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STUDIO BASIN: Immigration concerns, levies and girls wrestling

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| February 3, 2025 5:52 PM

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discusses local immigration concerns and the response from law enforcement and school districts from across the Basin, the upcoming levies in the Ephrata, Moses Lake and Wahluke school districts and the city of Quincy preparing to break ground on its new aquatic center. 

In sports, Sports Editor Ian Bivona recaps recent headlines in girls wrestling, including Othello and Quincy hosting tournaments and Royal winning the SCAC Girls League Championship. Bivona also breaks down recent basketball games for Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Royal and Wahluke. 

The STUDIO BASIN podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/40MmOb1.  

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