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The Future of Mason County: Inside Economic Growth with the EDC’s Kevin Shutty
Episode 141
Wonder what an Economic Development Council actually does? Or how they measure success when it comes to growing jobs, attracting businesses, and supp…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Sound to Sea Workshop: WSU & COHORT Unite for Hood Canal Resilience
Episode 139
Get the inside scoop on Sound to Sea – Working Together to Build Resilient Coastal Communities, a hands-on workshop coming to the newly renamed Sacre…
11 months ago
Inside the 81st Mason County Forest Festival: Carnival, Parade & Logging-Show Preview
Episode 138
Join KMAS host Jeff Slakey for an upbeat, behind-the-scenes look at the 81st annual Mason County Forest Festival (May 29 – June 1, 2025). Festival pr…
11 months ago
Day of Champions Returns to North Mason 5/29
Episode 137
The Day of Champions is back! On May 29th, North Mason High School will host this heartwarming track and field event for special needs students acros…
11 months, 1 week ago
Funding, First Graders & the Future of Shelton Schools
Episode 136
Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee joins Jeff Slakey for a wide-ranging conversation about early literacy success, the impacts of st…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Flock Cameras, Community Safety & Tough Conversations — A Sitdown with Sheriff Spurling
Episode 135
In this episode of Sheriff’s Sitdown, Jeff Slakey catches up with Sheriff Ryan Spurling at the Oyster Bank in Hoodsport. They cover everything from t…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
💧 Septic Smart: Protecting Waterways & Wallets in Mason County
Episode 134
On this episode, Jeff Slakey talks with Tessa Halloran from the WSU Extension Office about the upcoming “Be Septic Smart” workshop happening May 15th…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Mother’s Day, Mock Mimosas & Community Care with South Mason Fire & Rescue
Episode 133
We’re back with Amber Anderson from South Mason Fire & Rescue to talk about one of Mason County’s favorite traditions—the Mother’s Day Pancake Breakf…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Wildfire-Ready Neighbors: Getting Ahead of Fire Season with Amber Anderson
Episode 132
Fire season is coming fast, and Mason County is gearing up. In this episode, Jeff Slakey chats with South Mason Fire PIO Amber Anderson about the co…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Tax Tension and Tough Tradeoffs: Sen. Drew MacEwen Reflects on 2025 Session
Episode 131
Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen joins Jeff Slakey to unpack the just-completed 2025 legislative session. MacEwen shares his candid take on what…
11 months, 3 weeks ago