3,600 tagged salmon and steelhead into the Columbia in late April and through May, as Grant PUD studies fish survival past Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams -- learn how the study works.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - 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.*

Climb smarter this week: If your project is talking back, Inner Fire Climbing offers coaching for central WA climbers with 8 or 12 week training plans, a practical Principles of Problem Solving course, and in-person outdoor technique sessions, plus follow-ups so what you learn actually sticks.

Your culture pit stop: Whether you’ve got 20 minutes or a lazy afternoon, Moses Lake Museum & Art Center serves up Columbia Basin history, a legit art gallery spotlighting regional artists, and the famous giant metal mammoth. Easy, local, and the kind of outing you’ll actually talk about this week.

Hidden gem alert: Whether you need a meaningful gift, a shiny coin for the collection, or a piece of jewelry that actually feels special, Olde World Trading Co keeps the cases full with locally minded finds, fantasy figurines, blades, and glass. Pop in, browse slowly, leave feeling oddly accomplished.

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 →

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 →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

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 →

🥪 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 4-bed, 2.75-bath country home spans 2,933 square feet on 3.5+ acres in a quiet Moses Lake "silent zone," reached by paved, county-maintained roads. Built in 2004, it blends high-end finishes with an open concept and easy outdoor flow. Expansive grounds invite gardens, a future shop, and sunset gatherings under big Eastern Washington skies.