Good morning, Spokane! In today’s edition: New savings for diners, a law adding blood type to licenses, the national RV show, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

New savings for diners: Spokane-born YayDay has expanded to include happy hour and daily specials, with the feature rolling out in Spokane as prices climb, aiming to help restaurants draw more budget-minded diners — get all the details.

New sips and blooms: Bluebird’s Cottage is now open in Spokane Valley, serving Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting brews and Sweet Dreamz Bakery treats in a converted house, with breakfast and boutique florals offered — get all the details.

Outdoor spaces and small-house design: WDVA purchased 41.5 acres in Spokane for a new veterans home near the Mann-Grandstaff VA. It has requested FY 2026 capital funding from state and federal sources to advance construction — see design and funding details.

Opt-in for critical information: A new Washington law that took effect January 1 lets residents add their blood type to driver’s licenses for a fee, aiming to speed emergency care and boost donation awareness — get all the details.

Let them climb stuff: When cabin fever hits, We Play offers a sprawling multi-level playground with slides, ball blasters, trampolines, and an eight-obstacle ninja course, plus a cozy toddler zone. Clean, screen-free, and reliably energy-burning. You might even finish a hot coffee while they zoom.

Create Your Own Lantern Class @ Casting Glass Stones | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – This cozy, hands-on lantern class has you designing four glass panels and building an 11-inch showpiece for the mantel, all supplies included, no experience needed. Show up with an idea, leave with a holiday gift that looks boutique, not a last-minute panic buy — see the event listing.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🎸 Pamela Benton @ Maryhill Winery Spokane | Monday (1/12) at 5:00 PM – Pamela Benton brings StringzOnFire, trading searing electric violin for soulful guitar and gliding from blues to indie folk rock, jazz, and fearless originals. Genre-bending, in the best way. Bring someone who likes solos that can melt the ice in your gin.

🏕 2026 National RV Show @ Spokane Convention Center | Thursday (1/15) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been flirting with the open road, the Spokane Convention Center is an RV candy store this week. Biggest selection, show-only deals, and a free VIP tour with two cocktails, extra raffle entries, an extra $1,000 off, and a guide who knows the hookups.

🍷 The Pourfect Pairing @ Bellwether Brewery | Thursday (1/15) at 5:00 PM – Women’s Council of REALTORS Spokane is pouring an easygoing happy hour with drinks, appetizers, and on-the-spot membership for you or your REALTOR friends. Bring your NRDS number and a card, snag your drink ticket, then talk 2025 partnerships and sponsors without the timeshare pitch.

❄ Vibrant Winter @ Pinot’s Palette | Thursday (1/15) at 7:00 PM – Swap winter slush for a glass of cab and a canvas at a Spokane studio paint and sip where you’ll tackle shimmering cherry blossoms. No talent required, just a willingness to laugh, sip, and call it art. It’s Spokane cozy, low stakes, and surprisingly therapeutic.

❤ Date Night Fused Heart Workshop @ Casting Glass Stones | Friday (1/16) at 3:30 PM – Whether you’re wooing your forever person or dodging the group chat, this fused glass date night lets you make something you’ll actually keep. Create four hearts with an instructor, no experience needed, pick up fired pieces in 10 days, and your ticket covers two adults.

🍿 Friday Night Movie: Some Like It Hot @ The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture | Friday (1/16) at 6:30 PM – Head to MAC for Some Like It Hot, part of a series on apartments, hotels, and the Davenport Legacy. GU’s Matt Bolton adds smart context, Curtis and Lemmon outrun mob in heels, tickets are $8, $7 for members, and the galleries take the night off.

🍽 Sensory Dinner @ Nectar Catering and Events | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Trade your usual dinner spot for a four-course sensory feast that actually earns the word “experience.” Think aromas that flirt, textures that surprise, and pairings that play nice with your palate, ears, and eyes. Grown-up indulgence, zero gimmicks, just great company and unforgettable bites.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 40°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 1%

Patchy freezing fog before 11am, then patchy fog between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 40, with temperatures falling to around 37 in the afternoon. East wind around 2 mph. Later: Patchy fog between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 13%

Patchy freezing fog before 9am, then patchy fog between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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