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Woman dies while diving in Hood Canal

A 57-year-old Oregon woman died July 24 while diving in Hood Canal.

According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the woman experienced a medical problem while diving and died when she came back to the surface. There was no information on what medical problem occurred.

Monkeypox case in Mason County

The state Department of Health notified Mason County Public Health of a positive test for monkeypox in Mason County on Monday.

According to a news release, Mason County Public Health is conducti...