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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 →

Governor Ferguson comment on 2026 legislative session

March 13, 2026

Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: When I delivered my State of the State address at the start of this session, I talked about history — particularly the history that we create ourselves. I want to thank legislators, legislative staff and my team for a historic […]

Tax credits and deductions for education

March 13, 2026

The costs for continuing education can add up quickly and get expensive. There are several tax benefits such as credits and deductions that can help eligible taxpayers reduce these costs. A tax credit reduces the amount a person owes in income taxes dollar-for-dollar. Let’s look at a few of the most common ones. Education tax […]

High School Sports Schedule for 3/12/26

March 12, 2026

Weather cancels baseball games for Thursday, March 12, 2026 The Klahowya at Shelton baseball game scheduled for today (Thursday, March 12, 2026) has been cancelled due to weather and field conditions. The Highclimbers are scheduled to play at North Mason Friday, March 13, 2026 – weather permitting. The Lake Quinault at Mary M. Knight baseball […]

Economic Development Council of Mason County awarded USDA funding

March 11, 2026

The Economic Development Council of Mason County (EDC) has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Promotion Program to support local farmers and producers. The EDC was one of three organizations in Washington and 43 nationwide selected to implement its Market-Ready Mason project, which will strengthen producer capacity and expand consumer access to […]

Commerce awards $16.8 million for tribal clean energy and resilience projects

March 11, 2026

The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $16.8 million in clean energy grants to support 22 projects in 17 tribal communities across Washington including the Squaxin Island Tribe. The awards will also fund feasibility studies for three tribes to evaluate the solar potential, technical requirements, and financial viability of solar and battery energy storage […]

High School Sports Results from 3/10/26

March 11, 2026

Spring high school sports got underway Tuesday. The Shelton and North Mason boys’ soccer teams played to a 1-1 ties Tuesday. The Highclimbers scored first when David Mendiola Lopez found the back of the net in the 19th minute. The Bulldogs evened things up on a penalty kick (NM player not identified) in the 67th […]

Governor Ferguson statement on House passage of Millionaires’ Tax

March 11, 2026

Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the House passage of the Millionaires’ Tax: “The Millionaires’ Tax passed by the House represents historic progress in rebalancing our unfair system. It sends significant dollars back to Washington families and small businesses. It expands the Working Families Tax Credit to 460,000 additional households – that’s money […]

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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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