A 29-year-old Shelton man was arrested Friday night for robbing and assaulting a 26-year-old man. According to the Shelton Police Department, the victim reported the incident occurred in the 200 block of Arcadia Avenue about 11 PM. The victim told Officers that he was robbed of cash and a cell phone by a subject who had struck him in the head with a metal crowbar. Continue reading Shelton Man Arrested for Robbery & Assault
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MacEwen Holding Telephone Town Hall
State Representative Drew MacEwen is holding a telephone town hall on Monday Feb. 9. The hour-long telephone town hall starts at 6 PM. To participate, just dial 360-355-3025. The phone line will open shortly before the call begins. Continue reading MacEwen Holding Telephone Town Hall
Money for Rail Signs Awarded to Simpson
State regulators approved nearly $1,000 in safety upgrades for 14 railroad crossings in Mason County.
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) approved a Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grant at the request of Simpson Lumber. Continue reading Money for Rail Signs Awarded to Simpson
Griffey Joins House in Honoring Washington National Guard
The state House of Representatives Friday honored the men and women of the National Guard. Continue reading Griffey Joins House in Honoring Washington National Guard
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