Morning News — Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Morning News — Tuesday, July 21, 2026

In today's headlines: * Mason County Commissioners reviewed contracts, public works bids, and the county's mid-year budget at their Monday briefing, with the general fund taking in just under $26 million through June against a $48 million full-year target. * Commissioners are set to approve two North Mason Regional Fire Authority mobile health contracts on August 4 — one extending services into South Mason County at $175,000 a year for three years, the other continuing wound care, hepatitis C testing, and opioid-use-disorder treatment at $86,000. * The countywide burn ban remains in effect until further notice as the fire danger rating rises to high, banning all outdoor burning including campfires, charcoal, and torch weed-burning. * A National Weather Service heat advisory runs through tomorrow night with highs near 95 — stay hydrated, check on elderly neighbors, and dial 211 or visit WA211.org to find a cooling center. In local sports: The Mariners blanked the Reds 8-0 last night after Cincinnati intentionally loaded the bases to bring up catcher Cal Raleigh, who answered the very first pitch with a grand slam; George Kirby earned the win to move to 8-8 on the season. Tonight, Luis Castillo starts for Seattle against Cincinnati, with KMAS pre-game coverage beginning at 5:30. 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 14, 2026

In today's headlines: * Mason County Commissioners voiced support for converting a sheriff's deputy position to lieutenant and reviewed a proposed $4 million package of HVAC and efficiency upgrades for the county jail, the top utility user at about $44,000 a year. * State Parks begins replacing mooring buoy anchors at several locations, including sites here in Mason County, starting July 16th. * Tree-trimming crews will be working State Route 3 between mileposts 19 and 20 this week, with alternating traffic in the area. * Warm today with an expected high of 86, though a change in the forecast could bring rain by Thursday. In local sports: There's no Mariners game today with the All-Star break here, though Seattle's Randy Arozarena represents the club in the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia, and the Mariners return to action at week's end. 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 — 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.