KMAS Morning News with Jeff Slakey

Morning News — Monday, July 13, 2026

In today's headlines: * Hood Canal remains closed to shellfish harvesting after state sampling near Union found lethal levels of paralytic shellfish poison, and the Department of Health won't lift the closure until tests show it's safe. * Mason County Republicans hosted a candidate debate at Kneeland Park in Shelton featuring the races for Commissioner District 3, Auditor and Clerk, with ballots for the August 4th primary going out this week — watch it back at masonwebtv.com. * Twanoh State Park is closing its day-use area, beach and pier for several weeks this summer for a shoreline and creek restoration project aimed at improving salmon habitat, with no reopening date announced yet. * Shelton School District is serving free breakfast and lunch to any kid 18 or younger through the 23rd, Monday through Thursday at Shelton High School and Mountain View Elementary — no paperwork, no cost. * Downtown Shelton's West Railroad filled with hundreds of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles Saturday for the annual Wheels for Hope Cruisin' Through Time car show. * Mason Health has named Lacey Eveland, a registered nurse on the medical-surgical pediatrics floor, its Employee of the Month for June. * It's a beautiful day with a high of 83, and the warm stretch continues all week. In local sports: The Mariners closed the first half with an 8-2 win, the bullpen shutting things down after starter Emerson Hancock left in the second with a bruised finger, sending Seattle into the All-Star break on a high note. There are no games today — the All-Star Home Run Derby streams on Netflix, and the Midsummer Classic is tomorrow. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm. Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3 — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Stream anytime at kmas.com.

Morning News — Friday, July 10, 2026

In today's headlines: * State Parks crews begin replacing marine mooring buoys at Hood Canal parks including Hope Island, Jarrels Cove, and McMicken starting next week. * Voters got a preview of the August primary ballot this week, with a North Mason Community Voice candidates forum in Belfair and a chamber open house for Mason County commissioner candidates. * Jeff Slakey will be moderating a candidates debate and forum on Sunday at Kneeland Park at 1pm. * Forest Service Road 24, the Lake Cushman rec sites, and the Staircase area near Olympic National Park have reopened after closures tied to last year's Bear Gulch fire. * Sunny and 73 today, low 70s over the weekend, with mid-80s possible next week. In local sports: The Mariners fell 8-4 yesterday, with Brandon Miller taking the loss to drop to 4-3 and Seattle sitting even at 47-47 with the All-Star break approaching. The M's open a series tonight at Tampa Bay, and pregame coverage begins at 3 on KMAS. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm. Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3 — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Stream anytime at kmas.com.

Morning News — Thursday, July 9, 2026

In today's headlines: * Shelton City Council advanced a resolution to put the Transportation Benefit District renewal on the November 3rd ballot, with a one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for street maintenance heading to the July 21st action agenda. * More than a dozen residents spoke on food truck regulations and the Mason Food Court, prompting council members to schedule a study session for July 14th. * The Shelton School Board heard a lengthy budget presentation showing the district running lean, though third grade reading scores jumped to 47 percent and Shelton now has the highest literacy growth rate in the state. * Another nice one today with a high near 77, and upper 70s to low 80s heading into the weekend. In local sports: The Mariners fell to the Miami Marlins 2-0 yesterday. They're back at it today, with pregame coverage at 2:30 and first pitch at 3:40, right here on KMAS. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm. Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3 — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Stream anytime at kmas.com.

Morning News — Wednesday, July 8, 2026

In today's headlines: * Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park reopen Forest Service Road 24, the Lake Cushman recreation sites and the Staircase Developed Area today, nearly a year after the Bear Gulch fire. * Mason County Commissioners approved a rezone of just over two acres near Olympic Highway South from mixed-use to general commercial and signed a letter of support for the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group's trail and interpretive signage project at Theller Wetlands. * North Mason Community Voice held a candidates forum at the Hub Center for Seniors in Belfair ahead of the August 4th primary, with ballots going out July 17th. * A nice day across Mason County with a high near 74 degrees. In local sports: The Mariners dropped a tough one 6-5 to the Marlins in 10 innings yesterday in Miami, with pregame coverage today at 2:30 on KMAS. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm. Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3 — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Stream anytime at kmas.com.

Morning News — Tuesday, July 7, 2026

In today's headlines: - Mason County Commissioners heard an update from Habitat for Humanity's Stephen Hufford on the nonprofit's 30 years and 41 homes built, plus early plans for a community land trust that drew pushback from at least one commissioner over homeowner equity - Commissioners opened a 2027 budget workshop, projecting a year-end fund balance of $19 to $24 million and looking for $2 to $3 million in savings next year - The county approved loan terms for the Shelton Road paving project — about $210,000 financed at under 4 percent, to be billed to property owners this fall - Forest Service Road 24, Lake Cushman recreation sites, and the Staircase area reopen tomorrow, a year after the Bear Gulch Fire closure; Staircase campground reservations open tomorrow at recreation.gov - Shellfish harvesting remains closed through Hood Canal after a paralytic shellfish poisoning detection near Hoodsport, with the closure now expanded to Port Townsend, Oak Bay, and Marrowstone Island - Mason Health hosts its 30th annual Quality Care Open golf tournament Friday at Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club, benefiting the Mason Health Foundation - Clouds this morning, then a nice afternoon with a high near 76 In local sports: The Mariners had the day off yesterday and open a three-game series in Miami against the Marlins today, with Bryan Woo on the mound — pregame at 2:30, first pitch at 3:40, right here on the radio. The U.S. was eliminated from the World Cup yesterday, falling 4-2 to Belgium in the round of 16. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com or call 360-426-1030. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm. Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3 — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Stream anytime at kmas.com.