Shelton High School Head Coach Mark Smith talked with Jeff Slakey about how the team is looking just weeks away from the first game of the season, The Mason County Cup. The Highclimbers are on the road this year headed to Belfair to take on the Bulldogs. Also get some clips of the team as they have now returned to practices.

In a two part Sheriff Sit Down, presented by Our Community Credit Union, Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury and Chief Deputy Ryan Spurling talk about some trends that they've been seeing in regards to how people are interacting with each other negatively. People who have until recently been friends until the mask debates began. Both Sheriff Salisbury and Chief Deputy Spurling offer words of advice on being better neighbors.

There are a lot of great musical opportunities for kids in Mason County and beyond to participate in with The Great Bend Center For Music. Center Director Matt Melendez talks with Jeff Slakey about what good music does for youth, how youth can get involved and thrive in learning different aspects of music.

Kristin Masteller and Katie Arnold from Mason County PUD 1 talked with iFIBER One KMAS about all the financial help available for people to with any past due bills because of COVID-19. At the end of September, utility companies will have the ability to start disconnecting people from service based on past due bills. If you haven't spoke with your power, water, telecom, etc. company, you should look into the assistance that is available. The goal is to have zero disconnects. Follow the link for more information.

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Shelton High School Football Coach Mark Smith talks with iFIBER One KMAS about how the training camp and Senior leadership camps were over the last few weeks. The team is looking good and looking forward to the Mason County Cup for the first game of the Highclimber Football Season against the North Mason Bulldogs.

Executive Director for Crossroads Housing, Tanya Frazier, came on iFIBER One KMAS to talk about the expanded access for people in Mason County to utilize the services of Crossroads. There is a new office in the Belfair area and they've opened up some other homes for people needing help. Learn more about Crossroads Housing at http://www.crossroads-housing.net/

These conversations are presented by Melanie Bakala's State Farm Agency, online at https://www.mysheltonagent.com/

It's going to be hot this week and Jeff Slakey went to Adopt-A-Pet to talk with Di Agee about the best practices they use on the dogs at the facility. Also tips on navigating hot sidewalks, heatstroke and using Benadryl on the dogs. https://www.adoptapet-wa.org/

Mason County Public Health Director Dave Windom called into iFIBER One KMAS to talk about the spike in COVID-19 cases and the DELTA Variant which has been found in Mason County. https://www.co.mason.wa.us/COVID-19/index.php

Jason McIntyre of Mascon County Search & Rescue discusses the important role the all volunteer team plays in Mason County. www.masoncountysar.org

It's been about a week since law changes in the State of Washington and law enforcement is concerned about their ability to serve and protect in ways the public has broadly supported over the years. Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury talks about the changes and his concerns about them. Including talking about different scenarios where and how law enforcement may respond.