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STUDIO BASIN: High temps, primary elections and Legion playoffs

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 9 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| July 20, 2024 4:13 PM

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Joel Martin discuss recent headlines in the Basin, including high temperatures, ballots being sent in the mail and the new superintendent at the Ephrata School District.

In sports, the trio recap recent baseball news including the 18U AAA Columbia Basin River Dogs winning their home tournament, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Legion baseball team winning their division and the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs winning the 14U Babe Ruth North Washington State Tournament.

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Today is the final day to file in Grant County
May 7, 2026 5:52 p.m.

Today is the final day to file in Grant County

EPHRATA — Grant County’s candidate filing week is underway, with several candidates submitting paperwork for local offices. Filing closes at 5 p.m. Friday for the upcoming general election. Several races currently remain uncontested as of 12 p.m. Thursday.

Adams County Election filing closes today
May 7, 2026 5:39 p.m.

Adams County Election filing closes today

RITZVILLE — Adams County’s candidate filing week is ongoing, with multiple candidates filing for local offices. The deadline to file for the upcoming general election is 5 p.m. Friday, and several races remain uncontested as of 12 p.m. Thursday.

Changes in financial procedures recommended for Lind after state audit
May 5, 2026 5:52 p.m.

Changes in financial procedures recommended for Lind after state audit

LIND — The town of Lind lost a substantial amount of its financial transaction records for 2022-25, a situation the Washington State Auditor’s Office attributed to a computer failure. However, the WSAO also recommended that town officials revise some of its financial transaction processes.