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STUDIO BASIN: A round-up of MLSD contract, strike coverage

STUDIO BASIN PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 2 weeks AGO
by STUDIO BASIN PODCAST
| December 16, 2025 7:12 PM

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston and Editor R. Hans Miller discussed the conflicts at the Moses Lake School District, including the budget shortfall, recent teacher contract and financial plans for the future.  

The two discussed what led to the teachers' strike, the strike itself and the new three-year teacher contract. 

Sports reporter Mike Maynard gave updates on the Royals' State Football Championship, Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School basketball and Quincy Jacks basketball. 

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You can also get this episode and others directly at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017652/episodes/18366602



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