Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

The Shelton City Council on Tuesday began paving the way for community organizations to host temporary homeless encampments of up to 30 people, with a long list of rules and regulations. In a 6-1...

The Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to the city's proposed Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, whose top three priorities are improving the Western Gateway on West...

A 91-year-old Hoodsport woman died in a two-car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and state Route 102 on July 16. According to a news release, a 25-year-old Shelton man was driving south...

Crews are paving the way for smoother, and drier, parking at Mary M. Knight Schools. Employees of Granite Construction are replacing the gravel driveways and parking lots for the two Matlock schools...

1935-2022 Jack Glenn Pettyjohn passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Brookdale West Olympia on June 26, 2022, after battling Alzheimer's for several years. He was 87. Though he was only at... Full story

Deborah Lynn Taylor Simmons, 50, of Shelton, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 1st, 2022.Debbie was the daughter of Randall Lee Taylor and LaNita Vae Hollingworth Taylor. Debbie was born... Full story

1939-2022 On July 6th, 2022, an exceptional being, Joelle Lyons Everett, left this earth to become a bright star in the firmament. She passed away peacefully at home in Shelton, WA with her loving... Full story

11/16/1940 – 6/8/2022 Phy was born in Deer Lodge Montana to Walter Rinderknecht and Evelyn Reistad. She was the oldest of three girls. After graduating from Missoula Sentinel High in 1959, she... Full story

It is with tears of sorrow and heavy hearts that we have to make the announcement that Richard Ernest Calvin passed away April 25, 2022, in Shelton, WA at the age of 59. There will be a Celebration... Full story

A Celebration of Life BBQ in honor of Billy G. Graham 1939-2021 On Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Held at: 21 E. Hickam Lane in Shelton Bring your memories and stories, and a side... Full story

Shirley Dickinson Erhart passed away at her home on July 13, 2022, resulting from complications following a hip fracture. Family was with her continually during her last days and hours. Shirley Alice... Full story

Robert "Bob" Milton Byerly passed away on July 10th at the age of 86 from complications of Dementia. Bob was born on June 16th, 1936, to Ruby and Milton Byerly. In 1955 he joined the U.S. Navy and... Full story

Pamela Lee Byerly of Belfair, WA passed away on July 5, 2022. Born in Vallejo CA on April 6, 1944, she eventually moved to Belfair where she lived most of her life and graduated from North Mason High... Full story

Harrison Tyner Neuharth, "Pinky", as his friends called him, was born in Seattle, WA February 14, 1922. He served in the Army during World War II. Pinky was 100 years of age when he passed at Fir... Full story

Celebrating the life of JULIE GENTLE ~ August 13th, 2022 at 3 P.M. ~ Suzy Petty, her family and Luke Monroe invite you to celebrate the beautiful life of Julie Gentle. Faith Lutheran Church 1212... Full story

Richard Francis Ferrari, 75, a resident of Shelton, passed away. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Donetta May Frederick, 78, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 4, 2022, at... Full story

Helga was born in Germany, September 1, 1940. She made her way to the US in 1962, eventually settling in Washington. Helga loved people and found working in restaurants, including The Capital and... Full story

Central Mason Fire & EMS was dispatched to a structure fire at the Fairmont Cove Apartments in the early morning on Monday. According to a Central Mason Fire news release, the Shelton Police Depar...

Engine enthusiasts examine a 1919 Garford truck July 9 at a vintage farming, forestry and maritime machinery show and swap meet at Old Iron Park on Johns Creek Road. The truck - which has a...