The Mason County HOST Program is an impactful part of the Mason County community.

From their website.....https://www.mason-co-host.org/

Mason County HOST Program serves youth homelessness ages 16 to 21. Our office is located inside of CHOICE High School (Shelton, Washington) on the second floor (Room 14). The Mason County HOST Program serves CHOICE High School, GRAVITY GED Program, North Mason High School and Shelton High School. Upon application for services youth can receive case management to determine what exactly their needs are and support in mitigating and or ending the harsh reality of homelessness. Our office can provide food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products and most importantly a safe place to tell your story and receive services in support of your life. Youth will not be discriminated against based on youth (age), disability, race, gender, gender identity or sexual identity.

Director Kim Rinehardt talks with Jeff Slakey about the program and how it has impacted youth, the community and herself.

Join Spencer Hughes weekday mornings with the latest in local news around the South Sound and beyond on am1030, fm103.3 or streaming at ifiberonenewsradio.com or via the TuneIn app and others.

Hood Canal School Superintendent Nikki Grubbs talks with Jeff Slakey about the upcoming bond and levy that the Hood Canal School District is running this February. Nikki talks about the differences between the two and what they each would go towards. Look for the ballots in your mailbox soon so remember to do your homework on the issues and vote! You can talk with Nikki by calling 360-877-5463 ext. 202 or [email protected]. Their website is https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/

35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen called into Daybreak and updated everyone on the '22 legislative session including his time on the House floor talking about the Long Term Care Tax that is being looked over again after passage last year. Rep. MacEwen also talks about a constitutional amendment he's introduced with fellow lawmakers on term limits. https://drewmacewen.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

One of the new owners of the Oly Town Artesians, Ryan Perkins talks about Oly Town and the big match at the Pavilion at Evergreen Sate College Saturday Night, Jan 22. Bellingham United comes to town. The game starts at 7pm. https://olytownfc.com/

Mason County Public Health Director Dave Windom called in to update the community on COVID-19 in Mason County. Dave talks about how quickly the OMICRON variant has spread and the rate of transmission. Director Windom also discusses testing and getting the at-home tests from the USPS.

35th District Rep. Dan Griffey talked with Jeff Slakey about the 2022 legislative session in Olympia. Rep. Griffey talks about the Long Term Care Tax, help for small fire districts, changing the definition of the word "theft" and more he's involved with in the state capitol. Visit his website at, https://dangriffey.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

Rachel Uberman from the Hope Garden Project talked with Jeff Slakey about the Hope Garden Project and a new garden that will soon spring up at Callanan Park in Shelton. This collaboration with the City of Shelton and the Mason Conservation District will provide support in the community for those in need of fresh fruits and veggies. Learn more and get involved with this as it comes online! Link provided is to reserve your bed now.

https://hopegardenproject.org/hopegardenlocations

Port of Shelton Commissioner Dick Taylor and Executive Director Wendy Smith talked with Jeff Slakey about all thats going on with the Port of Shelton. They're close to 1000 employees across the companies on Port property....Something Commissioner Taylor has been working on since his first election. They discuss plans for 2022 and how the Port is positioned for continued success in the upcoming year. www.portofshelton.com

Luke Manning is the 2021 City of Shelton Employee of the Year. City Manager Jeff Niten, Jeff Slakey and Luke talk about the award, his time at the city and what he did last summer to help cool down citizens at the Civic Center. This Focus On Shelton is presented by Peninsula Credit Union. https://www.sheltonwa.gov/. https://www.pcfcu.org/.

Mason County Public Health Director Dave Windom talked with Jeff Slakey about the current levels of COVID in Mason County. The Omicron variant is spreading quickly in Mason County, Dave talks about testing in the county and more. https://masoncountywa.gov/COVID-19/index.php