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STUDIO BASIN: Education, opportunity, candy and solid sports performance

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 5 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| October 7, 2023 12:39 AM

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.

Download the episode at https://bit.ly/SBasin238.

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