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Pollution Closes Shellfish Harvest Areas; Others Threatened

April 27, 2017

Annual water quality evaluation leads to harvest restrictions for commercial growing areas in Jefferson, Mason, Pierce, Skagit, and Snohomish counties An annual evaluation of water quality in shellfish harvesting areas found that high bacteria levels will lead to harvest closures for six of Washington’s 105 commercial shellfish areas. An additional 16 areas currently meet water […]

High School Sports Results from 4/26/17

April 27, 2017

Results from SHS baseball The Shelton baseball team lost at Peninsula Wednesday 9 to 5. The Highclimbers fell behind early but rallied to take a one-run lead (3 to 2) in the top of the 4th inning. The Seahawks took back the lead in their half of the inning (4 to 3). Shelton responded in […]

Message from NM Superintendent on Wednesday’s Events

April 27, 2017

North Mason School District Superintendent Dana Rosenbach released the following message in the wake of Wednesday’s police activity at Hawkins Middle School and North Mason High School: Today was a stressful day for students, families and staff, particularly those on our secondary campus. Just as lunch was beginning, sheriff’s deputies were investigating a report of […]

City Treatment Plant Exceeds Ecology Testing Standards

April 27, 2017

In consideration of the current Hammersley Inlet shellfish growing area closure, due to the presence of Norovirus, the City of Shelton is taking extra precautions to ensure that the Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to exceed Washington State Department of Ecology testing standards. The City is sensitive to the nearby shellfish industry and the surrounding environment, […]

Active Shooter Report at Hawkins Middle School Was False

April 26, 2017

Law enforcement responded to a report of an active shooter at Hawkins Middle School in Belfair Wednesday morning that turned out to be false. “Fortunately it was not real – not legitimate,” Mason County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ryan Spurling told MasonWebTV Powered by HCC. “So it turned out to be a very good exercise.” […]

Police Blotter 4/26/17

April 26, 2017

The following is a summary of notable police and emergency calls in Mason County on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Specific details have not been released unless otherwise noted. Any one with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate law enforcement or emergency services agency. Continue reading Police Blotter 4/26/17 →

County Unemployment Drops Again

April 26, 2017

The unemployment rate in Mason County dropped for the second time in two months to 7.3 percent in March. According to the State Employment Security Department, that’s down seven-tenths of a percentage point from the revised rate for February of 8 percent and down nine-tenths of a percent from March 2016’s 8.2 percent rate. The […]

High School Sports Results from 4/25/17

April 26, 2017

Results from SHS golf & soccer; NM golf; MMK baseball The Shelton boys’ soccer team played Gig Harbor to a 1-1 tie Tuesday. The Highclimbers are now 5-5-and-3 on the season, 4-4-and-3 in the South Sound Conference. Shelton travels to Yelm Thursday. Shelton golf teams beat Timberline Tuesday. The boys’ score was the Highclimbers 127, […]

Inslee Names New DOC Secretary

April 26, 2017

Gov. Jay Inslee has named Stephen Sinclair secretary of the Department of Corrections. Sinclair will begin the position immediately. He takes over from Jody Becker, Ph.D, who has been serving as acting secretary since January. She will continue at DOC as deputy secretary. Sinclair has worked at DOC for 28 years. He currently serves as assistant […]

Shelton’s Evergreen Elementary Has Principal of the Year

April 26, 2017

Evergreen Elementary Principal Adina Brito was named this year’s Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year by a panel of principals representing the Elementary School Principals Association of Washington, a component of the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP). She was one of 27 nominees from across the state. Continue reading Shelton’s Evergreen Elementary Has […]

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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

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