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Hi Tri Cities, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Aquatic center opening, Cold Stone Creamery debut, and Pacific Auto Fest + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around the Tri Cities protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Room for 500 visitors: Pasco’s $41 million aquatic center will open in mid-June, bringing year-round swimming to the Tri-Cities with indoor and outdoor fun like a lazy river, lap lanes, and towering slides — see features and opening timeline.
Beloved dessert chain expands: Cold Stone Creamery is set to open its first Tri-Cities shop on Queensgate Drive in Richland, offering fresh ice cream made daily. About 20 locations already operate in Washington — get the location and details.
Efforts to secure water supply: Kennewick Irrigation District is upgrading canals and reservoirs, with work moving faster than expected after a mild winter. With low snowpack, canals storing rain could help, but restrictions remain possible — learn what’s changing and why.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Closet nostalgia hit: Whether you’re hunting a perfectly broken-in tee, retro denim that actually fits, or a cap that whispers “scored in the 90s,” The Series Vintage keeps racks tight and the welcome warm. Think of it as an easy wardrobe reset before spring plans, with zero fuss and plenty of character.
Tapas and wine night: Taverna Tagaris nails the midweek vibe with Mediterranean-leaning small plates built around local produce, paired with their own Washington wine. Cozy for catching up, shareable for ‘just one more,’ it’s the kind of neighborhood spot you turn into a habit.
Twirl-worthy pasta plans: Cozy up in a vintage railcar at Monterosso’s Italian Restaurant and let dinner arrive as silky fettuccine, rich Bolognese, or the cult-favorite Tortellini Oreste, all comfort carbs served with a side of nostalgia… the perfect midweek reset.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🦆 Duck Duck…Spring! Paint @ Kindred Spirits | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Round up your lady or gent crew for a spring paint night with Aubrey at Kindred Spirits, where all the supplies, instruction, and aprons are handled. Show up early, sip a zero-proof something, snag a bite, and let your duck come out delightfully wonky.
🦀 4th Annual Crab Feed @ Eagles in Pasco | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 AM – Annual indoor crab feed, live music, and it’s free, so you can save the splurge for bread, plants, and that wildly necessary glitter cup. There’s kid fun, coffee or herbal tea for us, local art to peruse, and a mystery surprise, because of course.
🥞 Flapjack Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast @ Applebee’s Grill + Bar (Pasco, WA) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to eat pancakes for a cause, consider it found. For $15 at Applebee’s on Road 68, you get pancakes, bacon or sausage, eggs, and a beverage, while supporting LCBAS’s work for birds. Get tickets at door or online.
🌱 The Art of Perennial Dividing @ Kennewick Branch – Mid-Columbia Libraries | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Give those overgrown hostas and daylilies a respectful time-out, and learn to divide perennials with our Master Gardeners. Free, no-RSVP class at Mid-Columbia Library by the Demonstration Garden, great for reviving beds, multiplying favorites, and making more plants without a nursery run.
🍿 Family Movies of the 1950s @ Richland Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate 75 years with a back-to-back Disney trio at Richland Library, no CGI, just talking dogs, glass slippers, and a rabbit hole. Sensory-friendly vibes with lights up, volume down, and space to fidget, plus free snacks from the Friends. Bring blankets, claim your patch.
🍛 Hands-On Indian Cooking Class: Chaat Special @ Red Mountain Kitchen (Kennewick) | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Skip another burger run and learn Mumbai’s favorites at Red Mountain Kitchen, where a savvy home chef teaches Pav Bhaji, demos Vada Pav, and blends mango lassi. Real spice work, great stories, then you eat with fellow Tri-Citians, and feel pleasantly superior to takeout.
🚗 Pacific Auto Fest @ HAPO Center (Pasco) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve been wrenching since shop class or just like shiny things, this Tri-Cities car show rolls in with gleaming customs, performance builds, and proper tire-kicking. Expect food trucks, vendors, live tunes, and giveaways, plus family fun. Kids 12 and under free, tickets available.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Tri Cities report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 65°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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