Studio Basin

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.