Journal News Submissions
The Journal encourages Announcements and News Releases of local, timely interest to our readers. Local photo submissions are also welcome. Include information on the who, what, when, where, why and how of your news lead. Deadline is each Monday by... Full story
School board pulls contested books
In a “re-review” of eight books already approved by the district but flagged by some parents as offensive, the Shelton School Board on Tuesday evening voted to remove two books from the grades 7-12 reading curriculum: “Like a Love Story...
Bond on ballot for Hood Canal
Voters in the Hood Canal School District will vote Nov. 7 on a proposed $33.5-million building bond that would create space for preschool classrooms, an ADA-accessible playground, arts, music and...
Every day is Christmas
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down ... Lilliwaup Lane? In September? And isn't that Mrs. Claus? During the past 1½ years, you might have spotted in Mason County a Saint...
COMMISSION BRIEFS
Commissioners approve purchases for Sheriff’s Office Mason County commissioners approved three separate purchases for the Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s meeting. According to the information packet, the Sheriff’s Office was approved to buy a...
Temporary pier closure in Hoodsport
The Port of Hoodsport temporarily closed the public pier and dock in downtown Hoodsport. According to Port of Hoodsport Commissioner Lori Kincannon, the port has been awaiting the results of a new site inspection report before beginning the bid...
COUNTY BRIEFS
League hosts school candidate discussion The League of Women Voters of Mason County is hosting an informational panel discussion on the work of school boards while at the same time providing the opportunity to learn about 2023 school director...
HISTORY AT A GLANCE
On Dec. 5, 1948, The Hood Canal News asked its readers, "Can Belfair afford to lose its volunteer fire department? While the work and services of the department are well known by virtually every...
MARY'S MEMOIRS
Mary is still picking flowers. Henry and Louie are Mary's brothers. Henry had big equipment to carry out the work of the Canadian Timber. I have 16 mm home movies of them doing this job. The big...
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Quixote Village fundraiser event The second annual Quixote Communities’ Tiny Homes Big Future Celebration fundraiser is hosted from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The Pavilion, 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton. Quixote Communities has three villages for...
North Mason program helps students plan
North Mason High School counselor Kim Walters shared information on the new YouScience program with the school board at the district school board meeting Sept. 21. North Mason High School will be...
Dewatto on verge of filling commission vacancy
Sept. 13 marked the date when the Port of Dewatto’s remaining two commissioners were able to conduct their first regularly scheduled meeting since July 12. Port of Dewatto Manager Jeana Crosby told the Herald the port has found a “person of...
Bulldogs take down Knights, Eagles
The North Mason volleyball team earned wins against Bremerton and Elma last week. The Bulldogs swept Bremerton 25-14, 25-16 and 25-19 on Sept. 21 in Belfair. Senior outside hitter Jordan Young had...
Journal Letter Policy
The Shelton-Mason County Journal encourages original letters to the editor of local interest. Diverse and varied opinions are welcome. We will not publish letters that are deemed libelous or scurrilous in nature. We reserve the right to reject any... Full story
FROM THE AUDITOR
Since my last report, your Financial Services team completed the 2024 Mason County preliminary budget. I had the honor of formally submitting this budget to the Board of County Commissioners on Sept....
THESE TIMES
We had a trampoline in the backyard for our kids when those two kids were kids, and for 10 years I had to put up with safety Nellies telling me how dangerous trampolines are, especially ones not...
IN THE DARK REVIEWS
My first Port Townsend Film Festival was in 2016, and my first marathon review of the film festival for the newspaper was in 2017. This event has evolved yearly, but this year has brought welcome...
Recently Passed
George Miller, 68, a resident of Hoodsport, passed away September 16, 2023, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ralph L. Anderson, 79, a resident of Shelton, passed...
David Kenneth Krogh
David Kenneth Krogh, 72, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home in Union, WA. He was born in Vancouver, WA to Kenneth and Shirley Krogh in 1952. He graduated from Shelton High School with... Full story
Gilbert "Gib" Johnston
Remembering Gilbert "Gib" Johnston 9/28/1938~09/12/2023 Please join us for a Celebration of Gib's Life Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Shelton Presbyterian Church... Full story
Rodney Lee LeGrande
Rodney Lee LeGarde, born October 1, 1948, peacefully passed away at his home with family by his side. He was born in Elma, Washington to Harold and Elizabeth LeGarde (Valley). Rodney graduated from... Full story
Gordon Kelley
We are sad to announce the passing of Gordon Kelley of Woodinville, Washington. He died at age 81, on August 21, 2023. Gordon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Seattle, he... Full story
Richard K. Sittler
Richard K. Sittler, born in Chicago, Illinois, to Kenneth and Hazel Sittler on September 27th, 1936. The oldest of four boys, Dick grew up in the Chicago area. He graduated from Leyden High School in 1954, in Franklin Park, Illinois. Dick enlisted... Full story
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