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From Backyard Startup to Local HVAC Leader: The Bradley Air Company
Episode 173
Brad and Heidi McCutcheon from Bradley Air Company join Jeff to talk fall prep, why modern variable-speed systems feel better and cost less, and how …
9 months ago
Sheriff Spurling: New Jail Chief, Staffing Boosts, and Bear Gulch Fire Lessons
Episode 172
Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling joins Jeff Slakey with a September update packed with news and context. Sheriff Spurling reflects on Jail Chief Ke…
9 months ago
From Buses to Books: How Shelton Schools Kicked Off Strong This Week
Episode 171
School’s back—and Shelton’s first week is humming. Superintendent Wyeth Jessee joins Jeff Slakey to take you behind the scenes: the maintenance and c…
9 months ago
Brain Health in Rural Communities: UW & Mason Health Partner on Dementia Research
Episode 169
Why do rural communities face higher risks of Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dr. Justin Miller from the University of Washington joins Jeff Slakey to talk…
9 months ago
From Kindergarten to High School: Shelton School District Prepares for a New Year
Episode 168
Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee joins Jeff Slakey to talk about the excitement of a new school year, how the district is helping …
9 months, 1 week ago
"Exit Interview": City Clerk Donna Nault on Seven Years Serving Shelton
Episode 167
After seven years as Shelton’s City Clerk, Donna Nault is retiring — but not before sharing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s most import…
9 months, 1 week ago
Mason County Overdose Awareness March & Resource Fair – Community, Recovery & Prevention
Episode 166
This year marks the 9th Annual Mason County Overdose Awareness Marches and Fairs. Jeff Slakey sits down with organizers Jamie Ellertson and Abe Gardn…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Shelton School District Finance Director Clinton Sherman Explains Budgets, Levies & Community Investment
Episode 165
School budgets can seem complicated; they affect every family, taxpayer, and student in the community. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Shelton S…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Shuck & Strum Spotlight: Chris Eakes, Hoodstock Heat, and an October Album
Episode 164
Hoodstock was electric—and local favorite Chris Eakes tells us why. Fresh off a buzzworthy set with the “Union supergroup,” 5 Guys & A Flute, Chris b…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Shelton Schools Update: Literacy Gains, Fewer Suspensions, and a Phone-Free Class Year
Episode 163
Shelton School District is starting the year with momentum—and a headline win: No. 1 in Washington for early-literacy growth. Superintendent Wyeth Je…
9 months, 3 weeks ago