Studio Basin

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.