COMMISSION BRIEFS

Coroner needs space in Belfair

Commissioners approved Mason County Coroner Jaime Taylor’s request for $45,875.02 for additional equipment, including a cooler, storage racks and a lift, at the Jan. 22 meeting with department heads.

Taylor also asked for an additional cooler space in Belfair.

“We have a lot of calls up there,” she said.

Belfair is about 40 minutes from the Shelton office and Taylor said it would be “fantastic” to have a permanent storage space in the north end of the county.

Commissioners discussed whether the additional space could be located at the new sheriff’s office in Belf...