Mason County News

December’s labor statistics from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics once again produced conflicting data about what’s happening in Washington’s economy. Continue reading Washington’s Unemployment Rate: Job Numbers Down in December →

Two different projects will impact traffic on U.S. Highway 101 next week, Jan. 23 through Jan. 27. Continue reading Road Work Scheduled for 101 →

A small earthquake was reported on Vancouver Island Saturday morning. Continue reading Small Earthquake on Vancouver Island →

Lawmakers in Washington state are hoping to send another loud and clear and painful message to drivers who drink and get behind the wheel. Continue reading New Law Would Triple Prison Time for Drunk Drivers Who Kill →

MasonWebTV.com’s Dedrick Allan called his first college basketball game Thursday night. This was a freelance job for 820 Sports – KCBF in Fairbanks, Alaska as the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks played the Saint Martin’s University Saints at Marcus Pavilion in Lacey. SMU beat UAF 70 to 53. Here is a sample of Dedrick’s work: KCBF Continue reading MasonWebTV.com Personnel Covers College Basketball Game for Alaska Radio Station →

This week’s weather has canceled all high school sporting events including two basketball games MasonWebTV.com had planned to webcast. The status of our Saturday webcast, a girls’ and boys’ basketball double header with Taholah at Mary M. Knight, is unknown as both schools were closed today. Continue reading Weather Postpones Basketball Games; Next Webcasts in Question →

Gov. Chris Gregoire made the following statement today (Thursday, January 19, 2012) in response to several Northwest companies announcing support of SB6239 and HB2516: Continue reading Governor’s Statement on Support for Marriage Equality Legislation →

Collisions and tree limbs are piling up on state highways, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today. Drivers may face long delays from icy conditions and road and lane closures throughout the state. WSDOT crews are dealing with collisions and trees down as freezing rain adds weight to branches laden with snow. Crews in some areas need to wait until it’s safe to go in and clear the highway. Continue reading Entire State Feeling Impact of Ice Storm →

Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued a proclamation that ensures the delivery of valuable dairy products across Washington state. The proclamation would also – if needed – allow the activation of the Washington National Guard, and free up state agencies to take extraordinary steps to help local jurisdictions during the current winter storm. Continue reading Gregoire Proclaims Winter Storm Emergency →

The Washington State Department of Transportation today urged drivers to use extreme caution because of ice on roadways from freezing rain. Continue reading DOT Urges Extreme Caution →