For over 15 years, Jeff Slakey has interviewed thousands of people, talking with them about their lives and issues. In a rare "tables turned" event, Jeff sits down with Aaron Schmookler from "The Yes Works" talks with Jeff about how he got started in radio, his thoughts on the medium and its future and what Jeff feels like his role is in the community. https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmookler/ https://www.theyesworks.com/

Micah Pong, Business Solutions Navigator for the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce talked with Jeff Slakey on Daybreak about Find Work Fridays. A Virtual job fair that covers the counties around the South Sound. Micah talks about the event, how to register and how to get prepared for connecting with your next potential job. https://thurstonchamber.com/ , https://worksourcewa.com/

35th District Representative Dan Griffey talked with Jeff Slakey about some of the bills that have made it out of their committees and one that didn't. You can ask Representative Griffey a question through Jeff by emailing [email protected]. You can learn more about Rep. Griffey and his sponsored bills at his website, https://dangriffey.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Erin Feeley and Carina Valtierra from Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center talked with Jeff Slakey during Daybreak about the month and what it means. Also information about an event Friday night at the Shelton Family YMCA where there will be resources for teens to learn more about warning signs and where to get help.

https://turningpointe.org, https://southsoundymca.org/shelton-ymca.

Executive Director Wendy Smith and Port of Shelton Commissioner Dick Taylor talked with Jeff Slakey during Daybreak about the Port of Shelton and issues they've been working on. Topics include how the Ports diversified tenants helped throughout the pandemic, plans around Sanderson Field, CERB Funding and more. The Port of Shelton Commission holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm in the Commission Chambers located at the Port of Shelton Administrative Offices, 21 West Sanderson Way, Shelton, WA 98584. www.portofshelton.com

Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury talked with Jeff Slakey during a Sheriff Sit-Down, presented by Our Community Credit Union, and gave his impressions of the 2022 Washington State Legislative session that is now over half way done in Olympia. Sheriff talks about the policing laws from last year and changes he's hearing about coming through the chambers. He talks about his relationships with not just the 35th District Representatives but also other Sheriffs across the state and understanding their regional issues. https://so.co.mason.wa.us/ https://www.ourcu.com/

Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury and Jeff Slakey discuss a presentation by Dr. Jim States in the Mason County Community who talked about youth and the impacts that COVID-19 is having on them mentally and emotionally. Dr. States is a key partner in the Area Command in Mason County that has brought together stakeholders who are helping to navigate the pandemic. The Sheriff Sit Down is presented by Our Community Credit Union. https://www.ourcu.com/

iFIBERONE KMAS and the Shelton School District are restarting regular conversations with their Superintendent, Wyeth Jessee. If you have questions for Superintendent Jessee you can email [email protected]. Today's discussion was a catchup of things since Winter break. Other topics discussed is the current COVID situation, the MET Academy, School board meetings, Needs of the students. https://www.sheltonschools.org/

35th District Representative Dan Griffey talked with Jeff Slakey about the halfway point of the Legislative session. Rep. Griffey talks about the bills he's sponsored and their progress and what he looks forward to debating when the Washington State Senate sends their bills over to the house. https://dangriffey.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

Xinh Dwelley sat down with Jeff Slakey and talked about her life, her cooking, her community and her new book, "Flavors With Friends". It's her second cookbook, available at www.cookwithxinh.com. Xinh opens up about some of the struggles she's faced over the years, and her health recently. She loves her community and is always willing to help out; from judging chowder competitions to cooking for hundreds....Xinh is there to help, always with a smile on her face. www.cookwithxinh.com

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