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Shelton High School’s talent show on Friday showcased 17 acts by students, and teacher Aimee DeVaughn singing “Landslide,” before an enthusiastic audience in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Students Hunter Middleton and Joshua Lockhart organized the show....
Compared with 2023, the number of arrests and police citations increased last year in the City of Shelton, while reported burglaries and sexual assaults decreased. Homicides decreased from three in 2023 to zero in 2024. Those are among the numbers Shelton Police Chief Chris Kostad presented in his department’s annual report for 2024 at a Shelton City Council study session March 25 in the Shelton Civic Center. The department in 2024 has 17 commissioned officers and two civilian employees. Three of the officers are new. During the year, officers...
The City of Shelton's Transportation Benefit District tax, passed by voters in 2015, is set to expire and the Shelton City Council on Tuesday night gave preliminary approval to put a proposed extension of the tax before voters on the Aug. 25 primary election ballot. The council can make the move official with a second vote at the meeting at 6 p.m. April 15 in the Shelton Civic Center. In May 2015, the then-Shelton City Commission established the Shelton Transportation Benefit District to...
Residents of Hama Hama Fire District 17 will vote on a proposed levy lid lift on the April 22 ballot, and if that passes, on a proposed merger into Hoodsport Fire and EMS District 18 on the Aug. 5 ballot. On the April 22 ballot, residents will be asked to increase their tax rate from $0.724 to $0.890 per $1,000 of assessed property value so their tax rate matches Hoodsport Fire's tax rate. If that measure is approved, voters in District 17 will be asked to approve a merger on the August ballot....
Wallace Kneeland crosswalk will be improved The Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave final approval to pay SCJ Alliance $40,000 to improve the safety design for the midblock pedestrian crossing next to Oakland Bay Junior High School on Wallace Kneeland Boulevard. The council gave preliminary approval at its March 18 meeting. The city budgeted money in the 2025 budget to cover the expenses for the design work. According to the city report by the Public Works Department, money will be budgeted...
I was walking with my 7-year-old nephew, Mason, when he noticed birds in the sky. “Look at that,” he said. “The birds are flowing like water.” ■■■ Last week, a few hours before the storm that wasn’t was forecast to start pummeling us back to the Stone Age, I was out walking with one of my sons when we approached the pizza place down the block from our home. It was warm out. We saw two girls, maybe 5 years old, one hanging sideways among the branches of a giant rhododendron bush, the other had h...
A town hall? Editor, the Journal, A Journal front page article, “35th District reps hold town hall,” on March 27 I found absolutely both fascinating and astounding … and not in the positive sense of either of those two adjectives. Reps. Travis Couture and Dan Griffey, and state Sen. Drew MacEwan “... took questions from constituents …” As this “town hall” via phone was never announced in the Journal, I began to wonder just who are the “constituents” of the 35th District that these three men represent and just what is a “town hall phone ca...
Winfried Danke, chief operating officer at Mason Health in Shelton, has been selected to participate in the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program this year. Danke is one of 17 people who are set to begin a yearlong leadership development experience in the program this month, Mason Health announced in a news release. The competitively selected fellows will gain one-on-one access to Baldrige Award recipients, recognized as role-model organizations across all sectors of the U.S. economy. Danke has extensive senior leadership experience in...
Mason County Board of Health voted to keep Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant closed at a permit revocation appeal hearing March 25. Health inspectors revoked the restaurant’s food establishment permit Feb. 27 after the Shelton business at 124 N 1st St. failed multiple inspections. “The department has closed Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant three times in the past six months due to significant food safety code violations. The condition of the facility and its operation pose a significant public health threat. As a result, the department chose to...
Easter egg hunt for kids in Union The New Community Church of Union hosts a community Easter egg hunt starting at 1 p.m. April 19 at 951 E. Dalby Road in Union. Kids ages 1 through 12 can participate. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call the church at 360-898-7855. Local authors in Hoodsport About 20 local authors will read from their works and autograph copies of their books from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 at St. Germain Church, 600 Lake Cushman Road, Hoodsport. The authors include Rebecca Holbrook, Darlene Ramirez, Paul S...
Open enrollment underway The Shelton School District is conducting open enrollment for students who live within the district’s boundaries, including students entering kindergarten. The enrollment also includes intra-district transfers. Students who live in the district who want to transfer from one elementary school to another must complete an intra-district request each year. Choice transfer requests must be completed by district students who want to attend school in another district, or students who live outside of the Shelton School D...
The Ace Hardware Store in Hoodsport last month moved from 24151 N. U.S. Highway, where it was attached to Hood Canal Grocery, to 150 N. Lake Cushman Road, next to the Hoodsport Visitor Information Center. The offerings inside the building include chain saws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, paint, barbecues, tiki torches and food for animals. "The community has expressed with great feeling that we're building a bigger store, and offering lumber, and offering rentals next year," said General Manager...
Shelton Kiwanis Foundation The Shelton Kiwanis Foundation offers scholarships to graduating seniors from Shelton, CHOICE and Cedar high schools; homeschooled students in Shelton; and/or the Running Start program. Scholarships are available in education, general academics, science, nursing and career and technical education. Application forms and details are available at the Shelton Kiwanis Club website at sheltonkiwanis.weebly.com/scholarships.html. April 15 is the deadline to apply. For more information, email sheltonkiwani...
One of rock's most influential bands gets an entertaining origin story in "Becoming Led Zeppelin," while medieval fantasy serves as grist for the mill of modern class-conscious satire in "Death of a Unicorn." Becoming Led Zeppelin As much fun as VH1's "Behind the Music" could be, was there anyone besides "The Doors" director Oliver Stone who was really psyched to see those musical artists' inevitable downfalls? "Becoming Led Zeppelin" manages to be a feel-good documentary by focusing on the...
The Shelton High School boys soccer team played Evergreen Conference rival Aberdeen in a 4-2 loss on Tuesday night at Jack Stark Field at Highclimber Stadium in Shelton....
Shelton Boys Soccer The Shelton High School boys soccer team fell to 2-4-1 overall (0-3-0 Evergreen) with a 4-2 loss to Aberdeen on Tuesday night at Jack Stark Field at Highclimber Stadium. Last week, Shelton fell 1-0 to W.F. West at home Friday and 5-2 at Tumwater on March 25. The Climbers return to action on April 15 against Centralia. Shelton Baseball The Highclimbers picked up an 11-1 road win over Aberdeen on Tuesday night and then hosted the Bobcats on Wednesday. On Saturday, Shelton fell 9-0 to W.F. West at home. Shelton (2-5 overall,...
The Belfair library and the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group will release aquarium fry at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Theler Wetlands Trail, 22641 state Route 3, in Belfair, by the Theler Exhibit Center. The fry hatched from eggs in a library aquarium. "Each year, we set up the aquarium in December in anticipation of receiving about 250 chum eggs from the McKernan Hatchery in January. This tank can be viewed by anyone during the library's open hours. The tank also has been accompanied by a...
A permanent speed reduction from 45 mph to 40 mph is coming to state Route 300 between milepost 0.35, near Belfair State Park, and milepost 2.84, near Union River, according to the state Department of Transportation. Travelers could notice new speed signs as soon as Tuesday. WSDOT made the change after reviewing speed studies, according to a news release. The new speed limit is enforceable as soon as signs are installed. State Route 302 speed limit in Victor now permanent State Route 302 in...
New president at North Mason Chamber North Mason Chamber of Commerce President Stephanie Rowland announced she is stepping down and Kerry London Myers will be the new chamber president, according to a statement from Board Chair Mendy Harlow. “After guiding us through a pivotal time of change over the past year, Stephanie Rowland has made the decision to step down as Chamber president. We are incredibly grateful to Stephanie for coming out of retirement and stepping up when the Chamber needed her most. Her steady leadership and deep c...
Paul Arthur Wheaton, 86, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Olympia, Washington. Born on October 6, 1938, in Cashmere, Washington, Paul lived a full and adventurous life rooted in hard work, family, and a deep love for the outdoors. Paul's career reflected his strong work ethic. He spent many years working at Simpson before taking a bold step to purchase a general store and cabins in Coconully, Washington. Later in life, he joined Olympia Fuel and Asphalt, where he worked until his retirement....
Damian Dean Black, 32, passed away from complications of pneumonia, on March 11, 2025, in Seattle. He was born on November 10, 1992, in Olympia. Damian was known for his heart of gold, and he never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone in need. Whether it was offering support during difficult times or simply being present with kindness and compassion, Damian made a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to know him. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Damian enjoyed spending time...
Nancy Ann (Larson) Stuller, 90, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025 at the Beehive Memory Care in McCleary, Washington. Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Fred Stuller, her parents and all eight of her siblings. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Vickie and Vern Gonzales, Linda and Steve Niblett, her grandson Ryan, wife Ashley and granddaughters Olivia and Chloe. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and their children. Nancy moved to Shelton as a...
Lynn Maxfield, 61, a resident of Westport, passed away March 20, 2025, at Harbor Regional Health Hospital in Aberdeen, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Regina Miller, 70, a resident of Shelton, passed away March 25, 2025, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Joyce Davis, 85, a resident of Shelton, passed away March 29, 2025, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. James Metheny, 88, a resident of Elma, passed away March...
