STUDIO BASIN: Grant County Fair and WIAA classification changes
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 11 months AGO
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Seniors Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the various ongoings at the Grant County Fair and the change of command at the Ephrata Armory.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps recent stories on Quincy High School moving to the WIAA's 2A classification, a Special Olympics team beginning in Quincy, the USA BMX Race for Life and Moses Lake naming a new boys basketball coach.
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Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the Friday evening shooting at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
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