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Rise and shine, Tri Cities!
Before we get into today’s email… I’m excited to share that we quietly launched BaseLocal Business last week, and 400+ businesses have already signed up 🥹 If you own or manage a local business and want to see what the platform’s all about, you can sign up for free in less than five minutes (if you haven’t already).
We launched the platform to make it easier for the community to connect with local businesses in a meaningful way that benefits everyone… and so far it’s going great.
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being here and helping us make this newsletter better every day.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Growing capacity and impact: Pasco nonprofit Grace Collective is converting its original downtown space into Grace Café and Coffee Shop, creating job training for women after a donor bought a second building debt free — get all the details.
New era for skills training: Kennewick’s Tri-Tech Skills Center is on track to finish a $45.5 million upgrade by July, adding a 66,000-square-foot expansion and redesigned spaces for programs like pharmacy tech and HVAC — see what’s planned for Tri-Tech.
Short-term traffic adjustments: Crack sealing on the US 395 bridge at 4th Avenue, Kennewick began January 12 and may last three weeks, with both lanes open during early work and reduced traffic later — see schedule and lane impacts.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its 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.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Kid-friendly events ahead: January’s family fun includes a book swap at Goose Ridge Winery in Richland and the REACH Museum’s free Little Explorers where preschoolers explore fossils and footprints. The January 14 date has passed. The next date on January 21 will welcome Tri-Cities families. See dates and details.
Lash nap, anyone? For set-and-forget lashes that actually fit your routine, A•V Beauty & Esthetics specializes in customizable extensions, plus lash lifts, full-body waxing, and makeup, so you can roll into the week looking awake without trying.
Need a new lid? Whether you’re breaking in a fresh Stetson, snagging a summer-weight Resistol, or upgrading your everyday cap, Caballero Western Wear stocks a solid lineup for men, women, and kids, with folks who nail the fit so it stays put when Tri-Cities winds kick up.
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).
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.
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📆 Around town this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🦕 Little Explorers: Prehistoric Pals @ REACH Museum | Thursday (1/22) at 10:15 AM – REACH Museum’s Little Explorers lets the kids meet woolly mammoths, giant sloths, and a few dinosaurs, then poke at fossils, fur, and footprints. Hands-on stories, songs, and movement keep curiosity high. Included with admission, free for members, and a clever way to tire them out.
💎 UNOde50 Jewelry Trunk Show @ Beaver Bark Gift & Garden Center | Thursday (1/22) at 11:00 AM – Beaver Bark is leveling up your errands with an exclusive UNOde50 trunk show, debuting handcrafted Spanish pieces that feel more like art than accessories. Think oxidized silver, crystals, and leather with attitude. Swing by, try them on, and let your houseplants handle themselves.
🧀 Wine Tasting and Fondue @ Harmonic SoulScape | Thursday (1/22) at 5:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and pop into Roma House for a one-night-only après fix: complimentary Slope Life wine tasting, no ski boots required, and ooey-gooey fondue you can order to share. Free admission, no reservations, just winter vibes, warm cheese, and your neighbors.
🖼 “Becoming” @ Magnolia Studios | Thursday (1/22) at 5:30 PM – Because who among us hasn’t felt mid-chrysalis, take a leisurely wander through Magnolia Studios for Kennewick artist Darcie Evans’s debut, a butterfly-to-human tour of growth, change, and resilience. It wraps with a reception next to Blossom Coffee. Free, family friendly, thoroughly un-fussy.
🕯 Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ REACH Museum | Friday (1/23) at 4:00 PM – Tri-Cities gets fancy with a candlelit tribute to Hans Zimmer, where all those movie moments get goosebump soundtracks again. Think Gladiator to Interstellar performed live in a glowing venue, so you can call it date night, culture, and nostalgia in one.
💖 Crushed Glass Resin Heart Class @ Art YOUR Way | Friday (1/23) at 6:00 PM – Get the stained-glass look without the stained shirt. Make a crushed glass resin heart at Art YOUR Way, with step-by-step guidance, all supplies provided, and color options. Beginners, seasoned hands, and ages 10+ welcome, so bring a friend, embrace the sparkle, and actually finish something.
🕵 Mystery at Greenfingers @ The Mystery Theatre | Friday (1/23) at 7:30 PM – Trade the couch for a proper whodunit at The Mystery Theatre, where J. B. Priestley’s Mystery at Greenfingers serves secrets, twists, and classic British intrigue. Everyone’s a suspect, including you. Bring your best alibi, your driest wit, and a friend.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Tri Cities report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 38°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Mostly cloudy. High near 38, with temperatures falling to around 36 in the afternoon. North wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 38°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 3 mph. Later: Areas of freezing fog after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
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