On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer runs through the results of the primary election. General election season is coming soon, with ballots due Nov. 4.

Then reporter Nance Beston talked about allegations made by a former Grant County Jail inmate about the quality of medical care at the facility and claiming several deaths had occurred within the jail during his stay. However, after reviewing jail records and talking with officials, it turns out that there has only been one death in the jail. Then, according to Chief Deputy of Corrections Phillip Coats, the care exceeds federal standards, even without around clock care. The jail is working on establishing a medical company in the new jail, where 24/7 care would be accessible.

To conclude the news section, Schweizer talked about the Adams County Jail and how they are looking to reopen the facility.

Reporter Caleb Perez led the sports section today and although it's a slow season for sports, he said he and Mike Maynard are working on finding local stories. This week Perez talked about the upgrades to the Ephrata Baseball Field, the opening of Sun City Cycle and Alli Kay Tatum competing in the BMX Racing World Championships.

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Editor R. Hans Miller discusses the upcoming Columbia Basin Hospital bond for the primary election in Ephrata. Miller talks about history of upgrades the hospital has had, planned upgrades with the bond package and what that will cost voters. Then reporter Caleb Perez talks about how Grant County hired a new prosecuting attorney last week. Miller than threw reporter Nance Beston into the hot seat asking them what they have learned during their first year as a reporter. Tune into this episode of the Studio Basin podcast to learn more.

For the sports segment, Perez talked about the upgrades the BMX scene will be getting. He and Miller also gave previews for the upcoming rodeo and fair season in Grant County. Tune into the Basin Box Score for more information on sporting events in the area.

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discusses the potential of the Columbia Basin Railroad being sold. The railroad runs from Connell to Ephrata, going through Warden and Moses Lake. Then Schweizer talked about REC Silicon and what the company may be doing with the Moses Lake building. Next, Reporter Nance Beston talked about Moses Lake School District preliminary finances for the 2025-26 school year. The district has concerns about federal funding, but overall, the superintendent and business manager are feeling confident going into next year. Schweizer ended the news section with an update on the QPlex, the field house in Lauzier Park. The Quincy Valley Parks and Recreation commissioners have reconsidered the design and have decided to pause designing until further research comes in.

For the sports segment, both CBH sports reporters, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard, joined the podcast today. Maynard began by talking about Othello Baseball Alum reflecting on his high school career. Then, he recapped Freewind Martial Arts seminars that happened last week. Before passing it over to Perez, he gave a brief recap on Central Washington Sixers Baseball. Perez discussed Almira/Coulee-Hartline American Legion 18 U entering playoffs. Then, he ended the episode with the Moses Lake Softball championships.