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STUDIO BASIN: Sheriff Joey Kriete on summer safety and sports awards

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 10 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| June 15, 2024 12:05 PM

MOSES LAKE — In this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to talk about summer safety. Kriete went over factors contributing to increased dangers during the summer and education efforts GCSO has in place to help keep area residents safe. 

In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss last week's stories on Royal softball winning the WIAA's Team of the Month Award, MLCA/CCS eighth grader Rebecca Wiser taking fourth at the state track and field meet, spring football jamborees and Royal football defensive coordinator Jeremy Scroggins receiving the High School Broyles Award.

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