United Way of Mason County is presenting the 7th annual Valentine Dessert & Gift Auction. It will be held at the Shelton Civic Center on Friday, February 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM doors open at 11 AM. Continue reading Annual Valentine Dessert & Gift Auction February 13
Locals from Okanogan County ask Legislature for help in Carlton Complex Fire recovery
A proposal is moving through the state House to provide funding for economic recovery in Okanogan County following the devastating Carlton Complex Fire last July that destroyed homes and businesses. Continue reading Locals from Okanogan County ask Legislature for help in Carlton Complex Fire recovery
LOVE INC HELPS 71 PERCENT MORE PEOPLE IN 2014
In 2014, Mason County’s “Love in the Name of Christ” (Love INC), saw an increase in the provision of services of 57 percent for adults, 44 percent for children, and a 71 percent increase overall in families served from 2013, with 1,118 referrals provided to churches and other agencies within Mason County. Continue reading LOVE INC HELPS 71 PERCENT MORE PEOPLE IN 2014
Victory for Mental Health
Joel’s Law unanimously okayed by State House. Continue reading Victory for Mental Health
Sheldon joins Senate Rules Committee
State Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, will return to the Senate Rules Committee as part of a deal that finalizes the membership of the quiet-but-powerful panel. Continue reading Sheldon joins Senate Rules Committee
Green Diamond Seeking Scholarship Applicants
Officials from Green Diamond Resource Company’s Mark E. Reed Scholarship Washington board announced recently that eight $3000 scholarships will be awarded to high school and under-graduate college students in 2015. Eligible individuals must be Green Diamond Resource Company employees, sons or daughters of employees, or students in one of Green Diamond’s Mason and East Grays Harbor operating communities. Continue reading Green Diamond Seeking Scholarship Applicants
MacEwen files bill to require fines levied against pro-athletes go to local charities
Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, filed a bill this week to send fines levied against pro-athletes in Washington state to charities within the state. Currently, fines levied against professional athletes are sent to the league headquarters and disbursed from there. This bill would create the opportunity for leagues to focus on charitable organizations in Washington state, where the athletes live and conduct business on behalf of their team and league. Continue reading MacEwen files bill to require fines levied against pro-athletes go to local charities
Kreidler, State Patrol urge 12s to drive safely on Super Bowl Sunday
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler and the Washington State Patrol urge Seahawks fans and all Washington drivers to be extra careful on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1. Continue reading Kreidler, State Patrol urge 12s to drive safely on Super Bowl Sunday
House, Senate advance mental-health crisis intervention training for police
Twin bills in the state House and Senate would provide training for police on how to spot and deal with mental-health crises. Continue reading House, Senate advance mental-health crisis intervention training for police
Another Semi Crash Blocks 101
Another semi crash blocked U.S. Highway 101 Wednesday morning. The State Patrol reports this crash occurred at milepost 321 which is ten miles north of Hoodsport. A 2009 Freightliner with a 2008 Hyundai van trailer was southbound on 101 about 5 AM when the driver, Sergey Kirichkov, 52 of Blaine, reached for something in the cab causing the semi to drive onto the shoulder and into the ditch. Continue reading Another Semi Crash Blocks 101
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