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Crash near Ryan-Fredson Road Injures One

March 14, 2026

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 just north of Ryan-Fredson Road Friday morning injured a Shelton woman. The Washington State Patrol says the woman was driving a sedan in the left lane of northbound on 101 about 11:45 AM. In the right lane next to the sedan was a “utility truck”. Just north of […]

Mason Health Earns 2025 Top Performer Award for Workplace Safety Initiative

March 14, 2026

Mason Health has been recognized by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) with the 2025 Top Performer Award for outstanding achievements in reducing the risk of blood?borne pathogen exposure across the organization. This prestigious statewide honor reflects Mason Health’s commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of both patients and staff through evidence?based practices, rigorous […]

Mason Health Welcomes New Emergency Department Supervisor; Launches Initiative to Enhance Patient Experience

March 13, 2026

Mason Health is proud to welcome Kevin Guandiquez, BSN, RN, as the new Emergency Department (ED) Supervisor, joining the organization on Jan. 26. His arrival coincides with the rollout of a department?wide strategic initiative focused on elevating the Emergency Department patient experience through communication, presence, and a renewed culture of compassion. Guandiquez brings a diverse […]

Weather Cancellations 3/13/26 as off 11:45 AM

March 13, 2026

Weather impacted schools, sports and other organizations. Here is the latest information as of 11:45 AM 3/13/26: All Mason County offices will close today at 1:30 p.m. due to inclement weather. Shelton School District: Scheduled 3-hour early release. North Mason School District: Due to current snow conditions, we are making the following changes:West Sound Tech […]

The Wise Drive: Two Ways to Keep Right

March 13, 2026

Q: Could you define this exception to the “Keep right” law: “Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes and providing for two-way movement traffic?” There’s a road I drive where some sections have two-way turn lanes, and some have a cable separation where no cross traffic can happen. Do both of these areas require […]

High School Sports Report from 3/12/26

March 13, 2026

Loss for SHS Soccer; Weather cancels baseball games The Shelton boys’ soccer team lost at North Thurston Thursday 5 to 1. The Highclimbers drop to 0-1-and-1 on the season. They host Timberline Saturday afternoon. The Klahowya at Shelton baseball game scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 was cancelled due to weather and field conditions. The […]

Historic Income Tax and Budget – 2026 Legislative Session Wraps Up

March 13, 2026

[AUDIO] Historic tax and spending measures highlighted Washington’s 2026 legislative session. Tracy Ellis with Senate Republicans reports. Continue reading Historic Income Tax and Budget – 2026 Legislative Session Wraps Up →

Republicans fought taxes, stopped bad bills as Legislature adjourns

March 13, 2026

[AUDIO] With the final gavel echoing through the House chamber Thursday night, lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session after passing supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets. House Republicans say the session was defined by a fight over taxes and affordability. John Sattgast with Washington House Republicans reports from Olympia. Continue reading Republicans fought taxes, […]

Couture blasts Democrat’s $80 billion budget, warns of cuts to schools, health care

March 13, 2026

Rep. Travis Couture says the majority just passed one of the most reckless budgets in state history and did it while shutting out the voices of nearly half the state. House Democrats approved a more than $80 billion operating budget today that balloons government spending, cuts services people depend on, and gambles on legally questionable […]

State House OK’s three supplemental budgets, adjourns on schedule

March 13, 2026

[AUDIO] Lawmakers in Olympia put in a long day Thursday to wrap up their annual session on schedule. Dan Frizzell with the House Democratic Caucus has more. Continue reading State House OK’s three supplemental budgets, adjourns on schedule →

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Big Upgrades, Faster Speeds

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System Maintenance January 29th and 30th

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