Morning News — Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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].

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].