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  • Local Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Oct 3, 2024

    Hoodsport dock celebration Port of Hoodsport commissioners host a celebration for the dock and pier at 1 p.m. Friday. Commissioners Lori Kincannon, Cody Morris, Terry Braziland and state legislators will attend and refreshments at Potlatch Brewing Co. will follow the event. “Thanks to your ongoing support and signatures on the Capital Funding Letter of Support urging our state Legislature to invest in this community asset, the Port received funding to make emergency repairs and reopen the dock for use,” the port wrote in a news release. Ham...

  • Closures begin Monday on 108

    Staff report|Jul 4, 2024

    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....

  • County Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Matt Baide|Mar 16, 2023

    Sypnicki appointed to Fire 4 commission Greg Sypnicki has been appointed to the Mason County Fire District 4 commission. According to Fire District 4, Commissioner Gary Plews stepped down at the end of 2022 after 36 years as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and commissioner. Commissioners Curt Bennett and Dean Hirschi appointed Sypnicki until the next general election in November. Semitruck overturns on state Route 3 A semitruck tipped over while northbound on state Route 3 near Lavender Lane on March 8. According to Central Mason Fire & EMS, the...

  • Local Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Aug 11, 2022

    Free supplies at Back to School Festival The Shelton School District invites families to the Back to School Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at Oakland Bay Junior High School, 3301 N. Shelton Springs Road. Free supplies that will be given while supplies last include backpacks with items insider, a hot dog lunch and other resources. To receive a free haircut, contact your school liaison to set up an appointment. During the hours of the festival, Mason Health offers vaccinations for students at 1701 N. 13th St. Register at 360-426-2653....