KMAS

09/13/2025

🎶✨ What a day for Mason County! Hoodstock brought the music — and the generosity — with $25,000 for the Hood Canal School music program and another $25,000 for the Salmon Center. 🎸🐟

From new guitars in classrooms to hands-on environmental education, Hoodstock is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of music, community, and the beauty of the Hood Canal. 🌊

Watch the highlights and see how this local tradition continues to make a big impact. 🙌 Hoodstock - Hood Canal Music & Arts Festival Hood Canal School District #404 The Salmon Center Chris Eakes

09/13/2025

SHS Openhouse and tailgate party before the first home football game

09/13/2025

It's the first home game of the season for Highclimber Football. It's also their annual open house. North Thurston Rams are the opponent with kickoff around 7pm. Be at the stadium or watch with Dedrick, Gerry and Andy on MasonWebTV.

09/12/2025

Mason Health and the Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund are teaming up for a special Women’s Health Event on Saturday, September 27 at Mason General Hospital. Jeff Slakey talks with Karen Hilburn and Dr. Andrea Martin about why mammograms are so important, how this program provides them for free to women in Mason County, and what you can expect at this year’s event. Hear about pre-registration opportunities at the Shelton Family YMCA, common myths around screenings, and the community support that makes it all possible.
Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund
Mason Health
Shelton Family YMCA

09/09/2025

As they get ready for their Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce After-Hours, Brad and Heidi McCutcheon from The Bradley Air Company joined Jeff to talk fall prep, why modern variable-speed systems feel better and cost less, and how PUD-3 rebates—even for tenants—are helping Mason County families upgrade to whole-home comfort. We dig into service timelines (next-day residential service, ~two-week installs), airflow myths (don’t close those vents), and the “first freeze” surge that catches homeowners off-guard. Plus: what commercial HVAC looks like when the stakes are king-crab-level high.


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09/09/2025

Step back into the Roaring 20s for a night of fun, food, and fundraising at High Rollers for Hope! Jeff Slakey sits down with Beth from The Hub Center for Seniors and Tara from the North Mason Food Bank to preview this one-of-a-kind casino night in Belfair. The HUB - Belfair

From blackjack and roulette to bingo, poker darts, and the Wheel of Hope, players will compete for prizes—including the $1,000 Kingpin title—while supporting programs that provide Christmas meals and gifts for seniors and families across Mason County.

Hear how the event came together, why the need for community support is greater than ever, and even enjoy a poem written just for the occasion.

🎟️ High Rollers for Hope takes place Saturday, September 13th at 5:30 pm at The Hub in Belfair.

09/08/2025

Mason County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Ryan Spurling joins Jeff Slakey with a September update packed with news and context. Sheriff Spurling reflects on Jail Chief Kevin Hanson’s tenure and the years-long push that led to jail accreditation. He introduces new Jail Chief Shane Schoeneberg and explains how a recent wave of qualified applicants—and a 10-week Corrections Officer Academy—will help restore staffing and raise in-county capacity from 60 to 80 beds. The conversation also looks at the Bear Gulch Fire: why Mason County’s command vehicle and tight coordination mattered, and what history tells us about repeated, fireworks-related starts. Plus: budget stewardship via a fleet rotation, the goal of one deputy per 1,000 residents, a proactive SET team, and how Neighborhood Watch captains are strengthening community safety—including a grant that provided anti-theft steering-wheel locks. Presented by Our Community Credit Union.

Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling joins Jeff Slakey with a September update packed with news and context. Sheriff Spurling reflects on Jail Chief Kevin Hanson’s tenure and the years-long push that led to jail accreditation. He introduces new Jail Chief Shane Schoeneberg and explains how a recent....

09/06/2025

Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee sat down with Jeff Slakey to share why he thinks this first week feels like the “best start ever.” From crews flipping grounds and classrooms after the Bear Gulch fire crews were staying on campus over the summer, to bus drivers and staff keeping routes rolling, to ELA lessons happening on day one—it’s a look behind the scenes you won’t want to miss.

💡 Hear about a brand-new counselor’s “wrinkly heart” lesson, how a hall-pass system is keeping kids on track, and new evening forums coming to every school—plus an open invite to tour a school to see how learning is happening.

🏈 And don’t forget—this year’s first home football game on 9/12 doubles as a club showcase and community open house!

🎧 Listen now: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4eb090de

School’s back—and Shelton’s first week is humming. Superintendent Wyeth Jesse joins Jeff Slakey to take you behind the scenes: the maintenance and custodial crews who flipped spaces after the Bear Gulch response, the transportation team that kept routes moving, and why the district put English...

09/04/2025

🧠 A new program is shining a light on brain health right here in Mason County — with free education, conversations, and testing.

Dr. Justin Miller from UW joins Jeff Slakey to explain why rural areas face higher risks of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and what this new initiative with Mason Health means for our community.

🎧 Listen now: https://share.transistor.fm/s/20d4b15b

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Why do rural communities face higher risks of Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dr. Justin Miller from the University of Washington joins Jeff Slakey to talk about the new Northwest Rural Brain Health Initiative launching in partnership with Mason Health. The project brings free education sessions, brain....

08/31/2025

Mason County Date Night! Started at Fjord Oyster Bank then Cloverwood Candle Co. for “Pour Decisions” to make our own coconut wax candles. Love seeing Cota Street thriving with things to do. Great smells and a fun night. Consider attending their next event, sounds like the have some fun themes on the way!!!

08/30/2025

After seven years as City of Shelton, WA - Government's City Clerk, Donna Nault is retiring — but not before sharing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s most important (and least understood) jobs. In this "exit interview", Donna explains what a city clerk really does, how Shelton transitioned from a three-person commission to a seven-member council, and the challenges of keeping government transparent and neutral. She talks about Veterans Village, roundabouts, public engagement, and her advice to successor Mary Ricker. Plus, what’s next in retirement: travel, family, and a new kitten.

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After seven years as Shelton’s City Clerk, Donna Nault is retiring — but not before sharing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s most important (and least understood) jobs. In this "exit interview", Donna explains what a city clerk really does, how Shelton transitioned from a...