News Briefs

Jackson resigns from United Way

United Way of Mason County Executive Director Ted Jackson resigned June 6, the organization said in a news release.

"Mr. Jackson has served UWMC with dedication, and the Board of Directors extends its gratitude for his service," according to the statement.

UWMC Board President Dani Cook told the Journal in an email the group is "taking time to evaluate the program," and will not currently be seeking a replacement executive director.

Jackson was a Port of Allyn commissioner until his resignation Jan. 19. He is running for Mason County Commissioner District 1 along with William Harris against incumbent Randy Neatherlin.

Potlatch substation planned outage

Lights will go out in the Union, Lilliwaup and Hoodsport area for maintenance starting at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 27 until 7 a.m. June 28, according to a notice from Mason County PUD 1.

Bonneville Power Administration will service the Potlatch substation overnight.

Hoodsport Winery to Mike's Beach Resort and nearly all of Union will be affected.

State route 106 from the Classic Garage to Alderbrook Resort & Spa will keep power, but everything past the resort on 106 will be out.

This will also impact area water systems.

Union and Alderbrook Water Systems have backup generation and will stay in water during the outage, according to the release. Other systems without generators will be out of water during the outage.

Customers who are on private wells or community systems without generators will also be without water overnight.

"PUD water techs will go around and check all PUD 1 systems after power has been restored. PUD line crew is going to get some system maintenance work done overnight while the lines are deenergized," the release states.

PUD is notifying affected customers by automated calls and posting flyers.

Periodic closures on state Route 108 scheduled

Travelers should expect periodic closures on state Route 108 west of Kamilche after July 4, 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. 14, to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28: Just west of Eich Road.

Travelers can sign up for email updates about major roadwork in Mason County and get realtime travel data at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov.

Mason County Republicans host Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday in Union

The Mason County Republican Party hosts its 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday with comedian Brad Stine as the scheduled guest.

The evening will include dinner, a dessert dash and auction items.

The Lincoln Day Dinner will take place at the Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club in Union.

For more information and tickets visit http://www.MasonCountyRepublicans.com.

Civil Service Commission now accepting applications

The City of Shelton is accepting applications to fill a volunteer vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and reside within Shelton city limits.

The Civil Service Commission, a three-member volunteer board, is responsible for the administration of rules and examinations for the Shelton Police Department. The commission also establishes and administers civil service rules and regulations in compliance with state law.

Commissioners have six-year terms. Meetings are generally monthly, but meetings can be convened as needed. Commission meetings are virtual. This is a volunteer position.

To apply, submit a letter of interest to LeAndra Sharp, human resources manager, at [email protected]. Applicants can find additional commission information at http://www.sheltonwa.gov/CivilServiceCommission.