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Daytime alternating traffic on SR 3 near Gorst Wednesday, Aug. 26
August 21, 2026
Travelers who use State Route 3 between Belfair and Bremerton should plan for daytime road work. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will reduce the highway to one lane. Flaggers will alternate travelers one lane at a time near Sunnyslope Road. People […]
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Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2026
August 21, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2026. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily. Here is a complete list of the new rates: 7% for overpayments (payments made in excess of the amount […]
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Bear Creek Dewatto Road Closure
August 21, 2026
Mason County Public Works has scheduled a week-long closure of Bear Creek Dewatto Road for road repairs. Bear Creek Dewatto Road is scheduled to close to all traffic at approximately milepost 1.9 beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026, and is expected to reopen at approximately 4:30 PM on Friday, September 4, […]
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DUI Patrols Increase Across Washington Through Labor Day
August 21, 2026
Law enforcement agencies across Washington will conduct high-visibility DUI patrols beginning this week and continuing through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. The patrols will focus on drivers impaired by alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is reminding everyone celebrating the final weeks of summer to arrange a sober ride before […]
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When rebuilding from fire damage, use L&I resources to protect against scams
August 21, 2026
Homeowners rebuilding after this season’s fire damage should make sure to check out their contractor before making a decision or paying any money. That’s according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). The agency investigates repeated cases of homeowners facing financial losses when recovering from disasters. The best way to avoid contractor […]
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The Wise Drive: How Long is Too Long?
August 21, 2026
Q: Is it legal to have stuff sticking ten feet out of a pickup truck bed? How far out the back of a vehicle can something project? A: As a child, you probably had moments when you thought the rules from your parents were unreasonable, or at least limited your free will. And at some […]
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Washington unemployment rate decreased slightly to 5.0% in July
August 19, 2026
Washington’s labor market increased by an estimated 21,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in July 2026 while the unemployment rate decreased slightly to 5.0%. “July marks a third consecutive month of job growth statewide,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the Employment Security Department. “Private sector job growth was widespread, with the largest gains showing in […]
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Watch Shelton City Council
August 19, 2026
[VIDEO] Watch the August 18, 2026, Shelton City Council meeting. 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.
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Official Primary Election Results
August 19, 2026
Elections officials in the Mason County Auditor’s Office counted the last nine ballots from the August 4, 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday and certified the results. It is now official that Democrat Miguel Gutierrez and Republican George Blush will appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot for Mason County Commissioner District No. 3.The […]
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Mason Health’s Patient Financial Services Moving
August 18, 2026
Mason Health’s Patient Financial Services and Enrollment Liaisons are moving to a new location to offer a one-stop option for patients and community members seeking health care financial support. Patients can now visit 237 Professional Way in Shelton to pay their bill in person or seek support enrolling in health insurance coverage or filling out […]
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