STUDIO BASIN: MLSD, fire news, Strength of the Basin and summer sports
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years AGO
MOSES LAKE — On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the ongoing issues with the Moses Lake School District, including an odd sidebar relating to the Grant County Morgue. Miller also discusses the fire safety publication, "Living in Wildfire Country" which was released this week and the "Strength of the Basin'' publication released this week as well. The fire publication provides news and tools on combating wildfires while Strength highlights several people around the Columbia Basin that are working hard to contribute to their communities in a positive manner.
In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona breaks down last weekend's Earl Barden Classic, the ACH Senior Legion baseball team sweeping East Valley and the WA Golf Men's Amateur Championship held in Moses Lake last week.
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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.
New Jitterz Sit & Sip Cafe opens in Rathdrum
There’s more than just drive-through coffee stands brewing for Jitterz Espresso. Jitterz, which was established in 2006 by owners Laura and Jason Quast and currently has 11 coffee stands around Kootenai County, can now say it has its first ever sit-down cafe in the region.
Second suspect in Othello drive-by shooting apprehended
OTHELLO — A second man sought in connection with a drive-by shooting in Othello has been arrested.