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The Wise Drive: Bike Lanes Aren’t Two-Way Streets

May 1, 2026

Q: When a road has bike lanes on each side, are cyclists required to ride with traffic? There are arrows in the bike lanes indicating which direction the cyclist “should” be riding, but I see people riding either way all the time. A: If there’s one thing the internet confirms repeatedly, it’s that the link […]

High School Sports Results from 4/30/26

May 1, 2026

MMK District Track Results; Losses for MMK Baseball, NM Softball & Baseball The Mary M. Knight boys’ track and field team participated in the Class 1B/2B/1A District 4 Meet at Hoquiam High School on Thursday.The Owls’ Ryder Lake finished 2nd in the boys’ 400 meters with at season beast time of 57.88a seconds. and was […]

Name of Deceased in Head-On Crash Released

May 1, 2026

The Washington State Patrol has released the name of the Tacoma man who died at the scene of a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 101 near the “C” Street Overpass in Shelton on Tuesday. An updated collision memo identifies the deceased as 36-year-old, Roswin N. Villegas Blanco. Villegas Blanco was driving a sedan northbound on […]

It’s not too early to start planning for next year: Check withholding now

April 30, 2026

Even though the tax filing deadline for tax year 2025 passed a couple weeks ago, it’s not too early to start planning for next filing season. Planning now can help taxpayers avoid surprises next year. One action that can be taken is checking for proper tax withholding. What is withholding?Taxpayers need to pay their tax […]

Recent measles cases in Washington raise concern about undetected community spread

April 30, 2026

Measles cases continue to increase in Washington this year, including three recent cases with no known source of exposure. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging people to watch for symptoms, stay home and contact their health care provider if they feel sick, and make sure they’re up to date on their measles, […]

High School Sports Results from 4/29/26

April 30, 2026

SHS Track & Field Results; Losses for SHS Softball & Baseball, MMK Baseball In a Evergreen Conference meet at Highclimber Stadium Wednesday, the Shelton boys’ track and field team beat Black Hills in team scoring 100 to 50 but lost to W.F. West 113 to 51. On the girls’ side, the Lady Highclimbers lost to […]

When and how to amend a tax return

April 30, 2026

Taxpayers who discover an error after filing a federal tax return may need to file an amended return. There are some instances where an amended return isn’t required such as when the IRS corrects errors during processing or requests missing forms or schedules separately. Reasons to file an amended returnIf there are changes to key […]

Watch Shelton Baseball Host W.F. West

April 29, 2026

[LIVE VIDEO] Watch the Shelton baseball team host W.F. West. First pitch for this Evergreen Conference game between the Highclimbers and the Bearcats is 4:30 PM. Dedrick Allan will call the game. The teams played Tuesday with W.F. West beating Shelton 11 to 1 in six innings. The Highclimbers are 9-and-7 on the season, 4-and-7 […]

Watch Shelton City Council

April 29, 2026

[VIDEO] Watch the April 28, 2026, Shelton City Council study session. Council members and City staff met in-person in the Courtroom at the Shelton Civic Center. Video of the meeting is now available on the City’s YouTube Channel. Click here for the meeting’s agenda and supporting documents.

Fatal Head-On Crash on 101 in Shelton

April 29, 2026

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal head-on crash on U.S. Highway 101 that occurred Tuesday afternoon near the “C” Street Overpass in Shelton. According to a press memo, the driver of a southbound pickup truck lost control and drove into oncoming traffic at milepost 346 where the truck struck a northbound sedan just […]

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Big Upgrades, Faster Speeds

Hood Canal Communications (HCC) is investing in the future of local connectivity. Starting January 6, 2026, we’ll begin major upgrades to our Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) network—the technology that powers broadband for many HCC internet customers (cable modem). Why We’re UpgradingYour online life is increasingly two-way video calls, cloud back ups, smart home devices, Telehealth, WFH, and remote […]

System Maintenance January 29th and 30th

Hood Canal Communications will be performing three different system maintenance and upgrade projects during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and Thursday, January 30, 2025. Please see the information below for additional details. We apologize for any inconvenience and customers may call 360.898.2481 any time for assistance. Eldon North to Brinnon 1/29 […]

HCC Recognized in Top Ten Fastest Local ISPs by Broadband Now

We are thrilled to announce that Hood Canal Communications has been ranked number eight of the top ten Fastest Real-World Speeds local internet service providers by Broadband Now! The Fastest Real-World Speeds local category includes ISPs from all over the United States that cover less than 50,000 subscribers. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to […]

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