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At Mason Health, Kelly North has been promoted to director of clinic operations, overseeing all Mason Clinic operations, including Mason Clinic-Hoodsport. North, who joined Mason Health in November 2019, has been a pivotal figure in the organization's growth and success, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for patient and operational excellence, Mason Health wrote in a news release. "I am incredibly excited to take on this new role," North said in the release. "This is a career...
Kyle Lauderdale, the chief experience officer for Peninsula Credit Union, recently was honored as a "Patriotic Employer" by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. According to a news release, the award recognizes supervisors and employees who demonstrate exceptional support for employees serving in the National Guard or Reserve. The award was presented at PCU's headquarters branch, where Lauderdale was celebrated by his peers and members of the community. Lauderdale was nominated by...
The Mary M. Knight girls' basketball team improved to 6-2 on the season headed into the holiday break, earning three wins between Dec. 17-20. On Dec. 17, the Owls faced league opponent Ocosta in Matlock. The Owls jumped out to a 23-2 lead after the first quarter, behind the leadership from last season's 1B Coastal League MVP Cloey Fletcher, who scored 11 points in the first quarter enroute to a 62-37 victory. Fletcher ended the game with 31 points, 11 rebounds and nine steals. Senior Hailey...
Volunteers from the Grapeview Community Association spent several days cleaning Grapeview Loop Road right of way from Treasure Island Road to the Loop Road’s south intersection with state Route 3 — a distance of 6 miles. “We used to do this annually but somehow it fell off the radar. We intend to put it back on track. Our volunteers did a fantastic job on both sides of the road — that’s 12 miles of right of way,” Jim Hanson, GCA president said. GCA member Ed Johnson was assigned to head the project. “We had eight volunteers and they covered...
A trio of athletes claiming state titles highlighted 2024 for sports in Mason County. In late February, North Mason's Sadie Evans won the 1B-2A girls 155-pound wrestling title, and then in May, the Bulldogs' Adrianna Tupolo won the 2A state girls discus title and Mary M. Knight's Logan Green won the 1B high jump title....
The Economic Development Administration announced the Port of Shelton will be awarded $100,000 to partner with Mason PUD 3 on the expansion of the substation at Sanderson Field. The funding will support a feasibility study and is provided through a 2023 Disaster Supplemental funding package designed to aid communities in economic recovery and revitalization following a presidential disaster declaration. “The Port of Shelton is excited to see this project move forward with funding from the Economic Development Administration,” Wendy Smith, exe...
Mayor earns leadership certification Shelton Mayor Eric Onisko recently earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities. The program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas: roles, responsibilities and legal requirements; public sector resource management; community planning and development; effective local leadership; and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. "Being a city leader in Washingto...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars #1694 and its auxiliary host a breakfast and Veterans Day ceremony Monday morning at Memorial Hall, 210 W. Franklin St., downtown Shelton. The doors open at 9:30 a.m., and breakfast is served at 11 a.m. Members of the Shelton NJROTC will participate in the ceremony. The microphone will be passed around so veterans can share their stories....
North Mason High School sophomore Alisha Carpenter finished 10th at the 2A Westside Classic district girls cross county meet on Saturday at Chambers Creek in University Place. Carpenter’s 5K time of 21 minutes, 5.6 seconds qualified her for Saturday’s 2 A state meet at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The 2A girls state race is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Bulldog freshman Samantha Neil finished 28th overall with a time of 22:59.7 and also qualified for the state meet. Shelton High School junior Trayson Bartholomew finished 37th ove...
All are welcome when New Horizon Communities and South Sound Solar hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Shelton Veterans Village solar project from 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 30 at 2471 N. 13th St. in Shelton. Construction of the solar array on Shelton Veterans Village’s 30 tiny homes and community center was completed in September. A reception will follow the ribbon cutting. The Shelton Veterans Village has 156 solar panels, 102 of them on the tiny houses and 54 on the community center. South Sound Solar designed and i...
Second-half property tax payments for 2024 are due on or before Oct. 31, according to a news release from Mason County Treasurer Lisa Frazier. Payments can be made at the Treasurer’s office at 411 N 5th St., Bldg. 1 (2nd Floor) in the office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or at the drive-up payment drop box in the alley. For those mailing in their payment, payments must be postmarked no later than Oct. 31 to be considered on time and avoid interest charges. Postmarks and delivery can be delayed when using USPS to mail payment(s), so mail early. D...
The Shelton-Mason County Journal won 33 awards, including nine first-place prizes, at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2024 Better Newspaper Contest. Staff members received their awards at the 137th annual convention Oct. 5 at the Indian Summer Golf & Country Club in Olympia. The entries were judged by members of the Arizona Media Association. Fifty Washington newspapers sent entries. “Over the last four years, our paper has received more than 100 awards from WNPA,” Journal Publisher John Lester wrote in a statement. “Our reade...
Mason Health has four new healthcare providers who started practicing this summer, three in primary care and one specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. “These providers bring a wealth of expertise and a dedication to preventative medicine to Mason Health,” a news release states. Jacqueline Gorzynski, MD, graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2021 and completed her residency training at Chehalis Family Medicine in 2024. She is a full-spectrum family provider and has special interest including addiction medicine, lac...
The North Mason High School volleyball team swept rival Shelton 3-0 and defeated Port Angeles 3-1 on the road to finish the first week of the season undefeated. "Our first home match was exciting," North Mason coach Kanoe Lilly wrote in an email. "The Highclimbers challenged our ability to stay focused on the strategies we've been working on in practices. It was great to see that we can be successful, play well together, and have fun all at the same time." Senior outside hitter Adrianne Tupolo...
The North Mason High School football team ran away from Kingston in the second half, capturing a 30-10 win over the Buccaneers on Friday at Phil Pugh Stadium in Belfair. The Bulldogs have outscored their first two opponents 67-16 en route to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2019. North Mason travels to Port Angeles at 7 p.m. Friday for its first road game of the season. Girls soccer The North Mason girls soccer team lost 8-1 at Port Angeles on Sept. 12, falling to 1-2 overall. The Bulldogs h...
Joe Schmit, who resigned from the Shelton City Council in April, on Tuesday was appointed executive director of the MACECOM Board of Directors. MACECOM is the primary public safety answering point for Mason County and operates around the clock. It is overseen by a board of directors of leaders from city, county and tribal governments, and emergency responders. “Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to MACECOM and, coupled with his deep commitment to serving our community, will ensure the public and first responders have access to l...
Jim Morrell, the president and CEO of Peninsula Credit Union, was appointed to the World Council of Credit Unions board of directors. WOCCU is a global trade association and development agency for nonprofit financial institutions. According to a news release from Peninsula Credit Union, it promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world, empowering people and communities through access to high-quality and affordable financial services....
An unoccupied house caught fire at 85 East Lakeland Drive in Allyn on July 24. Central Mason Fire & EMS responded two minutes after the 6:23 p.m. call, according to a news release. The fire was burning on the exterior of the residential structure, according to crews arriving at the scene. The flames extended up the siding and into the attic, according to CMFE. "Crews were able to quickly gain access to the residence, confirm it was unoccupied, and extinguish the blaze," the news release states....
On Monday, the City of Shelton enacted a complete burn ban in city limits, according to a news release. “All burning, including recreational fires and charcoal, will be banned in the City of Shelton until further notice. Propane-fueled equipment and pellet grills will remain legal during this time,” the release says. The National Fire Rating System changed to Very High Fire Danger, prompting the ban. The rating system uses current and preceding weather conditions, fuel types, and live and dead fuel moisture to decide the dangers. The Dep...
Roadwork continues this week on state Route 108 west of Kamilche and travelers should expect periodic closures, according to the state Department of Transportation. Crews will be removing and replacing culverts to allow for fish passage. During each closure, drivers will be detoured to U.S. Highway 101 via Mud Bay and state Route 8 to McCleary. Times, dates and locations are: ■ 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Aug. 9: Just west of Eich Road. ■ 8 a.m. Aug. 14, to 8 a.m. Aug. 28: Just west of Eich Road. Travelers can sign up for email updates about maj...
Next week is “Paddle Safe Week,” as proclaimed by Gov. Jay Inslee July 22 – 28, with support from Washington State Parks. “Paddle Safe Week is a great opportunity to help reduce paddle sports-related fatalities by sharing resources and educating the community on how to recreate safely,” Boating Program Manager Rob Sendak said in a news release. The best way to stay safe while paddling is to wear a life jacket, according to WSP, and having at least one Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person on board all vessels, including canoes, k...
Explore the Fjord Summer Camp for youths ages 12 - 16, sponsored by the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, starts Friday. Activities include hiking, learning about shellfish, exploring tide pools and kayaking, according to HCSEG. Sessions are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays from July 12 to Aug. 16 for a $10 donation per camp session and financial assistance is available. Kids can register for the whole camp or just a single session. Campers meet at the Salmon Center, 600 Roessel Road, Belfair, where...
Travelers should expect periodic closures on state Route 108 west of Kamilche, according to the state Department of Transportation. Crews will be removing and replacing culverts to allow for fish passage. During each closure, drivers will be detoured to U.S. Highway 101 via Mud Bay and state Route 8 to McCleary. Times, dates and locations are: ■ 8 a.m. Monday, July 8, to 8 a.m. Monday, July 22: Between West Hurley Waldrip Road and Eich Road. ■ 8 a.m. Friday, July 26, to 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9: Just west of Eich Road. ■ 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug....
The voter-approved merger of Grapeview Fire District 3 with Central Mason Fire District 5 happened July 1. The merger easily passed on May's ballot. Both District 3's Chief Patti Graber and District 5's Fire & EMS Chief Jeff Snyder said at the time they were happy with the vote. The main station on Grapeview Loop Road will have increased staff and will eliminate duplicate services, allowing more firefighters and paramedics to respond to calls, the chiefs said in May. "Our new Central Mason team...
Mason PUD 3 customers will benefit from two programs through the state Department of Commerce. The programs are available to low- and moderate-income households, one featuring bill credits and the other providing expended energy efficient incentives. Funding for both programs is limited and available now. Under the qualifications, a family of four in Mason County with an income up to $73,450 a year is considered low income. A family of four with an income up to $137,700 per year is considered moderate income. These programs are funded through...
