KMAS Morning News with Jeff Slakey

Morning News — Thursday, June 4, 2026

In today's headlines: * Shelton City Council met this week without its Mayor or Deputy Mayor present, requiring members to appoint an Acting Mayor before the meeting could begin. * The council also heard a proposal to purchase asset management software for Public Works, and discussed expanding the city's Equipment Reserve Fund study to include the police fleet. * Jeff Neely was sworn in earlier this week as the newest Port of Shelton Commissioner, filling a vacancy left when Dale Elmland resigned in April. * Partly cloudy skies today with a high near 68. In local sports: The Mariners saw their eight-game winning streak end Wednesday night, falling 7-1 to the New York Mets at T-Mobile Park. J.P. Crawford hit a solo home run for Seattle's only run, but the Mets broke it open with four in the fourth inning off George Kirby. Beau Bichette went 4-for-5 with three RBI for New York, and Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings to earn the win. No Mariners game today — they're back on KMAS tomorrow. 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 — Wednesday, June 3, 2026

In today's headlines: * Jeff Neely was sworn in as Port of Shelton Commissioner Position One, filling the vacancy left when Dale Elmund resigned in April — he'll serve through 2027 and must run next year to keep the seat. * Commissioners also approved a $260,000 change order to renovate a building at the Port's Peste Business Park for Olympic Mountain Ice Cream. * Mason County Auditor's Office Chief Deputy Marie Stevenson is leaving after 20 years to join Lewis County, with Casey Flattiger — who has 15 years of experience in elections, records, licensing, and passport services — stepping up as her replacement. * The county's general fund held just over $22 million in cash at the end of April, and paving work is set to begin June 8th. * High today near 65. In local sports: The Mariners beat the Mets 8–3 Tuesday, with Patrick Wisdom hitting a two-run homer in the second, Johnny Pareda adding a three-run shot in the fifth, and Julio Rodriguez going deep in the sixth — extending Seattle's winning streak to eight games. Seattle wraps up the three-game series against New York this afternoon at T-Mobile Park, with first pitch at 12:40 — pregame coverage begins at 11:30 here 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].

Morning News — Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Your Mason County news briefing for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. In today's headlines: * Mason County Commissioners approved updates to the county's Group B water system regulations, aligning local code with state rules and adding regular water quality monitoring requirements. * Commissioners also approved a rewrite of the county's outdoor burning ordinance, Chapter 9.48, giving the fire marshal new tools to revoke burn permits for violations. * After more than two hours of testimony, commissioners tabled the proposed wake-enhanced motor boat ordinance and will reopen the hearing Tuesday, July 21. * High near 76 today with conditions looking better heading into Forest Festival weekend. In local sports: The Mariners beat the Athletics 4-1 last night in West Sacramento. Emerson Hancock allowed just one hit over six innings, and Victor Robles led the offense with three hits. Seattle scored three in the second on a ground-rule double by Mitch Garver and sacrifice flies from Cole Young and J.P. Crawford, with Julio Rodríguez adding an RBI single in the fourth and Andrés Muñoz earning the save. The M's wrap up the series at Sutter Health Park this afternoon — Logan Gilbert facing Luis Severino, first pitch 12:05, pre-game coverage at 11 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].

Morning News — Friday, May 22, 2026

In today's headlines: * A 3-year-old child is safe after a multi-agency search in Shelton this week, with the biological father in custody following an assault and brief pursuit. * Police, FBI, canine teams, drones, and King County's Guardian One helicopter all joined the search before a homeowner on southeast Binswiger Loop Road located and secured the child Wednesday afternoon. * The child was evaluated by medics and found to be in good condition. * Mostly sunny today with a high near 77, cooler over the holiday weekend with rain moving in Monday and Tuesday. In local sports: The Mariners open a series in Kansas City against the Royals tonight, first pitch at 4:40 with the pregame show at 3:30 on KMAS. The Shelton Highclimbers fast pitch softball team saw their season end yesterday, falling to Kennewick 7-1 in the opening round of the Class 3A state softball tournament. Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com [jeff@kmas.com] or call 360-426-1030 [tel:3604261030]. 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, May 21, 2026

In today's headlines: * Timberland Regional Library named Andrea Heisel as Interim Executive Director, effective May 21st, with a full search for a permanent director beginning immediately. * The Shelton City Council passed a Pride Proclamation declaring June as Pride Month in Shelton by a 5-2 vote following more than two hours of public comment from over 50 residents. * Mason County PUD No. 1 was awarded $3 million from the Washington State Department of Commerce's Grid Resilience Program for the Georgetown Middle Mile substation project, part of a $60 million statewide clean energy investment. * Sunny and near 80 degrees today. In local sports: The Mariners beat the White Sox 5-4 to take the series, with Randy Arozarena hitting a two-run homer in the seventh and Johnny Pareda adding his first career major league home run; Seattle is off today. At Class 2A State Golf, North Mason's Mary Morris finished 11th in the Girls State Championship with a two-round total of 179, and Owen Oblozalo placed 32nd in the Boys Tournament with a total of 161; Mary M. Knight's Chloe Fletcher finished 26th at the Class 1B-2B Girls State Golf Championship with a total of 203. At the Class 2A District 3 Track and Field Championships in Bremerton, North Mason's Bylee Beal won the Girls 100-meter hurdles and placed 4th in the 100 meters, qualifying for state in both events, and Samantha Neal punched her state ticket by winning the girls pole vault. This afternoon at 3, the Shelton Highclimbers open play in the Class 3A State Fast Pitch Softball Tournament at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey against Kennewick — live 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].