STUDIO BASIN: PUD rates, Chief for a Day and Dru Gimlin 3-on-3
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MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer breaks down the Grant PUD seeking public input on its future rate policy, as well as Chief for a Day being hosted in Ephrata.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps last weekend's Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Quincy, Moses Lake winning the Kings of the Columbia 7-on-7 football tournament and Ephrata senior Hayden Roberts winning a state championship in the 800-meter run at the 2A State Track and Field Championships.
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OTHELLO — A second man sought in connection with a drive-by shooting in Othello has been arrested.