Dick Taylor and Wendy Smith called into Daybreak to talk about the Port of Shelton. This is a longer version from the broadcast for time purposes. The conversation expands on the past year at the Port, and also discusses in more detail the news that Sanderson Field is on the short list of airports that may see expansion in the next few decades. The process is a long way off but the governing agencies are starting to look at possible sites.

35th District Rep. Dan Griffey (R-ALLYN) called into Daybreak to talk about the new administration in DC, COVID vaccines and a bill he introduced to criminalize exposing minors to pornography. Rep. Griffey also answers a listener question about broadband access in rural Thurston County. Email questions to be asked on air to [email protected]

Marketing Assistant Grace Reneker and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Rachel Goff came on Daybreak to talk about Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. There was still great work done over 2020 despite the COVID challenges and there are more big projects to come. Rachel talks about the volunteer process and how you can get helping in the stores or on site.

Dr. Dean Gushee and Dr. Nicole Eddins took time to answer more questions about the COVID vaccine and how the rollout has been in Mason County. This was taped on Tuesday, January 19 2021, so the information given is accurate as of the event.

35th District Representative Drew MacEwen calls into Daybreak to talk about the inauguration of Joe Biden as president, COVID vaccination efforts across the state and other news from Olympia. If you have questions for Rep. MacEwen, email them to [email protected]

During the Sheriff Sit-Down presented by Our Community Credit Union, Mason County Public Health Director Dave Windom and Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury talked about the COVID vaccination process in Mason County, how the delivery process has been and what the next steps are.

Dr. Alex Apostle, Superintendent for the Shelton School District called into Daybreak to talk about the school re-opening plan and what it will take to get the kids back in the classroom. Dr. Apostle also talked about the legacy of MLK Jr. Day and the events happening across the country. Questions for Dr. Apostle? email them to [email protected].

"KIDS VS. PLASTIC: How You Can Ditch the Straw and Find the Pollution Solution to Bottles, Bags and Other Single Use Plastic" Is a new book out by National Geographic Kids and Editor Ariane Szu-Tu calls into Daybreak to talk about the book and provide some fascinating facts about plastic and it's impact on the planet.

Dr. Dean Gushee and Dr. Nicole Eddins join us for a detailed conversation about the COVID-19 vaccination process at Mason Health. Topics include their experience with the Pfizer vaccine, the numbers vaccinated so far, the breakdown of the vaccination schedule and dispelling some of the conspiracy theories. Coming Tuesday at 3pm, we will be doing a facebook live event with them again that will cover these topics and more.

35th District Representative Dan Griffey called into Daybreak to start his weekly updates on what's happening in Olympia. Rep. Griffey talks about bills he's planning to bring up this session, safety and remote work.