Siblings Christopher Floe and Caroline Harris were arrested in connection with the Oct. 7 shooting in the 500 block of North 4th Street in downtown Shelton. Floe, who was the victim of the shooting, was booked into Mason County Jail for first-degree...

The North Mason School Board is hoping that the third time is the charm for passing a levy on the Nov. 2 ballot. North Mason tried to pass levies in February and April of 2020, but was unsuccessful, which prompted the formation of a levy committee...

The Shelton Police Department will receive $249,580 to purchase new body-worn and dash cameras for officers because its current cameras are no longer in production. The council gave Tuesday evening gave final approval to the purchase at its meeting....

Seventeen candidates are running for school board positions on the Nov. 2 general election ballot, and only four of the races have more than one name on the ballot. Three positions are up for grabs on the Shelton School Board, with a single...

County commissioners approved Primitive Road designations at the Oct. 12 meeting. According to the information packet, the designation provides lower liability for warning signing on low volume unpaved access roads. Roads with 100 vehicles or fewer...

Seven bridges had designation changes at the Oct. 12 commissioners meeting after Mason County Public Works inspections. According to the information, Stretch Island and Rossmaier bridges each had maximum load limits established. Hliboki, Gosnell...

In my spare time, I think up titles for country-western songs. The practice provides an opportunity to explore the themes that country-western music is known for. Here are some: “My Boyfriend’s a Dirty, Low-Down, No-Account, Lying, Cheating,...

Ivermectin thoughts Editor, the Journal After reading some letters to the editor criticizing the unvaccinated for not getting the experimental jab that apparently doesn’t work anyway, I wonder why ivermectin works so well in India? Their cases...

The new cat foster partnership with the Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women in Belfair benefits when the Humane Society of Mason County sells pet microchips for $20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdy at Casey’s Bar and Grille at 24090 state Route 3...

Games, classes at senior center in Shelton The Mason County Senior Activities Center hosts games, classes and other events at the Pavilion at 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton. The events on Oct. 18 are cribbage and tai chi at 8:15 a.m., line dance at...

The Mason County Genealogical Society meets via Zoom at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. To get the Zoom link, call 360-437-3119 or email [email protected]....

Thirty women over the age of 50 will be transformed into “Cinderella at the ball” and photographed at a fundraising event Saturday at The Underground in Shelton. The “Cinderella of a Certain Age” event raises money for the nonprofit Shelton...

Mason County property owners have until Nov. 1 to pay their second half property taxes. According to a news release, Mason County Treasurer Lisa Frazier noted there are options to make property tax payments. There is a drive-up property tax payment...

Travelers who use U.S. Highway 101 near Hoodsport may see a workzone in separate locations, possibly delaying travel. At milepost 331.4 in Hoodsport, there will be one-way alternating traffic during daylight hours each weekday until Friday, Oct. 29....

Restrooms are closed in the day-use area at Potlatch State Park until further notice, according to the Washington State Parks Twitter account. Restrooms in the campground area are still available....

Port of Hoodsport commissioners heard about the transportation electrification movement when Tonia Buell of the state Department of Transportation gave a briefing on grant money for installing electric vehicle charging stations. Buell, who addressed...

Washington’s cool weather is great for pumpkins. Ideally, pumpkins do well in 55-to-60-degree temperatures. Whether you are picking pumpkins from your backyard, buying them from a local farmer or Master Gardeners, they are bound to be a big hit....

Thelma Winger was found guilty on four counts of first-degree animal cruelty and one count of second-degree animal cruelty in Mason County Superior Court on Oct. 8. The sentencing trial is scheduled for Nov. 18. According to court documents, three...

The Mason Transit Authority has plenty to look forward to and challenges before the calendar flips to 2022. MTA General Manager Amy Asher started in July and she’s getting more comfortable in the position, even though there’s still a lot to...