In today's headlines:

• Mason County Commissioners reviewed contracts, public works bids, and the county's mid-year budget at their Monday briefing, with the general fund taking in just under $26 million through June against a $48 million full-year target.
• Commissioners are set to approve two North Mason Regional Fire Authority mobile health contracts on August 4 — one extending services into South Mason County at $175,000 a year for three years, the other continuing wound care, hepatitis C testing, and opioid-use-disorder treatment at $86,000.
• The countywide burn ban remains in effect until further notice as the fire danger rating rises to high, banning all outdoor burning including campfires, charcoal, and torch weed-burning.
• A National Weather Service heat advisory runs through tomorrow night with highs near 95 — stay hydrated, check on elderly neighbors, and dial 211 or visit WA211.org to find a cooling center.

In local sports: The Mariners blanked the Reds 8-0 last night after Cincinnati intentionally loaded the bases to bring up catcher Cal Raleigh, who answered the very first pitch with a grand slam; George Kirby earned the win to move to 8-8 on the season. Tonight, Luis Castillo starts for Seattle against Cincinnati, with KMAS pre-game coverage beginning at 5:30.

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In today's headlines:

• Mason County Commissioners voiced support for converting a sheriff's deputy position to lieutenant and reviewed a proposed $4 million package of HVAC and efficiency upgrades for the county jail, the top utility user at about $44,000 a year.
• State Parks begins replacing mooring buoy anchors at several locations, including sites here in Mason County, starting July 16th.
• Tree-trimming crews will be working State Route 3 between mileposts 19 and 20 this week, with alternating traffic in the area.
• Warm today with an expected high of 86, though a change in the forecast could bring rain by Thursday.

In local sports: There's no Mariners game today with the All-Star break here, though Seattle's Randy Arozarena represents the club in the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia, and the Mariners return to action at week's end.

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In today's headlines:

• Hood Canal remains closed to shellfish harvesting after state sampling near Union found lethal levels of paralytic shellfish poison, and the Department of Health won't lift the closure until tests show it's safe.
• Mason County Republicans hosted a candidate debate at Kneeland Park in Shelton featuring the races for Commissioner District 3, Auditor and Clerk, with ballots for the August 4th primary going out this week — watch it back at masonwebtv.com.
• Twanoh State Park is closing its day-use area, beach and pier for several weeks this summer for a shoreline and creek restoration project aimed at improving salmon habitat, with no reopening date announced yet.
• Shelton School District is serving free breakfast and lunch to any kid 18 or younger through the 23rd, Monday through Thursday at Shelton High School and Mountain View Elementary — no paperwork, no cost.
• Downtown Shelton's West Railroad filled with hundreds of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles Saturday for the annual Wheels for Hope Cruisin' Through Time car show.
• Mason Health has named Lacey Eveland, a registered nurse on the medical-surgical pediatrics floor, its Employee of the Month for June.
• It's a beautiful day with a high of 83, and the warm stretch continues all week.

In local sports: The Mariners closed the first half with an 8-2 win, the bullpen shutting things down after starter Emerson Hancock left in the second with a bruised finger, sending Seattle into the All-Star break on a high note. There are no games today — the All-Star Home Run Derby streams on Netflix, and the Midsummer Classic is tomorrow.

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In today's headlines:

• State Parks crews begin replacing marine mooring buoys at Hood Canal parks including Hope Island, Jarrels Cove, and McMicken starting next week.
• Voters got a preview of the August primary ballot this week, with a North Mason Community Voice candidates forum in Belfair and a chamber open house for Mason County commissioner candidates.
• Jeff Slakey will be moderating a candidates debate and forum on Sunday at Kneeland Park at 1pm.
• Forest Service Road 24, the Lake Cushman rec sites, and the Staircase area near Olympic National Park have reopened after closures tied to last year's Bear Gulch fire.
• Sunny and 73 today, low 70s over the weekend, with mid-80s possible next week.

In local sports: The Mariners fell 8-4 yesterday, with Brandon Miller taking the loss to drop to 4-3 and Seattle sitting even at 47-47 with the All-Star break approaching. The M's open a series tonight at Tampa Bay, and pregame coverage begins at 3 on KMAS.

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In today's headlines:

• Shelton City Council advanced a resolution to put the Transportation Benefit District renewal on the November 3rd ballot, with a one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for street maintenance heading to the July 21st action agenda.
• More than a dozen residents spoke on food truck regulations and the Mason Food Court, prompting council members to schedule a study session for July 14th.
• The Shelton School Board heard a lengthy budget presentation showing the district running lean, though third grade reading scores jumped to 47 percent and Shelton now has the highest literacy growth rate in the state.
• Another nice one today with a high near 77, and upper 70s to low 80s heading into the weekend.

In local sports: The Mariners fell to the Miami Marlins 2-0 yesterday. They're back at it today, with pregame coverage at 2:30 and first pitch at 3:40, right here on KMAS.

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In today's headlines:

• Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park reopen Forest Service Road 24, the Lake Cushman recreation sites and the Staircase Developed Area today, nearly a year after the Bear Gulch fire.
• Mason County Commissioners approved a rezone of just over two acres near Olympic Highway South from mixed-use to general commercial and signed a letter of support for the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group's trail and interpretive signage project at Theller Wetlands.
• North Mason Community Voice held a candidates forum at the Hub Center for Seniors in Belfair ahead of the August 4th primary, with ballots going out July 17th.
• A nice day across Mason County with a high near 74 degrees.

In local sports: The Mariners dropped a tough one 6-5 to the Marlins in 10 innings yesterday in Miami, with pregame coverage today at 2:30 on KMAS.

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In today's headlines:
- Mason County Commissioners heard an update from Habitat for Humanity's Stephen Hufford on the nonprofit's 30 years and 41 homes built, plus early plans for a community land trust that drew pushback from at least one commissioner over homeowner equity
- Commissioners opened a 2027 budget workshop, projecting a year-end fund balance of $19 to $24 million and looking for $2 to $3 million in savings next year
- The county approved loan terms for the Shelton Road paving project — about $210,000 financed at under 4 percent, to be billed to property owners this fall
- Forest Service Road 24, Lake Cushman recreation sites, and the Staircase area reopen tomorrow, a year after the Bear Gulch Fire closure; Staircase campground reservations open tomorrow at recreation.gov
- Shellfish harvesting remains closed through Hood Canal after a paralytic shellfish poisoning detection near Hoodsport, with the closure now expanded to Port Townsend, Oak Bay, and Marrowstone Island
- Mason Health hosts its 30th annual Quality Care Open golf tournament Friday at Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club, benefiting the Mason Health Foundation
- Clouds this morning, then a nice afternoon with a high near 76

In local sports: The Mariners had the day off yesterday and open a three-game series in Miami against the Marlins today, with Bryan Woo on the mound — pregame at 2:30, first pitch at 3:40, right here on the radio. The U.S. was eliminated from the World Cup yesterday, falling 4-2 to Belgium in the round of 16.

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Morning News — Friday, July 3, 2026

Your Mason County news briefing for Friday, July 3, 2026.

In today's headlines:
- The Washington State Department of Health has closed all of Hood Canal from Foulweather Bluff south, plus Port Townsend, Oak Bay, and Marrowstone Island, to recreational shellfish harvesting after lab tests found dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning near Hoodsport.
- Olympic National Park announced the Lake Cushman and Staircase recreation areas — including the campground, ranger station, and several trailheads — will reopen July 8th after nearly a year of repairs following last year's Bear Gulch Fire.
- The Mason County Sheriff's Office and Fire Marshal are reminding residents that fireworks remain illegal inside Shelton city limits, with legal discharge hours outside the city running 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to midnight on the Fourth, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the 5th.
- Expect sunny skies today with a high near 72, warming into the mid-70s Saturday and near 80 on Sunday.

In local sports: The Mariners won 1-0 at T-Mobile Park last night to improve to 45-43 on the season, and they open a series against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight with pregame coverage on KMAS starting at 6 and first pitch at 7:10. The Seattle Storm dropped a 90-67 decision to the Phoenix Mercury and are now 5-16, but they're back home tomorrow night hosting the Portland Fire at 6 at Climate Pledge Arena. Monday brings a big one to Seattle, with the United States facing Belgium in the World Cup.

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In today's headlines:
- Mason County's Economic Development Council says a lack of affordable child care is holding back local employers, and it's seeking community input on a new child care partnership grant.
- A Belfair man, 21-year-old William Lee Spartacus Falkner, is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive-laden drones and sniper gunmen.
- The giving circle IMPACT Mason County — 100 Women Who Care — raised more than $4,600 for the Humane Society of Mason County at a weekend gathering at the Alderbrook Clubhouse in Union.
- It's a grey, showery start with a high near 63, but sunshine and warmth return for the Fourth of July weekend with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s.

In local sports: The Mariners are back on KMAS tonight with Bryce Miller on the mound — pregame coverage starts at 5:30, first pitch at 6:40.

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Your Mason County news briefing for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

In today's headlines:
- A 21-year-old Belfair man, William Lee Spartacus Falkner, is facing a federal conspiracy to commit murder charge, accused of taking part in a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive-laden drones and snipers; he's presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
- Mason County commissioners set an initial goal to trim $2 million from this year's budget as they work to close a projected $8.2 million shortfall by year's end, with avoiding layoffs a top priority.
- Mason County commissioners this week signed off on sheriff's office restructuring and a new jail pharmacy contract, and reviewed a Belfair wetlands trail proposal.
- Mostly cloudy skies and a high near 66 today in Shelton, with sunshine and 70s returning for the Fourth of July weekend.

In local sports: The Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park, with Bryan Woo picking up the win to move to 7-6 on the season, Seattle sits at 44-43 and has the day off today.

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