Studio Basin News Today

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.

MOSES LAKE – 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.

MOSES LAKE – This year’s Moses Lake volleyball team built off the strides the 2022 squad made, qualifying for the district playoffs and finishing the year at 8-8. “Three years ago the girls did not win a match. I can’t even remember if we won a set or two,” Trammell said on the Studio Basin podcast. “Going into last year and winning matches, taking fourth in league and missing districts by one playoff game – that still haunts us – was fantastic. They saw we can do this, that the ...

MOSES LAKE – 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...

MOSES LAKE – 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...

MOSES LAKE – 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...

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...

MOSES LAKE – 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...

MOSES LAKE – 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 Round...

MOSES LAKE – 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...