KMAS Morning News with Jeff Slakey
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Local news for Mason County and the South Puget Sound from KMAS — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Host Jeff Slakey brings you the morning's top stories, weather, and what's happening around Shelton, Belfair, Hoodsport, and the Hood Canal. Miss the live broadcast? Catch up here weekday mornings.
Episodes
- KMAS Morning News — Monday, May 11, 2026
The KMAS Morning News covers the conclusion of candidate filing week for Mason County elections, including seven candidates for Commissioner District 3. It also reports on the retirement of Shelton Police Chief Chris Kostad and provides we…
- KMAS Morning News — Friday, May 8, 2026
On May 8, 2026, Shelton Police Chief Chris Kostad will retire, succeeded by Captain Dan Patton. Today is the final day to file for elective office. The episode also covers local weather, and sports updates for the Mariners, Storm, North Ma…
- KMAS Morning News — Thursday, May 07, 2026
KMAS Morning News covers Mason County news including candidate filings for Commissioner and Port Commissioner, advancements in water and utility projects, and local sports updates. The weather is expected to be cloudy and breezy with a hig…
- KMAS Morning News — Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The episode covers the latest Mason County news including candidate filings for Commissioner, a house fire response, a decrease in the local unemployment rate, and recent high school and professional sports results. The weather forecast pr…
- KMAS Morning News — Tuesday, May 05, 2026
KMAS Morning News covers candidate filing week for Mason County elections, including races for County Commissioner, Auditor, Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, PUD commissioner, and District Court Judge. It also reports on local sports results and…
- KMAS Morning News — Monday, May 4, 2026
Candidate filing week begins in Mason County, and Shelton Valley Road will be closed for culvert replacement. Katie Arnold of Mason County PUD No. 1 received a public service award. Local sports news includes Mariners, Shelton Invitational…
- KMAS Morning News — Friday, May 01, 2026
A fatal crash victim on US Highway 101 was identified, and the Shelton City Council reviewed the updated PROST plan, prioritizing trails and water access. The show also previewed a Mariners game and reported on local high school sports res…
- Morning News — Thursday, April 30, 2026
KMAS Morning News reports on a fatal crash on US 101, the preliminary passage of the North Mason School District levy, and a discussion on fire district funding. Sports news includes Mariners, Shelton baseball, softball, and North Mason gi…
- KMAS Morning News — Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The April 29, 2026, KMAS Morning News covered Mason County commissioner meetings on fire district withdrawal and a wake ordinance, North Mason School Board technology updates, and local sports results for baseball and soccer. The weather f…
- KMAS Morning News — Tuesday, April 28, 2026
KMAS Morning News for April 28, 2026, briefs listeners on Timberland Library hour revisions, a community open house for Shelton's Parks Plan, the Forest Festival's fireworks funding campaign, and local sports updates including Mariners, No…
- KMAS Morning News — Monday, April 27, 2026
KMAS Morning News covers the Port of Shelton Commission meeting, Central Mason Fire and EMS training, South Sound weather, and local sports results including Mariners, North Mason softball, and Shelton track and baseball.
- KMAS Morning News — Friday, April 24, 2026
The KMAS Morning News briefing for April 24, 2026, covers the resignation of Port of Shelton Commissioner Dale Elmland and the process to fill the vacancy. It also includes weather updates and local high school sports scores and schedules.
- Morning News — Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Port of Shelton Commissioner has resigned. The Shelton City Council welcomed a new police officer and approved city projects. Weather is partly cloudy with highs around 63.
- KMAS Morning News — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
KMAS Morning News covers the Safe and Sober Graduation fundraiser for Shelton High School, highlights Mason Health volunteers, and announces Mason County joining a new economic development district. Sports results are provided for several…
- Your Mason County news briefing for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The KMAS Morning News briefing for April 21, 2026, covers significant local developments including a substantial USDA grant for farmers markets, a University of Washington grant for infrastructure planning, and upcoming revisions to the co…
- Your Mason County news briefing for Monday, April 20, 2026.
This is the Mason County news briefing for Monday, April 20, 2026. It covers local events like the Olympus Rally and Oyster Rama, sports news including the Mariners and Kraken, weather forecasts, and local high school sports results.
- Morning News — Friday, April 17, 2026
The KMAS Morning News on April 17, 2026, covered updates on a library union agreement, upcoming fire training, a slowing rise in homelessness, and local sports results including Mariners, Kraken, Shelton softball, and North Mason track.