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STUDIO BASIN: Grant County Jail, PUD rates and Basin soccer

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 3 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| April 13, 2024 12:54 PM

MOSES LAKE — 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.

The STUDIO BASIN podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/43ZdyBl. 

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Railroad Fire evacuation notices canceled
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MATTAWA — All evacuation notifications for the Railroad Fire near Beverly have been canceled as of Sunday evening. All roads have reopened.

Level 3 evacuation notices issued for fire northwest of Quincy
July 26, 2026 5:09 p.m.

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QUINCY — A Level 3 evacuation notice has been issued for a section of Road T Northwest near Quincy due to a fast-moving wildfire.

Level 3 evacuation area extended for Railroad Fire
July 24, 2026 9 a.m.

Level 3 evacuation area extended for Railroad Fire

MATTAWA — The area of Level 3 evacuations prompted by the Railroad Fire north of Mattawa has been extended to the area of lower Crab Creek. The Grant County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 3 notice about 8 a.m. Friday for the area about seven miles from SR 243. Level 3 means people in the affected areas should leave immediately. The GCSO issued a Level 2 notice for the area from Jericho to Smyrna at about 8:40 a.m. Friday. A Level 2 notice means residents should be ready to evacuate and monitor emergency information.