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Authorities Form Group to Fight Hurricane Harvey Related Fraud
September 1, 2017
Representatives from numerous federal and state law enforcement agencies have formed a working group to investigate and prosecute illegal activity related to Hurricane Harvey. Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez made the announcement along with the following agency heads: Acting U.S. Attorney Corey R. Amundson of the Middle District of Louisiana who serves as the Acting […]
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Hot Weather Through Labor Day
September 1, 2017
The National Weather Service says building high pressure over the region will allow dry and very warm conditions to develop over Western Washington beginning Friday and extending through early next week, including the Labor Day holiday. High temperatures over Western Washington will rise into the mid 70s to mid 80s today, then reach the 80s […]
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Campfire Restrictions Begin in Olympic National Park & Forest
August 31, 2017
Beginning September 1, Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest will restrict campfires to developed campgrounds and picnic areas only until further notice. Olympic Peninsula federal land managers are instituting fire restrictions due to the long-term forecast for hot and dry weather, the current commitment of firefighting resources battling numerous wildfires around the nation, and […]
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Local Firefighter at Recruit Academy Training
August 31, 2017
The Union Fire Department has a firefighter at the State Fire Training Academy in North Bend. Chris DeCapua from Mason County Fire District No. 6 is among the 22 firefighter recruits in the academy’s Class 2017-03 that began training on August 10th. Continue reading Local Firefighter at Recruit Academy Training →
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Turn Your Attention to Fire Prevention
August 31, 2017
The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages residents to turn their attention to fire prevention, as fire deaths across the state have increased this year—currently at 54 deaths compared to 55 total in 2016. Although the data is preliminary, the largest estimated jump in fire deaths this year is among adults age 65 and over—up 67 […]
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Police Blotter 8/31/17
August 31, 2017
The following is a summary of notable police and emergency calls in Mason County from Wednesday, August 30, 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. Disorder NE CLIFTON LN 19D3.SUSPICIOUS Aug 30, 2017 around 7 PM […]
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First Aid/CPR/AED Course Presented by MGH
August 31, 2017
Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics is holding a First Aid/CPR/AED course in September. MGH&FC staff will present this course on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hospital’s Learning Center, next to the Shelton McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North. Continue reading First Aid/CPR/AED Course Presented by MGH →
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Recreational Shellfish Harvesters Urged to Follow ‘Three Cs’
August 31, 2017
Washington State Department of Health is urging recreational shellfish harvesters to take extra precautions and check, chill, and cook – the Three Cs – over the Labor Day weekend and into September. The combination of hot weather, low tides, and little rain have contributed to more than 10 reports of vibriosis illnesses from people who […]
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Complete Burn Ban in Shelton; No Recreational Fires
August 31, 2017
The Fire Marshal for the City of Shelton has determined that current weather conditions have created substantial fire dangers and that there is a need to enact restrictions on outdoor burning on all lands located within the City. A complete burn ban will take affect Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. The burn ban […]
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DNR: Use Caution This Dry, Hot Labor Day Weekend
August 31, 2017
With the Labor Day holiday weekend fast approaching, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging everyone to please take responsibility for their actions when playing or working outdoors. Most of Washington has seen temperatures higher than normal throughout the summer, with some areas of eastern Washington having gone more than 100 days […]
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Nascar Cup Series 4K
Hood Canal Communications (HCC) is excited to announce that select 2026 NASCAR Cup Series races will be available in stunning 4K Ultra HD on nexTV Channel 5001 for customers who subscribe to a package that includes USA Network. Who Can Watch? The NASCAR 4K channel will be available to subscribers of: Customers must receive USA Network as part […]
Stream More This Summer: P+SHO Offer
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