Studio Basin: Recent Episodes
R. Hans Miller
The Studio Basin podcast is produced by The Columbia Basin Herald with the purpose of discussing news of interest to the Columbia Basin in Central Washington state. The Columbia Basin Herald covers all of Grant and Adams counties and staff also produce the Basin Business Journal, Adams County Magazine and Grant County Magazine. Our goal is to keep our audience informed in a way that builds community.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston invited Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis onto the podcast to discuss promises the district has made to the community in regards to finances and levy spending. This is a follow-up to the Columbia Basin Herald article titled: "MLSD's Lewis addresses levy promises, elementary start time," which can be read at: bit.ly/1025MLSD
Beston and Lewis discuss the history of mistrust surrounding the MLSD and what the district is doing to rebuild that trust.
Lewis discusses the ongoing conflict regarding elementary start times. The elementary schools are starting at 9:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. because of the budget shortfall and double levy failure that happened in the 2023-24 school year. The district had to take cost-cutting measures to pass a balanced budget, with plans of reinstating the start time by the 2026-27 school year.
To learn more about what MLSD is planning for the future of the district, from a leader of the district, listen to this week's episode.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer opens the episode talking about Sila's new facility in Moses Lake.
Then reporter Nance Beston talks about the ongoing lawsuit with Fowler Construction and Moses Lake School District, along with how repairs at Groff Elementary are coming along.
To conclude the news section, Schweizer talked about the new roundabout coming to Ephrata in the coming years.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks about the construction updates at the new Samaritan Hospital. The hospital is on schedule and on budget.
Then reporter Nance Beston talked about the conversations that have happened between Moses Lake Educators Association and the district at the last board meeting. Educators brought up concerns around reduced educational time of 30 minutes daily and reduced activity time including library, music and physical education. The district said these are working on being reinstated, however, financial stipulations are restricting the district until the 2026-27 school year.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer runs through the results of the primary election. General election season is coming soon, with ballots due Nov. 4.
Then reporter Nance Beston talked about allegations made by a former Grant County Jail inmate about the quality of medical care at the facility and claiming several deaths had occurred within the jail during his stay. However, after reviewing jail records and talking with officials, it turns out that there has only been one death in the jail. Then, according to Chief Deputy of Corrections Phillip Coats, the care exceeds federal standards, even without around clock care. The jail is working on establishing a medical company in the new jail, where 24/7 care would be accessible.
To conclude the news section, Schweizer talked about the Adams County Jail and how they are looking to reopen the facility.
Reporter Caleb Perez led the sports section today and although it's a slow season for sports, he said he and Mike Maynard are working on finding local stories. This week Perez talked about the upgrades to the Ephrata Baseball Field, the opening of Sun City Cycle and Alli Kay Tatum competing in the BMX Racing World Championships.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Editor R. Hans Miller discusses the upcoming Columbia Basin Hospital bond for the primary election in Ephrata. Miller talks about history of upgrades the hospital has had, planned upgrades with the bond package and what that will cost voters. Then reporter Caleb Perez talks about how Grant County hired a new prosecuting attorney last week. Miller than threw reporter Nance Beston into the hot seat asking them what they have learned during their first year as a reporter. Tune into this episode of the Studio Basin podcast to learn more.
For the sports segment, Perez talked about the upgrades the BMX scene will be getting. He and Miller also gave previews for the upcoming rodeo and fair season in Grant County. Tune into the Basin Box Score for more information on sporting events in the area.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discusses the potential of the Columbia Basin Railroad being sold. The railroad runs from Connell to Ephrata, going through Warden and Moses Lake. Then Schweizer talked about REC Silicon and what the company may be doing with the Moses Lake building. Next, Reporter Nance Beston talked about Moses Lake School District preliminary finances for the 2025-26 school year. The district has concerns about federal funding, but overall, the superintendent and business manager are feeling confident going into next year. Schweizer ended the news section with an update on the QPlex, the field house in Lauzier Park. The Quincy Valley Parks and Recreation commissioners have reconsidered the design and have decided to pause designing until further research comes in.
For the sports segment, both CBH sports reporters, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard, joined the podcast today. Maynard began by talking about Othello Baseball Alum reflecting on his high school career. Then, he recapped Freewind Martial Arts seminars that happened last week. Before passing it over to Perez, he gave a brief recap on Central Washington Sixers Baseball. Perez discussed Almira/Coulee-Hartline American Legion 18 U entering playoffs. Then, he ended the episode with the Moses Lake Softball championships.
On this special episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Editor R. Hans Miller asks both Ephrata mayoral candidates policy based questions. Incumbent Bruce Reim and candidate Steve Oliver received the questions about ten minutes prior to filming. The candidates answered six questions with a special final question from Nance Beston, producer of the Studio Basin.
This issue of the Studio Basin was also live streamed to Facebook and a video will be uploaded to our YouTube channel.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston and Caleb Perez discuss the various wildfires that occurred over Fourth of July weekend. Grant County is in an active burn ban. Then, Beston talked about Senate Bill 5583 which raises the cost of hunting and fishing licenses by nearly 38% to help raise funds for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
For the sports segment, Perez talked about the tournaments that happened over this last weekend, upcoming sports camps across the Basin and the retirement of Heather Wood, the Ephrata Softball coach.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discussed Moses Lake's plan to address homelessness post Open Doors Sleep Center closure. Reporter and producer Nance Beston, added on talking about the resource fair that happened in front of the Open Doors Sleep Center Monday last week, including information for all of the resources and contact information.
The news segment concluded with the discussion of vandalism and crime at Connelly Park which has resulted in the park closing Sunday and Monday and having reduced hours throughout the week.
For the sports segment, Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez discussed local baseball, charity golf and martial arts features.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston, alongside senior reporters Cheryl Schweizer and Joel Martin discussed canal safety with the two recent drowning in Grant County and how the Moses Lake Library is as asset for drug prevention in youth, according to the Moses Lake Community Coalition. Then to close out the news segment, the group talked about the double duck rescue that led headlines last week along with events that captured people's attention over the weekend.
For the sports segment, Mike Maynard, sports reporter for the Columbia Basin Herald recapped the weekend events around the basin including 3 v. 3 basketball and 18U Baseball. Then he talked about the feature on local Othello alum. Lastly, he discussed Basin Box Score, the new podcast, he and Caleb Perez have put together.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston discussed the Chief for a Day event and the "No Kings" protest Saturday. Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer spoke about the current updates regarding homelessness in the Basin with the Open Doors Sleep Center set to close at the end of the month. The Moses Lake City Council will be meeting next Tuesday to further the discussion.
For the sports segment, Mike Maynard, sports reporter for the Columbia Basin Herald recapped local sports charity events, reviewed stories about the Moses Lake School District budget shortfall and hyped up the new sports podcast "Basin Boxscore."
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston discussed the recent fires in the Columbia Basin, along with the Grant County Burn Ban. Cheryl Schweizer discussed the recent city meeting to talk about homelessness in Grant County, including the closure of the Open Doors Sleep Center. The two also talked about graduation. Senior Reporter Joel Martin popped in for a preview up some upcoming events this weekend - including the little big show in Wilson Creek and Sage-N-Sun in Ephrata.
For the sports segment, Mike Maynard, sports reporter for the Columbia Basin Herald discussed state tournament teams including Othello, Ephrata and Almira/Coulee-Hartline.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston discussed some of the recent bills that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law and one bill that died in the legislature. The two bills both regard animal rights and safety. House Bill 1046 which allows people to break into vehicles with pets or vulnerable person's locked in them without civil liability. House Bill 1149 which increased the penalties for cruelty to animals and animal fighting. Then Senate Bill 5098 died in the legislature. The bill would have prevented people from having firearms in public places where children could be present, including the Grant County Fairgrounds.
For the sports segment, Caleb Perez, CBH sports reporter, talks about how district golf tournaments went for the Big 9 and CWAC. Moses Lake and Ephrata both have players going to state. He also gave an update on the CWAC district tennis tournament. Sports reporter Mike Maynard then spoke on district tournament play for baseball, soccer and softball. League champions have been decided for the Huskies Soccer team. The Husky Baseball team and the Tigers Softball team are each in crossover games where if they win they get to go to state but if they lose, they go home.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer, and reporter Nance Beston discussed the closure of Moses Lakes Open Doors Sleep Center, two criminal incidents that occurred this week and three of Rep. Tom Dent's bills that made it through the legislature.
For the sports segment, Caleb Perez, CBH's sports reporter, talks about Basin spring sports including soccer, baseball, softball and track and field. Perez gave a preview for the games coming up this weekend.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and reporter Nance Beston discussed the crimes that occurred in the month of March. Miller explained both drive-by shootings in Moses Lake, including the Loop Drive drive-by shooting which had one fatality and four injured and the Olympic Drive drive-by shooting which resulted in no injuries. Beston talked about the rest of the crimes the Columbia Basin Herald covered in March including high speed chases, running from officers and an alleged murder.
For the sports segment, Caleb Perez, CBH's sports reporter, talks about Basin spring sports including soccer, baseball, softball and track and field. Perez gave a preview for the games coming up this weekend.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Cub Reporter Nance Beston and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk about Senate Bill 5098, a piece of proposed legislation that would ban weapons in public areas where children may be present. The bill has passed the senate and is going through the house process now. The bill's sponsor, Javier Valdez, is originally from Moses Lake and stated the shooting at the Grant County Fairgrounds last August was part of the reason he proposed the bill. The shooter shooter recently pleaded guilty. However, both Grant County Fairgrounds Manager Jim McKiernan and Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete have concerns on the implications of the bill.
In the sports segment, Schweizer and Beston discuss the first week of spring sports including games from Moses Lake baseball, Ephrata baseball, Warden baseball and Quincy soccer.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with representatives of the Moses Lake Community Coalition to examine ways to discuss drug abuse prevention with children. In the long run, setting expectations is the key, they said.
In the sports segment, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Cub Reporter Nance Beston discuss state basketball with three Columbia Basin boys teams made it to the state tournament including Royal City, Moses Lake Christian Academy and Almira-Coulee/Hartline boys.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Reporter Nance Beston discuss recent levies in the Moses Lake, Ephrata and Wahluke school districts. Beston also goes over the firing of Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox, which occured on Thursday.
In Sports, Sports Editor Ian Bivona recaps the EWAC Boys League tournament, MLCA/CCS winning the Central Washington B league title, Moses Lake boys swimming advancing to state and Royal defeating Wahluke in the 1A District 5 boys basketball tournament.
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discusses local immigration concerns and the response from law enforcement and school districts from across the Basin, the upcoming levies in the Ephrata, Moses Lake and Wahluke school districts and the City of Quincy preparing to break gound on its new aquatic center.
In sports, Sports Editor Ian Bivona recaps recent headlines in girls wrestling, including Othello and Quincy hosting tournaments and Royal winning the SCAC Girls League Championship. Bivona also breaks down recent basketball games for Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Royal and Wahluke.
MOSES LAKE - In this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss supports for workers displaced by the REC Silicon closure, and Moses Lake's incoming city manager. Miller talks a bit about multiple 2024 year in review pieces for Ephrata.
Sports Editor Ian Bivona later discusses Royal's boys basketball team suffering its first loss of the season, as well as where several local teams are in their respective league standings. Bivona also discusses Othello's boys wrestling team picking up its sixth dual win of the season.
MOSES LAKE - In this - slightly delayed - episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Sports Editor Ian Bivona visit about recent news and sports action. Miller was able to sit down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete last week as Kriete reached the halfway point in his first term heading up the Grant County Sheriff's Office. Miller reviewed what the sheriff said were the accomplishments of his first term and what he sees on the horizon for GCSO. Miller and Bivona also talked about happenings in Soap Lake like the city considering how water in the lake may be used and why the Soap Lake Police Chief is on administrative leave.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down Moses Lake's boys and girls wrestling teams defeating Wenatchee in duals last week, as well as ACH's boys and girls basketball teams taking on Valley Christian and Soap Lake's boys basketball team winning four of its last five games.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer breaks down upcoming levies for the Ephrata, Moses Lake and Wahluke school districts, including their longevity and costs for voters. Schweizer also discusses the passing of Penny Archer, the operations manager of the Moses Lake Food Bank.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps Royal's 10-0 start to the boys basketball season, ACH winning the Banks Lake Brawl and the all-state football lists being released by the Washington State Football Coaches Association.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and staff discuss the new year and how their holidays went. The conversation then flows into how Adams County Pet Rescue had a successful year with more than 700 pet adoptions and how local cities have finalized their budgets.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down the Royal Christmas Tournament, a boys wrestling tournament that saw the Knights lead local finishes with second place.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray stops by to talk about his first semester in the superintendent's seat and the upcoming Ephrata School District operations levy replacement.
In Sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down how the Royal Knights won their fifth consecutive state championship, and delves into local wrestling results from the first week of the season.
In this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to discuss how the holidays impact law enforcement. The pair talk about avoiding holiday scams, foiling porch pirates and why Shop with a Cop is the best part of the GCSO year.
In the sports segment, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer break down Friday's 1A State Football Tournament championship game between Royal and Seton Catholic.
On this week's STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Joel Martin discuss the results of the initiative ballot measure to repeal a ban on natural gas in new construction in Washington and lessons from how coverage of that issue can be used to improve media literacy. Readers are encouraged to think about where news outlets may be trying to lead them rather than allowing them to decide for themselves as they should.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down Royal's run to the 1A Girls State Soccer Tournament and ACH and Royal advancing on in their respective state football tournaments.
Seth Miner, the owner of a local fabrication and welding company Miner Services LLC, the STUDIO BASIN podcast to discuss his journey from couch-hopping, to starting in the welding field, to eventually owning and operating his own welding business. Miner tells his story about how he forged a path to success with the help of his community, wife and his own ambition. For those interested in hiring Miner for a job visit his website at MinerServicesLLC.com or call him at 509-750-1406.
In sports, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona break down state and district crossover games for football teams from ACH, Moses Lake, Othello, Royal and Warden, as well as Soap Lake and Warden both competing in their respective state volleyball tournaments.
On this spisode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Nance Beston discuss the Moses Lake School District naming Carol Lewis its superintendent, Boeing's machinists strike ending and the results of Tuesday's local elections in Grant and Adams counties.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down Week 10 football crossover games including ACH, Moses Lake, Othello, Royal and Warden, as well as the upcoming state cross country meet.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Reporter Nance Beston discussed the Boeing strike, the impacts of the strike and the new contract union members are voting on Monday. The two also discussed another important vote with a discussion about the presidential campaign, the Fourth Congressional district seat and other local elections on the ballot this year. The Studio Basin wants to remind people to turn in their ballots at either a ballot drop box or go to a post office to get their ballot post marked before mailing it to ensure it is counted. The Studio Basin does not promote any candidate or party, but does promote using your constitutional right and responsibility to vote.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps Moses Lake taking fourth at the 4A State Slowpitch Tournament, ACH falling to Wilbur-Creston-Keller in football and Royal defeating Kiona-Benton in soccer.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Reporter Nance Beston speak with Moses Lake School District Interim Superintendent Carol Lewis regarding the district's efforts to face financial challenges and regain the community's trust. Lewis explains how the district ended up with a $20 million shortfall and what the administration have done to course correct and get the district back in the black.
In the sports segment, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down Moses Lake defeating Eastmont in both football and slowpitch softball, LRS volleyball taking on Manson and the Big Bend men's basketball team preparing for the 2024-25 season.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans Miller discusses recent news regarding elections at the state and local levels and provides updates on the Boeing labor disputes.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps recent football games between Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Warden as well as Othello and Ephrata, Almira/Coulee-Hartline football's 5-1 start to the season and the Moses Lake slowpitch softball team hosting its district championship game.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Moses Lake Design Engineer Levi Bisnett joins the show to talk about an upcoming charrette regarding possible changes to the State Route 17 and Stratford Road interchange in Moses Lake. The goal is to bring in members of the community to discuss what improvements could be made to the area.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps recent football action on the gridiron including Royal and Othello beginning the year 4-0, the Royal girls soccer team defeating College Place and Warden volleyball leading the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference.
Joe Kunkel, project director for the ongoing construction of Samaritan Hospital and the Quincy Valley Medical Center, is the guest on the Studio Basin podcast this week.
Kunkel said both projects are staying within the projected budget and on the projected timeline. Construction on QVMC is scheduled for completion in spring 2025 – but there’s still preparation required before the doors can open for patients, Kunkel said. Patients should start being treated at the new facility in summer 2025.
Samaritan hospital construction should be completed by late 2025, with the goal to admit patients by spring 2026, Kunkel said. It’s been a long road for the Samaritan project, but windows are going in, the exterior is close to being finished and interior framing has begun.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer break down recent football, girls soccer and volleyball action involving Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Othello, Quincy and Wahluke.
On this week's edition of the Studio Basin Podcast, we have a bit of a longer episode packed with plenty of content. Starting out, we have Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray and new Ephrata High School Principal Ashlie Miller in the studio to talk about how they got to where they are and what they want to do to move the district and high school forward to support students.
In our lifestyle segment, Moses Lake Public Library Supervising Librarian Austin Foglesong is in to talk about programs at the library, and exciting changes coming up as the facility itself is upgraded.
To wrap up, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down the Columbia Basin Herald's Gridiron Guide and Fall Sports Preview, taking a look at local fall sports teams from around the area.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Regan Shannon, a sophomore at Ephrata High School and freelance writer who wrote a story on summer programs at the Ephrata Public Library. Miller also recaps the Moses Lake School Board passing its budget for the upcoming school year.
Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recounts the Moses Lake Roundup, which brought in new highs in contestants and spectators alike, as well as the Eastern Washington Race for Life Series, which raised more than $16,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last weekend. Bivona also previews the Columbia Basin Herald's Gridiron Guide, an annual football season preview for high school football teams across Grant and Adams counties.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Seniors Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the various ongoings at the Grant County Fair and the change of command at the Ephrata Armory.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps recent stories on Quincy High School moving to the WIAA's 2A classification, a Special Olympics team beginning in Quincy, the USA BMX Race for Life and Moses Lake naming a new boys basketball coach.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete to discuss a recent marijuana bust in the Ephrata area, National Night Out and safety for the upcoming Grant County Fair. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap recent sports news in the Basin, including the Moses Lake wrestling program hosting its Chasing Gold camp, the Larson BMX Track adding lights and Moses Lake's Hunter Blackman being named an All-American at the National Junior Olympics.
MOSES LAKE – In this week’s edition of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, NCW Tech Alliance CEO Sue Kane joins Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller to talk about technology and how it is important to the economic growth of Central Washington. The discussion covers a bit of background on NCW Tech Alliance, the programs it offers and the balance that will need to be reached to make AI a tool to improve people’s lives rather than something that harms people.
Sports reporter Ian Bivona and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the end of the summer baseball season in the sports segment. The seasons for the Columbia Basin Sixers and the ACH Legion team from Almira Coulee Hartline ended at state tournaments this past week with generally successful records for the season.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans Miller takes a look at ongoing wildfires in the Columbia Basin, including the Swawilla Fire located east of Grand Coulee. Miller also recaps news out of the Grant County Community Court and upcoming events in the Basin.
In the sports segment, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recounts his experience at Big Sky Media Days in Spokane, talking to EWU receiver Nolan Ulm, defensive end Brock Harrison and Head Coach Aaron Best. Later in the sports segment is a breakdown of local teams in the American Legion Baseball playoffs.
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Joel Martin discuss recent headlines in the Basin, including high temperatures, ballots being sent in the mail and the new superintendent at the Ephrata School District.
In sports, the trio recap recent baseball news including the 18U AAA Columbia Basin River Dogs winning their home tournament, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Legion baseball team winning their division and the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs winning the 14U Babe Ruth North Washington State Tournament.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sit down for our monthly segment with the Grant County Sheriff's Office. This week the pair discussed water and heat safety and Kriete provided an update on staffing at GCSO and touched on how the new Grant County Jail's construction is going.
In Sports, sports reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap baseball and softball games with the Columbia Basin River Dogs, Othello Red Raiders and Washington Rage, as well as two Moses Lake Wrestling Club wrestlers competing in a national duals tournament in Indiana last month.
MOSES LAKE - On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller reviews leadership changes happening around the Columbia Basin. That includes changes for the Moses Lake, Soap Lake and Royal school districts as well as the city of Moses Lake.
In sports, Royal softball Head Coach Lisa Lawrence joins the show to break down the Knight’s run in the 1A State Softball Tournament this past May, resulting in Royal winning its first fastpitch softball state championship. Lawrence also discusses preparing for the season, winning 12 of their final 13 games and takeaways heading into the 2025 season.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the ongoing issues with the Moses Lake School District, including an odd sidebar relating to the Grant County Morgue. Miller also discusses the fire safety publication, "Living in Wildfire Country" which was released this week and the "Strength of the Basin" publication released this week as well. The fire publication provides news and tools on combating wildfires while Strength highlights several people around the Columbia Basin that are working hard to contribute to their communities in a positive manner.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down last weekend's Earl Barden Classic, the ACH Senior Legion baseball team sweeping East Valley and the WA Golf Men's Amateur Championship held in Moses Lake last week.
In this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to talk about summer safety. Kriete went over factors contributing to increased dangers during the summer and education efforts GCSO has in place to help keep area residents safe.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss last week's stories on Royal softball winning the WIAA's Team of the Month Award, MLCA/CCS eighth grader Rebecca Wiser taking fourth at the state track and field meet, spring football jamborees and Royal football Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Scroggins receiving the High School Broyles Award.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer breaks down the Grant PUD seeking public input on its future rate policy, as well as Chief for a Day being hosted in Ephrata.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps last weekend's Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Quincy, Moses Lake winning the Kings of the Columbia 7-on-7 football tournament and Ephrata senior Hayden Roberts winning a state championship in the 800-meter run at the 2A State Track and Field Championships.
Some tough decisions for the Moses Lake School District, a timeline for a new Grant County morgue and seniors saying goodbye to high school are among the topics for the Studio Basin podcast this week.
Moses Lake School Board members voted last week to borrow money from its capital projects fund to ensure the district could pay its payroll and bills in June. School board members and MLSD officials have been working to address the district’s financial situation in the wake of a rejection of an educational programs and operations levy in April, and the subsequent discovery of some accounting errors that led district officials to believe they had more money than they actually did. It’s an ongoing story, and there will be more to come.
Grant County officials are looking for property to build a new county morgue after determining that the first option, building a facility as part of Samaritan Hospital, wouldn’t work
Grant County Central Services Director Tom Gaines said the space the hospital could provide was too small, given the county’s caseload. County officials have identified a piece of property and are talking with MLSD officials about a purchase.
And it’s the end of the school year, and graduations are dead ahead. June 7 and 8 will be chock full of graduations, from Almira/Coulee-Hartline to Wahluke. A full list of graduations is available on the Columbia Basin Herald website, www.columbiabasinherald.com.
In sports, four local teams qualified for their respective state championship games; the Royal boys soccer team, the Warden softball team, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball team and the Royal softball team.
Royal soccer, Warden softball and ACH baseball all placed second in their title games, while the Royal softball team captured its first fastpitch softball state championship by defeating Seton Catholic 16-4 in the 1A state championship game on May 25.
Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones joined Managing Editor R Hans "Rob" Miller for the news segment of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast this week. The pair discussed the process and cost of filing for office - Jones is running for reelection - as well as a variety of projects going on in the county. Jones also discussed how inflation has impacted the various businesses he owns and operates.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer break down several of last week's district playoff games, including Moses Lake baseball, Royal and Wahluke boys soccer, Ephrata and Othello softball and Soap Lake tennis.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona break down recent headlines in the Columbia Basin Herald, including recent Moses Lake School Board meetings, an officer-involved shooting in Moses Lake, a swatting incident in Ephrata and Boeing firefighters picketing at the Moses Lake facility.
In sports, Bivona and Schweizer recap local district playoff events for Othello and Moses Lake baseball, as well as Quincy, Royal and Wahluke boys soccer.
Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to discuss a recent fundraiser for the Columbia Basin Canines group, which works to support area K9 officers and their handlers. The pair also discusses increasing domestic violence in Grant County, the factors that can lead to domestic violence and some of the organizations in the area that work to help families struggling with the issue.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer break down recent baseball and softball games in the Basin, including teams from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, ACH, Royal and Warden.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Joel Martin break down last week's headlines in the Columbia Basin Herald, Well 20 in Moses Lake, leadership in the Grant County Republican Party, the MLSD's levy being voted down and the Othello Community Pool being closed over safety concerns.
In sports, Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recap local sporting events, including Othello softball's sweep of Prosser, Quincy hosting a track and field meet, Wahluke winning the SCAC (East) over Royal, Ephrata softball besting Quincy and the Jacks falling to Cascade.
This week in the news segment of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller discusses the challenges of fentanyl and other opioids in the Columbia Basin. With about a third of accidental deaths in Grant County being from overdoses last year, area leaders are concerned with addressing the issue quickly and educating the public. After that, Joel Martin joined in to cover the possibilities teff - grain from Eastern Africa - might pose for farmers in the Pacific Northwest, especially Eastern Washington's high desert.
In sports, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona break down recent sporting events in the Basin, including Quincy boys soccer, Othello baseball and Moses Lake baseball, softball and tennis.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona break down the estimated cost of the Grant County Jail, the new director of the Port of Moses Lake and upcoming public meetings regarding the rates of the Grant County PUD.
In sports, the duo recap recent soccer action at Moses Lake, Wahluke, Othello, Quincy and Royal high schools, as well as discuss how Moses Lake BMX aims to continue growth in the 2024 season.
MOSES LAKE – In this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to discuss the issues the county is facing with Fentanyl. The pair discuss what the challenges are for law enforcement as officers work to stem the tide of the dangerous drug in the county and review statistics for Washington and the county in relation to fentanyl overdoses.
In Sports, the Quincy baseball team took down the Royal Knights in a doubleheader on Saturday, winning 8-2 in the first game before a 5-2 win in the nightcap. The Moses Lake 4x100-meter relay team broke a school record that was held for more than 40 years at a recent meet, and is looking to keep improving as the season progresses.
A developing story in Soap Lake, awards for local law enforcement officers for their heroism and summer traffic season in the Columbia Basin were the subjects of the Studio Basin podcast for March 29.
The Soap Lake School Board asked for the resignation of Superintendent Aaron Chavez during the board meeting March 25, and board members also declared a financial emergency. According to the resolution, the financial emergency could lead to reductions in school district staff.
Law enforcement officers from the Moses Lake Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Quincy Police Department received recognition for acts of heroism. Quincy officer Stephen Harder received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism for his part in rescuing an unconscious woman from a burning house in January 2023. Moses Lake officers Edgar Salazar, Kyle McCain, Omar Ramirez and Curt Ledeboer, along with Korey Judkins from the GCSO received the Washington State Medal of Honor for their actions in saving a woman during a shooting at the Gorge Amphitheater in June 2023.
And it being spring and road repair season, traffic is back in the news. Road crews will begin repaving State Route 17 through Moses Lake on Wednesday. Drivers can expect delays during work hours, which for this project will be 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Construction work already has started on the Vantage Bridge, and drivers are encouraged to look for alternative routes on busy summer weekends, when heavy traffic could lead to significant delays.
In sports, Moses Lake High School's baseball team traveled to Seattle to practice at T-Mobile Park, the home of the Seattle Mariners. The opportunity to practice on an MLB field came after the field was resurfaced by Moses Lake-based Northwest Turf Solutions, and grounds crew at the ballpark were searching for a team to run a practice to ensure the field was ready for the Mariners.
The Royal boys soccer team defeated College Place 5-1 on March 23, including a two-goal outing by senior Freddy Cabrera. Royal stands at 6-2 so far this season.
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball and softball teams maintained their unbeaten starts to the season after sweeping Wellpinit in their respective doubleheaders on Tuesday. The Warrior baseball team won 17-1 and 16-1, while the softball earned wins by a score of 16-0 and 19-2.
An update on a new Moses Lake business and Moses Lake High School drama and speech participants coming home with state hardware were among the topics on the March 22 edition of the Studio Basin podcast.
Sila Nanotechnologies is remodeling an existing building near Wheeler Road, and company vice president Chris Dougher said last week the project is on track to open in 2025.
Dougher said the company is also working on hiring operations staff. Once construction is finished, Sila Nanotechnologies is expected to hire about 100 people for its first phase of operation, he said.
Students from the MLHS drama department and speech team returned from the state competition with top awards.
The drama students received a “Best in Fest” award for reprising scenes from their recent production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” They received the top score possible, said advisor and director Sharon Winningham.
Speech competitor Brock Smith took first in the 4A dramatic interpretation category. The MLHS team, working on reviving the program after a few years of relative inactivity, sent seven competitors to state.
In sports, both the Moses Lake baseball and softball teams picked up wins against Chiawana and Mt. Spokane, respectively, with the Maverick baseball team winning in walk-off fashion while the softball squad earned a convincing 7-2 win in their season opener.
The Ephrata softball team defeated Wenatchee 10-3, playing their third 4A team in their first five games. Ephrata senior Peyton Trautman drove in five runs in the win, including a three-RBI double to give the Tigers the lead for good in the bottom of the third inning.
Basin hoopers traveled to Bellvue College last weekend to compete in the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association’s all-star games. Royal’s Caden Allred and Quincy’s Aidan Bews played on the 1A team, while Soap Lake’s Trey Landdeck and MLCA/CCS’s Jonah Robertson played for the 1B team.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Gabriel Davis discuss recent news about road construction across the Basin, as well as an update on the Adams County Pet Rescue.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps boys soccer games in Quincy, Othello and Ephrata, as well as preveiws the Columbia Basin Herald's spring sports preview.
EPHRATA -- Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete joins Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and brings along GCSO's two canine handlers, deputies Zane Bundy and Luis Jimenez. The two are working with new K-9 officers, Malie and Uno respectively, which the department just obtained. Together, the deputies describe why they wanted to work with police dogs, the selection process for Uno and Malie, the benefits of K-9 officers on the force and how training their new partners is going.
In sports, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona break down the 1B, 2B and 1A boys and girls state basketball tournaments from earlier this month, including the MLCA/CCS boys and the Warden girls taking home placements at their respective tournaments.
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake and its burgeoning battery manufacturing sector were cited as the future of energy in a visit by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Gov. Jay Inslee in a visit to town Thursday. A discussion of their visit is part of the Studio Basin podcast.
The Feb. 13 special election was certified Friday; most of the proposals on the ballot were school educational programs and operations elections, and most passed. A levy request from the Moses Lake School District was defeated. So was a capital projects levy in the Wahluke School District.
The Ephrata School District has started a program to support middle school and high school students who are facing behavioral health challenges. It’s a partnership with the North Central ESD. The program is described in Thursday’s Columbia Basin Herald.
In sports, MLCA/CCS boys basketball Head Coach Emerson Ferguson joins the show to discuss the success the 20-1 Lions have had on the court this winter, as well as a look at MLCA/CCS' upcoming regional game.
EPHRATA – In this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller speaks with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete regarding GCSO’s goals for the year. Highlights include recruitment efforts, two new K9 officers, an update to the development of the county jail and Kriete’s kudos to his staff.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer break down basketball action at Ephrata, Royal and Almira/Coulee-Hartline, recap the district wrestling tournaments around the east side and discuss Moses Lake boys swim and dive team’s district title win.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Joel Martin go over last week's headlines, including the city of Moses Lake budgeting a $1 million match to a grant towards water meters, a Wahluke school bus being involved in a collision and the Quincy Valley Medical Center reaching an important milestone in its construction.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over ACH's wins over Mary Walker, local wrestling tournaments around the area, Moses Lake splitting a wrestling dual against Davis and previews upcoming district tournaments.
MOSES LAKE — The Jan. 19 Studio Basin podcast opens on a somber note, reporting the death of Mattawa Police Department Chief Robert Salinas. Salinas passed away unexpectedly Jan. 16; he was remembered as “Chief Bob” by Mattawa residents.
The Multi-Agency Communications Center let the Columbia Basin Herald take a look at some of its new and upgraded technology, which was the subject of a story Wednesday. Not all the pieces are installed yet, but when it’s all complete MACC will have the capability to provide services like almost simultaneous translation and prioritizing calls.
The MACC administrators are asking people to use the dispatch center’s website to report non-emergency situations. Non-emergency calls also ring into the call center, and shifting some of those non-emergency calls will help the staff prioritize emergencies, said MACC Director D.T. Donaldson.
The 2024 session of the Washington Legislature has opened, and the Columbia Basin Herald will be publishing the reports of intern Renee Diaz throughout the session.
In sports, sports reporter Ian Bivona and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week's marquee games across the Basin, including the Royal Knights defeating Quincy in boys basketball, MLCA/CCS winning a thriller against Soap Lake and the Moses Lake boys wrestling team winning their fourth straight dual.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer is joined by Aaron Chavez, the superintendent of the Soap Lake School District, who has been on the job since July 2023. He discusses his impressions of the school district, challenges and opportunities in Soap Lake, and the Soap Lake educational programs and operations levy that will be on the Feb. 13 ballot.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Schweizer recap last week's sports headlines from the Basin, including two wrestling tournaments being held in the area, results from recent Quincy and Wahluke basketball games and the 18/19U Columbia Basin River Dogs making the move to American Legion Baseball.
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Grant County Sheriff's Office public information officer Kyle Foreman joins Managing Editor Rob Miller to discuss the county's crime in review for 2023.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week's high school basketball across the Basin, and take a look at some of the teams on top of their respective leagues.
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, State Representative Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) stops in to discuss his priorities for the 2024 Washington Legislative Session. Before getting into the meat of the session, he discusses how he started raising bison on his Moses Lake ranch. Then he discusses his passion for childcare concerns, a bill to help firefighting agencies work better together and bipartisan efforts and the importance of relationship building in the state legislature.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona is joined by Moses Lake football Head Coach Brett Jay and Maverick quarterback Brady Jay, where the trio discuss Moses Lake's 2023 season in depth from the 8-0 start, the offensive success, a strong senior class and takeaways from the season.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recap last week's headlines, including the Adams County Pet Rescue negotiating for additional funds with the City of Othello, Moses Lake City Manager Kevin Fuhr receiving the Person of the Year award by the Moses Lake Community Coalition and discuss news with the PUD rates.
In Sports, the two talk about wrestling tournaments at Othello, Royal and Warden, Moses Lake boys and girls basketball picking up wins over Pasco and the success the Royal football team's defense had this fall.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recap some of last week's headlines, including Othello passing its 2024budget, Quincy designing its fieldhouse and aquatic center, holiday celebrations and Royal's state title win. Quincy football coach Russ Elliott, Caribou Trail League Coach of the Year, talks about the 2023 season in the sports segment. The Jacks finished 5-5 on the season, winning their first CTL game in a long time, and Elliott discusses where the team is now and what he's hoping for in the future.
A happy elf and his directors from The Masquers stop by the studie to discuss “Elf: the Musical” which is coming up at the Soap Lake theater. Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk to co-directors Clifford and Stacey Bresee and the star of the show, Clark Dalton, about putting on a Broadway show on a small stage, the positive impact of the Masquers and theater in general and a bit about the 45-year history of the troupe. There’s even a brief burst of song – fortunately by Dalton rather than Miller.
In sports, Moses Lake volleyball Head Coach Krystal Trammell joined Sports Reporter Ian Bivona to talk about the Mavericks' success on the court this past season, including numerous players named to all-league lists, Trammell being named co-Big 9 Coach of the Year and creating a positive culture around the program.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller goes over local results from last week's election, as well as an update to animal rescue facilities in Grant and Adams counties. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona previews state football matchups and recaps performances at the 1B and 2B State Volleyball Tournaments.
Peny Archer of Community Services of Moses Lake is the guest on this week’s edition of the STUDIO BASIN podcast. Archer talks about operations of the Moses Lake Food Bank, the level of need for its services in the community, and how people can support it. Archer also talks about how she became involved at the food bank, where she started as a volunteer about 23 years ago.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter go over last week’s action on the gridiron, as well as some district soccer and swim and dive.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Kelsey Gribble, the owner of Sole Performance in Ephrata and a local artist, to discuss Gribble's photography, her brand Spooky Behavior and a bit about Sole Performance.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona previews this week's football action across the Basin, including an exciting matchup between Moses Lake and Eastmont, as well as where teams stand atop their respective conferences.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller talks about the ongoing issues related to stray animals and overcrowded animal shelters in Grant and Adams counties. Next, Columbia Basin Herald Multi-Media Marketing Specialist Jeannie Austin joins the show to talk about her involvement in Moms Helping Moms of Grant County. Lastly, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps last week's games, including Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Ephrata football, Moses Lake volleyball and Moses Lake slowpitch softball.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Wahluke School District Superintendent Andy Harlow joined Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer to talk about some of the challenges the district has faced and some of the things its administration and staff have done to meet them. Harlow is a veteran of more than 20 years in the district, and talked about how he came to Mattawa and the rewards of teaching in the district.
Wahluke district patrons will decide the fate of a capital levy in the November general election, and Harlow talked about what’s in the levy request and the rationale behind it.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Managing Editor Rob Miller go over some of the achievements made by local teams over the previous week, including Moses Lake football, Royal football, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball and Soap Lake volleyball.
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne stops by to talk about accomplishments at the district and how the district is working to ensure students and parents are successful. Payne and Managing Editor Rob Miller also discuss opportunities to build community and the economy in Ephrata and upcoming opportunities for parents and educators to learn better communication skills with youth.
Next, Interim Moses Lake Police Department Chief, Cpt. David Sands stopped in for this month's Chatting With the Chief segment. He spoke with Miller about upcoming community events and holiday safety.
Lastly, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week’s Moses Lake, Othello and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague football games, go over the Moses Lake girls swim and dive team’s success and recap Warden volleyball losing their first game of the season.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Joel Martin recap last week's headlines, including the groundbreaking of a new library in Royal City, the Grant PUD budget and CBHA receiving grants for helping youth access mental health care.
Next, MLCA/CCS Football Head Coach Aaron Noble joins the sports segment with Sports Reporter Ian Bivona, going over the Lions' 4-0 start, the beginning of the school's football program and his life in coaching.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Karisti Cox with Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center stops into the STUDIO BASIN studio to talk about the recent Walk to End Alzheimer's with Managing Editor Rob Miller. While she's with us, she also talks about hope on the horizon for treatment of the disease and offers a few tips on how to help those facing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia live better lives.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer go over football games at Warden, MLCA/CCS and ACH, as well as the Soap Lake volleyball team's win over Cascade Christian.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over the Columbia Basin Herald's fall sports preview, covering local cross country, girls soccer and volleyball teams as they prepare for the 2023 season.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sat down for a monthly discussion with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete. The pair spoke about the value of transparency for law enforcement, how the GCSO budget process is moving toward finalization and the retirement of K-9 Chewbacca as well as a donation from Moses Lake Industries to bring in a new K-9 unit to serve Grant County residents.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer go over a handful of last week's football and girls soccer games from around the area.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin Podcast, Sheri Call, president and CEO of the Washington Trucking Association joins Managing Editor Rob Miller to talk about the state of the trucking industry and efforts to recruit younger drivers into the field as the large Baby Boomer generation retires and Gen X and younger work to step in and fill the gap.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer go over Moses Lake BMX's Race for Life as well as the Gridiron Guide, previewing the 2023 football season.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona discuss last week's headlines, including the cost changes for Samaritan Hospital, Ephrata's boil water advisory, the City of Moses Lake issuing a new graffiti ordinance and the Grant County Fair.
Next, the two go over coverage for the upcoming Gridiron Guide, which previews each team in this upcoming football season, as well as recap the Moses Lake Roundup.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona go over last week's headlines, including the victim of a Moses Lake shooting being identified, changes to the city councils in Soap Lake and Othello and the Grant County Fair. In sports, the two discuss Moses Lake BMX's Race for Life, the Agri-Service Demolition Derby and the Moses Lake Roundup.
In this month's segment with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller discusses National Night Out, fighting cancer, domestic violence and an update on the new Grant County Jail facility with the sheriff. Kriete also shares that his daughter, a long-time standout in the local softball arena, will be leaving for college soon to play at the college level.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer go over last week's Washington Junior Golf Association State Championship, Moses Lake senior Paige Perkins garnering All-American honors at Junior Olympics, Ephrata hiring Lyndsy Roberts as the school's new cross country coach and Moses Lake wrestling's off-season work.
To open this week’s edition of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Quincy School District Superintendent Nik Bergman. Bergman talks with the Studio Basin podcast about his background, some of the challenges facing QSD, some of its successes and the district's path forward.
For this month's Chatting with the Chief segment, Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr reviews National Night Out and how the Moses Lake Police Department's new license plate reader cameras and how they help keep the town safe. He also talks with Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller regarding safety in school zones as schools across the Basin open up later this month.
To close the podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Schweizer discuss last week’s sports headlines, including a Little League tournament in Othello, BBCC hiring a new women’s wrestling coach, the Washington Junior Golf Association hosting a tournament in Moses Lake and Eastern Washington football opening fall camp.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the total project cost for a new Samaritan Hospital, a Moses Lake physician losing their license and last week's health fair in Mattawa.
Next, Royal Softball Head Coach Lisa Lawrence joins Sports Reporter Ian Bivona for the sports segment, where the two discuss Royal's second-place finish at state and this past season for the 18U Moses Lake Rattlers.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Quincy Chief of Police Ryan Green, where the two discuss Green's career in law enforcement, his goals for the position and challenges facing Quincy. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over renovation projects at Central Washington University and Lions Park in Othello, the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs finding success at regionals and athletic camps at Moses Lake and Warden high schools.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week’s sporting events around the Basin, including the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs winning the Babe Ruth North Washington tournament, Warden Wrestling raising over $10,000 at its golf tournament and more.
Next, Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete joins Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller for this week’s news segment. Kriete tells listeners about the new jail, where staffing is at for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the two chat a bit about how fentanyl is negatively impacting the communities GCSO serves.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer recaps Fourth of July events from across the Basin, as well as Soap Lake's new city council member, Othello's new police chief and an update on animal control in the Basin. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over the 18U River Dogs placing third at the Spokane Wood Bat Classic and more.
MOSES LAKE – Pam Thorsen, secretary for the board of directors for the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce, talks about the goals of the chambrer with Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller. They touch on a variety of topics such as how transportation and community partnerships can impact businesses.
In this month’s Chatting with the Chief segment, Moses Lake Police Chief talks with Miller about fireworks safety, the impacts of fentanyl on the community and law enforcement and the Moses Lake Police Department’s annual crime report and how the MLPD stacks up with departments across the state.
In sports, Ian Bivona recaps the first day of the Spokane Wood Bat Classic where the 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs began the tournament with a 2-0 record, two Moses Lake youth baseball teams having success on the diamond and more.
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On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Big Bend President Sara Thompson Tweedy and Big Bend Director of Communication Matt Killebrew. The trio discuss Big Bend's academic achievements and its role in the community, and later talk about Thompson Tweedy's involvement with the Grant County Animal Outreach.
Newly-hired Herald reporter Gabriel Davis makes his Studio Basin debut, talking about his interest in writing and his goals in the position.
Lastly, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over last week's action on the football, baseball and softball fields.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss water conservation across the Basin, fires and fire season as well as recap graduation and Quincy's 100% graduation. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament, a football scrimmage held in Royal City and more.
On this week’s Basin Studio podcast, Senior Reporter Charles H. Featherstone talks with outgoing Ephrata Interim city administrator, former Ephrata police chief and 25-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol Kurt Adkinson about his time in the WSP and what he learned as a police officer. Adkinson mentions a long trip his uncle Mike Adkinson is taking from Bellingham to Perch Lake, Minnesota, and back on a John Deere tractor to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease. To find out more check out www.facebook.com/tractortripforparkinsons.
Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss last week’s sports headlines, including MLCA/CCS bringing on football in 2023, the 2023 Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament and more.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, General Manager Bob Richardson joins to preview the Basin Business Journal's 40 under 40 program, highlighting younger individuals in business around Eastern Washington. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps last weekend's results in state softball tournaments, state track and field meets and state tennis matches.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Glenda Bishop, CEO of the Quincy Valley Medical Center, where the two discuss the construction of the new hospital in Quincy. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona goes over placings from state golf tournaments, as well as athletes heading to state tennis and track and field championships.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Othello mayor Shawn Logan about some of the challenges and opportunities facing the city. Logan discusses some of the things city officials are doing to attract new business, and how the city plans to accommodate growth when it comes. Logan also talks about some of the challenges the city faces, such as making sure there’s adequate housing and water for current and future residents. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps last week's district playoff games and previews upcoming state tournaments.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer recaps last week's headlines including the Moses Lake City Council meeting, an update on the Grant County Jail and Othello's interim police chief. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona talks about ongoing district tournaments across the Basin.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Charles Featherstone sits down with Ryan Boldman of the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk with Adolfo Coronado, head coach of Othello girls basketball, about the Huskie's sixth-place finish at the 2A state tournament in March.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and staff writer Rebecca Pettingill discuss this week's headlines, including the Blake Fix and an update on the Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona sits down with David Peralez, the head coach of the girls wrestling team at Moses Lake, to talk about the team's 3A/4A state title, being nationally recognized and more.
On this week’s episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Charles Featherstone sits down with Matt Moore of family-owned furniture and appliance retailer Moore Furniture in Ephrata. The two discuss what’s affecting the market for furniture and appliances. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona and staff writer Rebecca Pettingill recap the previous week of sports in the Basin.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Charles Featherstone sits down with Bruce Reim, the mayor of Ephrata. The two discuss records requests and more. Later, sports reporter Ian Bivona and managing editor Rob Miller recap last week's Basin sports action.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer spoke with Samaritan Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer Theresa Sullivan, Chief Administrative Officer Alex Town, and Gretchen Youngren, chief development and communications officer, to discuss the reasons behind the hospital’s request district voters for a construction bond and what has changed since the project was first approved. They also discussed the cost to property owners and talked about contingency plans if the bond is rejected.
Next, Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr stopped by April 6 for the first installment of Chatting with the Chief, a monthly segment where we'll be talking with Fuhr regarding operations at MLPD. This month, Fuhr spoke to us about the MLPD Annual Report and departmental goals for 2023.
Finally, sports reporter Ian Bivona recapped last week's spring sports action with games for Othello, Moses Lake and Warden.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Quincy City Administrator Pat Haley to discuss growth in Quincy and how that growth has affected the area.
Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps the previous week of Basin sports action.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer discuss last weekend's Brews and Tunes event in Moses Lake, American Medical Response's announcement of ceasing operations in Grant County and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona runs through the stores from this week's spring sports preview.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Charles Featherstone sits down with Don Meseck, a regional labor economist with the Washington State Department of Employemnt Security, The two discuss the labor force in Grant and Adams Counties.
Next, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and sports reporter Ian Bivona discuss this past week's sports action, as well as take a look at the Columbia Basin Herald's upcoming spring sports preview.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer discuss recent test flights at the Grant County International Airport, a new school in the Moses Lake School District and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps the state basketball tournaments in Yakima and Spokane, where three local teams took home hardware.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Charles Featherstone sits down with Pat Boss, the director of government affairs and public relations at Columbia Basin Railroad, to discuss economic development and more with the Columbia Basin Railroad.
Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona and managing editor Rob Miller talk about the Mat Classic and Boys State Swimming and Diving Championships hosted last weekend, and preview the upcoming boys and girls basketball regional matchups.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Moses Lake School District Superintendent Monty Sabin to discuss how he got involved in the education field, how the district has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins to preview this weekend's regional wrestling competitions and district basketball games.
On this edition of the Studio Basin podcast, staff writer Rebecca Pettingill joins senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer to discuss the state legislative session, Samaritan Healthcare asking for a $130 million construction bond authorization and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins to talk about Othello basketball, Quincy's Bring Home Da Beef girls wrestling tournament and more.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, managing editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Charles Featherstone recap this week's Washington-Oregon Potato Conference, followed by discussing the murders of Yanira Cedillos and Theresa Bergman as trials approach in the near future.
To close the episode, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps the previous week in Basin sports action as regular seasons begin to come to a close.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer discuss local crime throughout the Basin, including recent fentanyl seizures, catalytic converter thefts and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps the past week in local sports, including the Moses Lake girls wrestling team capturing a league title with a win over Davis.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner joins the show to discuss how he got involved with law enforcement, what it's like to be a sheriff and much more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona breaks down the past week of sports action in the Basin.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr joins the program to discuss MLPD's new community services center and recaps the previous year for the department. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona goes over the past week's sporting events here in the Basin.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporters Cheryl Schweizer and Charles Featherstone, along with sports reporter Ian Bivona, discuss their favorite stories from the year. The topics range from barges, championships and the people of the Basin.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, managing editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss recent traffic accidents, funding for Moses Lake's new police station and more. Next, Shawn Cardwell, director of the Columbia Basin Allied Arts, joins the show to discuss local arts here in the Basin. Lastly, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps local sporting events over the past week including Moses Lake basketball and Othello wrestling.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, managing editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss local law enforcement's charitable programs during the holiday season, fuel prices and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins to talk about Royal's 11th state football championship and a full week of winter sports.
On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, managing editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss Joey Kriete being sworn in as Grant County Sheriff, Quincy's hospital project and a new union contract in Quincy. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins the program to discuss the beginning of winter sports season and the Royal Knights aiming for their third-straight state title on the gridiron.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Charles Featherstone and staff writer Joel Martin discuss the City of Moses Lake passing its 2023 budget, and a Thanksgiving celebration at Rick's Eatery and Entertainment. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins the show to preview the 2022 Apple Cup and Royal's state semifinal matchup against Freeman on Saturday.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer recap this week's headlines from around the Basin, including Quincy's indoor recreation facility project, Othello's traffic circle study, improvements on the Larson community and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins to recap the sporting news of the past week.
On today's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Samaritan Healthcare Commissioner Alan White and Chief Executive Officer Theresa Sullivan join the show to discuss their project to build a new Samaritan Hospital, as well as financial challenges that the project has faced. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona hops on to recap local state championships and Washington's professional sports teams.
On today's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Grant County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman joins the show to discuss his role with senior reporter Charles Featherstone. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona talks about recent district championship games here in the Basin.
On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer discuss local happenings in the Basin over the past week, including Samaritan Healthcare increasing wages, a new irrigation water right in Moses Lake and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona discusses this week's updates in local and professional sports.
Better Business Bureau spokesman Logan Hickle joins the CBH team on the podcast to talk a bit about how the BBB is tracking scams and how consumers can protect themselves. In the sports segment, sports reporter Ian Bivona talks about the Mariners' season this year, the Kraken getting started, how the Seahawks are doing and - of course - local sports results for the last week, including an impressive running game on the part of at least one local team.
Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona talk about how they got into the reporting business, what they enjoy about it, their goals as journalists and what a good day on the job means. Then, Bivona wraps that up with a bit of local sports news including info on Soap Lake's recent football game and the Maverick girls' performance on the diamond. Check us out here, online at www.columbiabasinherald.com or on the Columbia Basin Herald app.
On this week's episode, senior reporter Charles Featherstone is joined by senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and paginator Joel Martin to discuss headline news from the past week here in the Basin. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins to discuss professional and local sports, including the Mariners qualifying for the postseason.
On this week's episode, senior reporter Charles Featherstone is joined by staff writer and paginator Joel Martin as well as multi-media marketing consultant Mallory Tidball to discuss Eviation’s battery-powered Alice airplane and Moses Lake School District's new logos at Columbia and Frontier Middle Schools. Later on, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins the program for a recap on the week's sports from the local and professional level.
Charles Featherstone talks about the health of Moses Lake - the body of water, not the city - while Cheryl Schweizer talks about local health services and Ian Bivona - Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter - dishes all the info on Columbia Basin sports.
Senior reporters Charles Featherstone and Cheryl Schweizer discuss the Othello Fair, Moses Lake's new mayor, the establishment of a municipal court in Othello and Moses Lake's improvement in community rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins the program to discuss recent happenings on the gridiron, along with the Moses Lake cross country team's trip to the Iolani Cross Country Invitational.
Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams joins Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller for a talk on what a city manager does, projects coming up for Moses Lake, housing concerns and city budgets. Afterward, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona talks about the start of football in the Columbia Basin.
Reporter Joel Martin, Senior Reporter Charles Featherstone and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona talk about water and water-related issues. With an exceptionally wet spring followed by a dry, hot summer in the Basin, fire risks are high and crops have been impacted by the abnormal weather. Plus, always one to reminisce, Featherstone talks about his "cruise" down the Columbia and Snake rivers again.
This week's episode digs into the happenings at the Grant County fair with virtual and stuffed chicken showings, good vendor food and a discussion with sports reporter Ian Bivona about his first ever fair. We also delve into how the Seahawks' preseason is going, WNBA action with the Storm, local sports teams getting out to practice and when the annual Gridiron Guide will hit news racks.
In this edition of Studio Basin, we discuss a possible police station coming to Moses Lake, the Grant County Fair and Charles Featherstone discusses his recent trip on a shipping barge. On to sports, we talk about the Babe Ruth World Series and the Moonlight Paddle in Soap Lake. Thank you for listening!
In this edition of Studio Basin, we talk about the election results for Grant and Adams counties in August 2022 at the top of the podcast. We then talk about multiple wildfires burning in the Columbia Basin and how listeners can protect their homes. We then skip on over to sports to talk about the Little League World Series coming to Ephrata and boat races on their way to Soap Lake - with a bit of hypercolor drug along. Thank you for listening!
In our inaugural episode recorded July 29, 2022, we talk about the challenges businesses in the Columbia Basin are facing post-pandemic, the start of fire season and what Basin residents can do to keep their homes and businesses safe in the first roughly 20-minute segment. Following that, we talk about sports with CBH sports reporter Ian Bivona. What's in store for the Seahawks this next season, how are the Mariners doing and - on the local front - the new athletic director at Big Bend Community College and this weekend's sports coming to the Basin.