The following is police activity in Mason County reported from Saturday, March 1, 2014 to Friday, March 7, 2014.
Robbery: 300 block of E Wallace Kneeland Boulevard in Shelton on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Continue reading
No major construction projects are scheduled on State Highways in the coming week but there is still some work that will impact traffic. Continue reading
On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, Mason County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain William Adam was invited by Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen to provide the prayer at the opening of the Washington State Senate. (Press the button below to watch the prayer on TVW or click here.)
On a regular basis, Clergy from different faiths are invited to offer a prayer at the opening sessions of both the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. Continue reading
Lawmakers in Olympia reached the deadline Friday afternoon for acting on policy bills. A top Democrat says so far so good, with a week left to wrap up the state budgets. Continue reading
North Mason School District Superintendent David Peterson is going to the Nampa School District in Idaho. KTVB says the Nampa School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to offer the superintendent job to Peterson Thursday and he accepted the offer. The District is finalizing his contract and Peterson’s annual salary is reported to be $140,000. Continue reading
A bill now on its way to the governor’s desk aims to make Washington safer, and to save tax dollars in the process. Continue reading
A flood warning is in effect for the Skokomish River. Forecasters say another inch and a half to three inches of rain is expected along the south slopes of the Olympics in the next 18 hours. This will keep the Skokomish above flood stage into Friday with the River rising to near major flood stage today.
Flooding is occurring in the Skokomish Valley. Continue reading
In a marathon day on the House floor Wednesday, lawmakers in Olympia showed mostly bipartisan colors while passing several dozen pieces of important legislation. Continue reading
Rep. Maureen Walsh, House page Jackson Obert and father Scott Obert. CREDIT: Washington State Legislature.
Jackson Obert, an Oakland Bay Junior High student, paged in the state House of Representatives Feb. 17-21. He was sponsored by 16th District Rep. Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla. He is the son of Kathleen and Scott Obert of Shelton. Scott Obert is on security staff for the state Capitol and has worked with Walsh for many years. Continue reading
With a nearly unanimous bipartisan vote, lawmakers in the state House OK’d a landmark plan Tuesday to ease record crowding in Washington elementary schools. Continue reading
The Port of Shelton Commission approved its second lease with a marijuana grower Tuesday. This lease is with ABI Management for a 10,000 square foot building on three and a half acres in the Port’s John’s Prairie Industrial Park at 340 Millwright Road. Continue reading
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports a wanted suspected burglar has been captured. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 50-year-old Blaine William “Billy” Whitehead was apprehended March 1 by Kitsap County Sheriff’s Deputies who were acting on a tip.
Heavy rainfall Wednesday through Thursday will lead to increased risk of landslides and flooding in Western Washington. Continue reading
The Shelton School Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the District’s aging facilities – including the Shelton High School Pool – and overcrowding. The meeting is set for 6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 18 at Oakland Bay Junior High School. The Board would like to hear from all community members on these topics. The following is a news release from Brenda Hirschi, President of the Shelton School Board: Continue reading
Mason Lake resident John Komen has announced he is running for Mason County PUD No. 3 Commissioner District 2. In his announcement, Komen stated he will self-finance his campaign and not seek or accept campaign contribution. Commissioner District 2 encompasses most of north Mason County from Lake Limerick north to the Allyn and Belfair areas. The seat is currently held by Tom Farmer. Komen’s interest in the PUD 3 commission began four years ago when the utility announced plans to leave downtown Shelton and build a $45 million headquarters on Johns Prairie. Continue reading
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