Best Columbia School Of Journalism Podcasts (2024)

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Grant County Jail, PUD rates and Basin soccer 22:05

6d ago22:05

22:05

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona break down the estimated cost of the Grant County Jail, the new director of the Port of Moses Lake and upcoming public meetings regarding the rates of the Grant County PUD. In sports, the duo recap recent soccer action at Moses Lake, Wahluke…

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Fentanyl challenges and sports successes 39:55

10d ago39:55

39:55

MOSES LAKE – In this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to discuss the issues the county is facing with Fentanyl. The pair discuss what the challenges are for law enforcement as officers work to stem the tide of the dangerous drug in the county and review statist…

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Ana: Humble Beginnings in NYC, Hard Work at Columbia University Towards a Bright Future 25:58

16d ago25:58

25:58

Ana, first in her family to attend university, is a prime example of how a motivated person who works hard towards concrete goals can achieve her dreams. Ana graduated from Manhattan Hunter Science High School in 2021. Her academic focus, and desire to take advantage of all the opportunities available to her has set her on a course of to be a medic…

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Soap Lake School District, traffic updates and Maverick baseball 23:25

20d ago23:25

23:25

A developing story in Soap Lake, awards for local law enforcement officers for their heroism and summer traffic season in the Columbia Basin were the subjects of the Studio Basin podcast for March 29. The Soap Lake School Board asked for the resignation of Superintendent Aaron Chavez during the board meeting March 25, and board members also declare…

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Jordan: A Fullbright Scholar in Bolivia after Graduating from the University of Chicago 32:19

25d ago32:19

32:19

I call Jordan the turn around kid. His early years at Commack High School were a struggle for him. But he worked hard to overcome challenges and reached lofty academic heights before graduating in 2017. He went to the University of Chicago with specific academic intentions. He turned those intentions around graduating in a field that he did not int…

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Speech and drama, Sila Nanotechnologies and all-star basketball 27:36

27d ago27:36

27:36

An update on a new Moses Lake business and Moses Lake High School drama and speech participants coming home with state hardware were among the topics on the March 22 edition of the Studio Basin podcast. Sila Nanotechnologies is remodeling an existing building near Wheeler Road, and company vice president Chris Dougher said last week the project is …

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Andrea: Excellence at Eppendorf, a Global Leading Life Science Company 19:34

29d ago19:34

19:34

In 1998 Andrea left Huntington High School to study biology at McGill University in Montral, Canada, she came back to Huntington and using her talent and resiliency she has become Head of Global Digital Marketing Channels at Eppendorf, a global leading life science company that develops and sells products for commercial and academic laboratories. A…

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Roads, ACPR and boys soccer 26:18

1M ago26:18

26:18

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Gabriel Davis discuss recent news about road construction across the Basin, as well as an update on the Adams County Pet Rescue. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps boys soccer games in Quincy, Othello and Ephrata, as well as preveiws the Columbia Bas…

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Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete, K-9s and state basketball 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

EPHRATA -- Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete joins Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and brings along GCSO's two canine handlers, deputies Zane Bundy and Luis Jimenez. The two are working with new K-9 officers, Malie and Uno respectively, which the department just obtained. Together, the deputies describe why they wanted to work with police dogs,…

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Andrew: Archeologist in Africa to chemist in Liverpool, New York (SSHS) 32:04

2M ago32:04

32:04

Andrew Zipkin is an analytical chemist at Eurofins EAG Laboratories and President Elect of The Society for Archaeological Sciences. If you had asked him if he would have a career as an archaeologist and chemist when he graduated from Southside High School in Rockville Centre, NY in 2005, I am certain he would have thought that an impossibility (he …

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Clean energy, levies and MLCA/CCS basketball with Emerson Ferguson 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake and its burgeoning battery manufacturing sector were cited as the future of energy in a visit by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Gov. Jay Inslee in a visit to town Thursday. A discussion of their visit is part of the Studio Basin podcast. The Feb. 13 special election was certified Frida…

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Finding Her Way: Jessica's Path from STS Winner to Journalism (SSHS) 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

Jessica, who graduated in 2002 from Southside High School in Rockville Centre, NY. Jessica is who I call a milestone student. A student that a teacher can never forget because she is associated with a special first-time achievement. In Jessica's case it was here becoming an Intel Science Talent Search Finalist (now Regeneron STS). Jessica reveals t…

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Mazdak the Soaring FAA Optimist (HHS) 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Mazdak, who graduated from Huntington High School in 1998, is a student I could never forget. His optimistic and grateful nature stems from his immigrant roots. In high school he was obsessed with building a model solar powered airplane. That obsession led to an aviation career that has him living in Belgium with his family as an engineer for the U…

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GCSO update, basketball action and swim & dive 53:22

2M ago53:22

53:22

EPHRATA – In this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller speaks with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete regarding GCSO’s goals for the year. Highlights include recruitment efforts, two new K9 officers, an update to the development of the county jail and Kriete’s kudos to his staff. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bi…

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Isabella the SPACEX ROCKET ENGINEER (CHS) 24:01

3M ago24:01

24:01

Isabella was my high school student, she took a course with me called science research. After graduating from high school in 2017 she went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. I tracked her down to catch up and found after going through work internships at university she settled into a job at SpaceX. Its so cool …

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QVMC starts framing, water meters and Maverick wrestling 22:19

3M ago22:19

22:19

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Joel Martin go over last week's headlines, including the city of Moses Lake budgeting a $1 million match to a grant towards water meters, a Wahluke school bus being involved in a collision and the Quincy Valley Medical Center reaching an important milesto…

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Honoring Mattawa PD Chief Robert Salinas, MACC upgrades and Basin basketball 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

MOSES LAKE — The Jan. 19 Studio Basin podcast opens on a somber note, reporting the death of Mattawa Police Department Chief Robert Salinas. Salinas passed away unexpectedly Jan. 16; he was remembered as “Chief Bob” by Mattawa residents. The Multi-Agency Communications Center let the Columbia Basin Herald take a look at some of its new and upgraded…

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Trevor the BIRDMAN (CHS) 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

In 2018, Trevor was my high school science student. I recently tracked him down and coincidently, he just graduated from the US Airforce Academy, got his pilot wings and now is starting his training to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker, a military aerial refueling tanker aircraft. I wanted to find out about his journey and get advice for parents and youn…

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Soap Lake School District with Aaron Chavez and Basin wrestling 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer is joined by Aaron Chavez, the superintendent of the Soap Lake School District, who has been on the job since July 2023. He discusses his impressions of the school district, challenges and opportunities in Soap Lake, and the Soap Lake educational programs and opera…

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Grant County crime in 2023 with Kyle Foreman and local hoops 57:05

3M ago57:05

57:05

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Grant County Sheriff's Office public information officer Kyle Foreman joins Managing Editor Rob Miller to discuss the county's crime in review for 2023. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week's high school basketball across the Basin, and take a look at some…

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2024 legislative session with Tom Dent and Maverick football with Brett and Brady Jay 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, State Representative Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) stops in to discuss his priorities for the 2024 Washington Legislative Session. Before getting into the meat of the session, he discusses how he started raising bison on his Moses Lake ranch. Then he discusses his passion for childcare concerns, a bill …

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Adams County Pet Rescue, Moses Lake news and Basin wrestling 23:16

4M ago23:16

23:16

On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recap last week's headlines, including the Adams County Pet Rescue negotiating for additional funds with the City of Othello, Moses Lake City Manager Kevin Fuhr receiving the Person of the Year award by the Moses Lake Community Coalit…

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Holiday celebrations, state titles and Quincy football coach Russ Elliott 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recap some of last week's headlines, including Othello passing its 2024 budget, Quincy designing its fieldhouse and aquatic center, holiday celebrations and Royal's state title win. Quincy football coach Russ Elliott, Caribou Trail League Co…

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An elf, some directors, and Mavs volleyball Head Coach Krystal Trammell 1:01:01

5M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

A happy elf and his directors from The Masquers stop by the studie to discuss “Elf: the Musical” which is coming up at the Soap Lake theater. Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk to co-directors Clifford and Stacey Bresee and the star of the show, Clark Dalton, about putting on a Broadway show on a small st…

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Basin elections and state playoffs 15:30

5M ago15:30

15:30

On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller goes over local results from last week's election, as well as an update to animal rescue facilities in Grant and Adams counties. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona previews state football matchups and recaps performances at the 1B and 2B State Volleyball Tournaments.…

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Volunteering and league titles 39:52

6M ago39:52

39:52

Peny Archer of Community Services of Moses Lake is the guest on this week’s edition of the STUDIO BASIN podcast. Archer talks about operations of the Moses Lake Food Bank, the level of need for its services in the community, and how people can support it. Archer also talks about how she became involved at the food bank, where she started as a volun…

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Photography, clothing design and Spooky Behavior with Kelsey Gribble 30:59

6M ago30:59

30:59

On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Kelsey Gribble, the owner of Sole Performance in Ephrata and a local artist, to discuss Gribble's photography, her brand Spooky Behavior and a bit about Sole Performance. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona previews this week's football action across the Basin,…

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Animals, elections and playoffs 30:09

6M ago30:09

30:09

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller talks about the ongoing issues related to stray animals and overcrowded animal shelters in Grant and Adams counties. Next, Columbia Basin Herald Multi-Media Marketing Specialist Jeannie Austin joins the show to talk about her involvement in Moms Helping Moms of Grant County. La…

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School districts, elections and massive wins 1:10:56

6M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Wahluke School District Superintendent Andy Harlow joined Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer to talk about some of the challenges the district has faced and some of the things its administration and staff have done to meet them. Harlow is a veteran of more than 20 years in the district, and talked about ho…

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Education, opportunity, candy and solid sports performance 1:06:49

6M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne stops by to talk about accomplishments at the district and how the district is working to ensure students and parents are successful. Payne and Managing Editor Rob Miller also discuss opportunities to build community and the economy in Ephrata…

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MLCA/CCS Football Coach Aaron Noble 30:22

7M ago30:22

30:22

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Joel Martin recap last week's headlines, including the groundbreaking of a new library in Royal City, the Grant PUD budget and CBHA receiving grants for helping youth access mental health care. Next, MLCA/CCS Football Head Coach Aaron Noble joins the spor…

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Walk to End Alzheimer's with Karisti Cox 34:32

7M ago34:32

34:32

On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Karisti Cox with Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center stops into the STUDIO BASIN studio to talk about the recent Walk to End Alzheimer's with Managing Editor Rob Miller. While she's with us, she also talks about hope on the horizon for treatment of the disease and offers a few tips on how …

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Fall Sports Overview 8:58

7M ago8:58

8:58

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over the Columbia Basin Herald's fall sports preview, covering local cross country, girls soccer and volleyball teams as they prepare for the 2023 season.By R. Hans Miller

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Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete and Basin fall sports 53:40

7M ago53:40

53:40

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sat down for a monthly discussion with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete. The pair spoke about the value of transparency for law enforcement, how the GCSO budget process is moving toward finalization and the retirement of K-9 Chewbacca as well as a donation from Moses L…

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Washington Trucking Association President & CEO Sheri Call 42:32

8M ago42:32

42:32

On this week's episode of the Studio Basin Podcast, Sheri Call, president and CEO of the Washington Trucking Association joins Managing Editor Rob Miller to talk about the state of the trucking industry and efforts to recruit younger drivers into the field as the large Baby Boomer generation retires and Gen X and younger work to step in and fill th…

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Samaritan Hospital cost, boil water advisory and upcoming fall sports 15:20

8M ago15:20

15:20

On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona discuss last week's headlines, including the cost changes for Samaritan Hospital, Ephrata's boil water advisory, the City of Moses Lake issuing a new graffiti ordinance and the Grant County Fair. Next, the two go over coverage for the…

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Grant County Fair, City Council Changes and the Moses Lake Roundup 21:46

8M ago21:46

21:46

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona go over last week's headlines, including the victim of a Moses Lake shooting being identified, changes to the city councils in Soap Lake and Othello and the Grant County Fair. In sports, the two discuss Moses Lake BMX's Race for Life, the Ag…

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Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete 44:33

8M ago44:33

44:33

In this month's segment with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller discusses National Night Out, fighting cancer, domestic violence and an update on the new Grant County Jail facility with the sheriff. Kriete also shares that his daughter, a long-time standout in the local softball arena, will be leaving for college …

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QSD Superintendent Nik Bergman and MLPD Chief Kevin Fuhr 1:14:26

9M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

To open this week’s edition of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Quincy School District Superintendent Nik Bergman. Bergman talks with the Studio Basin podcast about his background, some of the challenges facing QSD, some of its successes and the district's path forward. For this month's Chatting with the Chief s…

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Royal softball Head Coach Lisa Lawrence, Samaritan Hospital cost and Mattawa's health fair 42:37

9M ago42:37

42:37

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the total project cost for a new Samaritan Hospital, a Moses Lake physician losing their license and last week's health fair in Mattawa. Next, Royal Softball Head Coach Lisa Lawrence joins Sports Reporter Ian Bivona for the sports se…

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Quincy Police Chief Ryan Green 36:41

9M ago36:41

36:41

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Quincy Chief of Police Ryan Green, where the two discuss Green's career in law enforcement, his goals for the position and challenges facing Quincy. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over renovation projects at Central Washington University and Lions Pa…

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Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete 1:02:03

9M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap last week’s sporting events around the Basin, including the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs winning the Babe Ruth North Washington tournament, Warden Wrestling raising over $10,000 at its golf tournament and more. Next, Grant County Sher…

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Fourth of July, animal control and summer baseball 13:39

10M ago13:39

13:39

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer recaps Fourth of July events from across the Basin, as well as Soap Lake's new city council member, Othello's new police chief and an update on animal control in the Basin. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over the 18U River Dogs placing third at the Spokane Wood Bat…

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A chamber, a chief and some River Dogs action 1:06:42

10M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

MOSES LAKE – Pam Thorsen, secretary for the board of directors for the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce, talks about the goals of the chambrer with Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller. They touch on a variety of topics such as how transportation and community partnerships can impact businesses. In this month’s Chatting with the Chief segment…

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Sara Thompson Tweedy and Matt Killebrew 37:20

10M ago37:20

37:20

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Big Bend President Sara Thompson Tweedy and Big Bend Director of Communication Matt Killebrew. The trio discuss Big Bend's academic achievements and its role in the community, and later talk about Thompson Tweedy's involvement with the Grant County Animal Outreach.…

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Water, fires, graduation and more 37:00

10M ago37:00

37:00

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss water conservation across the Basin, fires and fire season as well as recap graduation and Quincy's 100% graduation. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament, a football scrimmage held in Royal City…

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Kurt Adkinson 25:50

10M ago25:50

25:50

On this week’s Basin Studio podcast, Senior Reporter Charles H. Featherstone talks with outgoing Ephrata Interim city administrator, former Ephrata police chief and 25-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol Kurt Adkinson about his time in the WSP and what he learned as a police officer. Adkinson mentions a long trip his uncle Mike Adkinson is …

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40 under 40, state playoffs and more 20:00

11M ago20:00

20:00

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, General Manager Bob Richardson joins to preview the Basin Business Journal's 40 under 40 program, highlighting younger individuals in business around Eastern Washington. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps last weekend's results in state softball tournaments, state track and field meets and state ten…

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Quincy Valley Medical Center's Glenda Bishop 30:33

11M ago30:33

30:33

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Glenda Bishop, CEO of the Quincy Valley Medical Center, where the two discuss the construction of the new hospital in Quincy. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona goes over placings from state golf tournaments, as well as athletes heading to state tennis and track …

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Othello Mayor Shawn Logan 44:57

11M ago44:57

44:57

On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Othello mayor Shawn Logan about some of the challenges and opportunities facing the city. Logan discusses some of the things city officials are doing to attract new business, and how the city plans to accommodate growth when it comes. Logan also talks about som…

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