Morning News — Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Morning News — Friday, June 12, 2025

In today's headlines: * Mason County is receiving a share of $37.3 million in state EV charging grants, with funds going to Mason County PUD 1, the Skokomish Tribe, and the Squaxin Island Tribe for a combined 43 new charging ports. * Governor Ferguson announced a phone-free school day will be a top legislative priority, with a formal proposal expected by September 15th following statewide input sessions. * Shelton City Council held a study session on moving $10 million of city funds into a state-managed investment account, with a formal proposal expected at a future meeting. * State Route 3 near Gorst closes in both directions starting tomorrow, June 13th, for culvert replacement — WSDOT urging drivers to add extra time or consolidate trips. * High near 77 today with a warmer weekend ahead — upper 80s Saturday and low 90s Sunday. In local sports: The Mariners dropped their road game in Baltimore 7–5 and now head to Washington D.C. to face the Nationals today. First pitch is at 3:45, with pregame coverage starting at 2:30 right here on KMAS with Bryce Miller on the mound. FC Olympia hosts Tacoma tonight at the RACK in Lacey, with South Mason Youth Soccer Night making it a great outing for local families. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030 [tel:360-426-1030]. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm [https://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 [https://www.kmas.com].

Morning News — Thursday, June 12, 2025

In today's headlines: * Shelton School Board heard public testimony urging protection of music and performing arts programs amid budget discussions. * Mason County Commissioners approved a letter of support for a historic preservation grant for the Mason County Courthouse and authorized exterior restoration research with Helix Design Group. * Trails Road closes today from 7 AM to 4 PM for repair work — school buses will be allowed through, but plan alternate routes. * State Route 3 near Gorst at Sunny Slope Road closes both directions this Saturday at 7 AM and remains closed through June 29 — WSDOT has signed detours in place. * Sunny skies today with a high of 74. In local sports: The Mariners fell to the Orioles 7–2 Wednesday, dropping their record to 36–33. They're back in Baltimore tonight — first pitch at 4 PM, with KMAS pregame coverage starting at 3. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030 [tel:360-426-1030]. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm [https://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 [https://www.kmas.com].

Morning News — Wednesday, June 10, 2026

In today's headlines: * Mason Health earned two Excellence in Healthcare Awards from Professional Research Consultants, with the Mason General Hospital birth center ranking in the top 10% nationally and inpatient services in the top 25%. * Mason County Commissioners approved a temporary wakeboard advisory committee to review a potential ordinance on wake-enhanced motorboat operations in Mason County waters. * Commissioners tabled for two weeks a vote to terminate a $932,000 homeless services contract with the Youth Connection after the nonprofit's founder disputed the county's concerns, with both sides directed to resolve the matter before the June 23rd meeting. In local sports: The Mariners edged Baltimore six to five in ten innings yesterday, with Ferrer earning the win and Davila recording the save. Seattle is back in Baltimore this afternoon — pregame coverage starts at 2:30 here on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030 [tel:360-426-1030]. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm [https://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 [https://www.kmas.com].

KMAS Morning News — Tuesday, June 9, 2026

In today's headlines: * Mason County Commissioners received a legislative wrap-up showing the 2026 session cut child care, education transition programs, and GMA planning grants while passing an $80 billion budget amid a multi-billion dollar deficit — and approved no new public defense funding. * A new state millionaire's tax on incomes over $1 million is already facing a referendum push, with organizers reporting 150,000 signatures gathered toward a July 2 deadline. * The WSU Extension office reported a record plant sale at the commissioners' briefing — more than 6,000 plants sold — and noted the first-ever confirmed find of false broom in Olympic National Forest. * Mostly cloudy today with a high near 67 and light winds; the week improves heading into a warm weekend. In local sports: The Mariners topped the Orioles 6–3 Monday night in Baltimore. Seattle and Baltimore play again this afternoon — catch the pregame here on KMAS at 2:30. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030 [tel:360-426-1030]. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm [https://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 [https://www.kmas.com].

Morning News — Monday, June 8, 2026

Your Mason County news briefing for Monday, June 8, 2026. In today's headlines: * Major road work begins this weekend near Gorst on State Route 3 for a fish passage culvert project, with detours expected to last about two weeks. * Additional road work on State Route 106 in Mason County is also starting next week. * Sunshine this morning gives way to afternoon clouds, with a high of 66 degrees today and low 90s possible by the weekend. In local sports: The Mariners dropped a tough one Sunday in Detroit, falling to the Tigers 5–4 on a walk-off in the ninth inning, with Andrés Muñoz taking the loss. Seattle faces Baltimore today with a 3:35 first pitch — pregame coverage starts at 2:30 on KMAS. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030 [tel:360-426-1030]. For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm [https://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 [https://www.kmas.com].