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STUDIO BASIN: Columbia Basin Foundation - $28K in 28 Days
February 10, 2026 4 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Columbia Basin Foundation - $28K in 28 Days

MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Foundation Executive Director Corinne Isaak stopped by to chat with Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller about a fundraiser for one of CBF’s community partners, His Helping Hands.

STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake School Board: how it works, challenges, successes
February 4, 2026 2:08 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake School Board: how it works, challenges, successes

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter and Producer Nance Beston sat down with Moses Lake School Board President Kirryn Jensen, Vice-President Paul Hill, and MLSD Director of Communications Ryan Shannon. The group discussed how a school board operates, common misconceptions in the community, and the challenges and successes they’ve experienced while serving. They also shared advice for those interested in pursuing a school board role. All three emphasized the importance of community involvement, encouraging residents to attend school board meetings and participate in local events.

STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz
January 27, 2026 6:10 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz to discuss ongoing city projects,

STUDIO BASIN: New Year’s traditions and plans
December 30, 2025 6:01 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: New Year’s traditions and plans

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans Miller, along with reporters Nance Beston, Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez discussed New Year's plans and traditions. Miller is taking it easy with plans to fish and spend time with his wife. Maynard shares a story about scaring the demons away into the new year. Beston talks about the passing grapes under the table. Perez plans to spend time with his nephews to bring in the new year.

STUDIO BASIN: A round-up of MLSD contract, strike coverage
December 16, 2025 7:12 p.m.

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

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.

STUDIO BASIN: MLSD superintendent discusses promises, district's future
October 20, 2025 5:58 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: MLSD superintendent discusses promises, district's future

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston invited Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis onto the podcast to discuss promises the district has made to the community about finances and levy spending. This is a follow-up from the statement Carol Lewis made at the previous regular school board meeting and the Columbia Basin Herald article titled: "MLSD's Lewis addresses levy promises, elementary start time," which can be read at: bit.ly/1025MLSD.

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