Southside School District Superintendent Paul Weineke
Jeff Slakey talks with the Southside School District Superintendent Paul Weineke about the 2023-24 school year.
Sep 19, 2023•8 min•Ep. 41
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From local leaders and hometown heroes to breaking stories and in-depth conversations, the KMAS Podcast brings you the voices that matter in Mason County, Washington. Hosted by longtime broadcaster Jeff Slakey, each episode dives into what’s happening around the Hood Canal—government, education, small business, the outdoors, and everything in between.
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Mason County EDC talks RECOMPETE Act #1
Mason County EDC Executive Director Jennifer Baria and EDC Chair Joe Schmidt talk about how Mason County can benefit with the RECOMPETE ACT.
Sep 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 40
2023 Candidate Conversation - Kathy McDowell
Jeff Slakey talks with Kathy McDowell, who is running for re-election at the City of Shelton, Council Position 2
Sep 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 39
2023 Candidate Conversation - Sue Patterson
Jeff Slakey talks with Sue Patterson, who is running for re-election at the Port of Shelton, Position 1.
Sep 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 38
2023 KMAS Candidate Conversation - Dave Stevens
Jeff Slakey talks with Dave Stevens, who is running for the Mason County Superior Court Judge position in this 2023 Candidate Conversation.
Sep 15, 2023•21 min•Ep. 37
2023 KMAS Candidate Conversation - Mark Frazier
Jeff Slakey talks with Mark Frazier, who is running for the City of Shelton City Council Position 5 spot in this 2023 Candidate Conversation.
Sep 15, 2023•11 min•Ep. 36
Mason County Concert Association Information
Jeff Slakey talks with Becky Schuyten, President of the Mason County Concert Association, about this longtime series in the county and this years lineup.
Sep 15, 2023•12 min•Ep. 35
Shelton Schools Update - 09/12/23
More updates and information after the first week of school in the Shelton School District.
Sep 14, 2023•12 min•Ep. 34
PUD 3 P.I.O. Sheila Corson on fall campaigns and her new role
Mason County PUD3 has a new Public Information Officer, Shelia Corson, and she sat down with Jeff Slakey to talk about herself and her role with PUD plus fall campaigns the district is working on.
Sep 14, 2023•19 min•Ep. 33
North Mason Schools Superintendent Dana Rosenbach
Jeff Slakey talks with North Mason Schools Superintendent Dana Rosenbach about the start of the school year and her start of 10 years as the superintendent.
Sep 14, 2023•10 min•Ep. 32
West Mason Fire talks fiscal issues
Jeff Slakey talks with West Mason Fire Chief Matt Welander and Commissioner Trevor Severance about the recent failings of their levies and what the future may hold for the district.
Sep 14, 2023•9 min•Ep. 31
2023 KMAS Candidate Conversation - George Blush
Jeff Slakey talks with George Blush, who is running for the City of Shelton City Council Position 1 spot in this 2023 Candidate Conversation.
Sep 14, 2023•14 min•Ep. 30
35th District Rep. Dan Griffey - End of Summer conversation
Jeff Slakey had a chance to sit down with 35th District Representative Dan Griffey to talk about his interactions with the district over the summer, the upcoming session and things that he hopes to work on for the district.
Sep 14, 2023•26 min•Ep. 29
Shelton Schools Superintendent Wyeth Jessee - Budget, Books, Suspension Rates and more
Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee talks with Jeff Slakey about a range of topics as the Shelton school year gets underway. Topics include the budget, books, suspensions, high school options, and more. These conversations will be on a regular schedule, so if you have questions for Jeff to ask, email jeff@kmas.com with something in the subject line about Shelton schools.
Aug 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 28
Mason County Cup/SHS Football Preview with Coach Smith
Shelton Highclimber Football Coach Mark Smith talks with Jeff Slakey about the upcoming Mason County Cup and how the Highclimber Football Team is shaping up for this season.
Aug 31, 2023•7 min•Ep. 27
Special Report From Union: Pineapple on pizza?!? fundraiser
Please join us at Hood Canale' to help support the Lahaina Ohana. Jolica's grandparents moved from Malaysia to Maui in 1927 and planted deep roots. We know many families who received some initial help but still have unmet needs. Dinner includes charcuterie, Kailua pork + pineapple pizza (and a veggie option), house-made gelato, an open bar, and live music, and it includes gratuity as all staff has generously agreed to give all tips to the cause). Reserve your space at Open Table now, or text Joh...
Aug 29, 2023•6 min•Ep. 26
Mason County Overdose Awareness Walk & Resource Fair 8/31 & 9/1
Jamie Ellertson and Abe Gardner talked with Jeff Salkey about the upcoming overdose awareness walks and resource fairs in Mason County. Marking their 7th year doing this, with the numbers growing each year, more and more are reaching out for help and learning more about substance abuse and overdoses in our community. This year, things start in Belfair at the Timberland Regional Library at 3 p.m. on August 31st, with the walk to follow around 6 p.m. Then, on September 1 in Kneeland Park in Shelto...
Aug 28, 2023•10 min•Ep. 25
Tudi Whitright - MCFD 17 Summer Market Information
Fire District 17 is having a Summer Market, on August 26th from 9-4. MCFD 17 is an all-volunteer department with a small tax base. The location is, 34571 N. HWY 101, Lilliwaup, @ Jorstad Creek Bake sale, raffles, and boot donation for the kids save the Teddy Bear obstacle course. Also, T-shirts, Face painting, Smoothy bike, Olympic Mountain ice cream, root beer floats, Pop Corn, Corn Hole game, 3 try’s for $1, win free popcorn. Christmas Kids donation box. Food: Breakfast: biscuits & gravy -...
Aug 23, 2023•9 min•Ep. 24
Cars For Kids CEO Colin Weatherwax
Listen in to learn about, National non-profit America Can! Cars for Kids ' with CEO, Colin Weatherwax. The organization has surpassed its fundraising goals with over 190 cars donated in Washington and, as a result, will be expanding services in the state. Cars for Kids, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization operating nationally in all 50 states, seeks a Washington youth-focused organization to partner with to disperse contributions to groups that support youth mental health programs. Naming right...
Jul 31, 2023•7 min•Ep. 23
Maddie Allred - First Annual 5k Resilience Run/Walk - Turning Pointe
Maddie Allred speaks about Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center and how they were able to help her and her mother, Jenna, who passed away last October. August 12 is the First Annual 5k Resilience Run/Walk. https://www.facebook.com/events/253591910385486 From the Facebook event: The idea was brought to our attention by the daughter of Jenna Kelly, who sadly passed away last year. She was a passionate runner and had supported Turning Pointe over the years. Jenna had shared that she wanted to ha...
Jul 28, 2023•8 min•Ep. 22
Hoodstock Information
Kelli, Shannon and Megan talked with Jeff Slakey about Hoodstock, which is coming up the weekend of August 19. Listen in and learn more about the kids' camp the week leading up to it, the performers, and more. https://www.hoodstock.org/
Jul 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 21
Shelton Highclimber Football Booster Golf Tournament Information
Head Coach Mark Smith and Rod Olsen talked with Jeff Slakey about the upcoming golf tournament and how the football team is looking for the upcoming season. https://www.sheltonhighclimbersfootball.com/
Jul 25, 2023•7 min•Ep. 20
Grapeview Water & Art Festival Information
The 28th Annual Grapeview Water & Art Festival, presented by the Grapeview Community Association (GCA) will be held on Saturday, July 29th, the last Saturday in July, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the picturesque Fair Harbor Marina and Port of Grapeview, located on the Grapeview Loop Rd. off of Route 3 between Belfair and Shelton, WA. The Water & Art Festival is an “old-fashion” community celebration, where all ages can enjoy good food—clams, corn-on-the-cob, hamburgers and hot dogs, grill...
Jul 25, 2023•7 min•Ep. 19
2023 Love INC. Golf Tournament coming July 24
Dan Partridge from Love INC. in Mason County talks with Jeff Slakey about the upcoming golf tournament and golf ball drop. There is still time to get a team or sponsor. Plus, up until July 17 you can enter to play on the KMAS team. Goto www.kmas.com to enter.
Jul 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 18
Shelton's Madison McClanahan heading to 2023 NPRA Championships
Madison McClanahan from Shelton, Washington, will be competing at the 2023 NPRA Championships in Gillette, Wyoming. Listen as she talks about her extraordinary career, the upcoming competition, and her KMAS debut way back when she was Little Miss NPRA many years ago.
Jul 10, 2023•3 min•Ep. 17
Kristian Bush from Sugarland
Kristian Bush from the hit country band Sugarland is off on a solo tour promoting his recent release of 4 albums, (52 songs!) to represent his 52 birthday. He talks about his influences, Sugarland, touring, producing and more. https://kristianbush.com/
Jul 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 16
Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling
Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling came into the KMAS studios to talk about the usual uptick in traffic and people as the weather gets better and Forest Festival weekend is upon us. Sheriff Spurling also spoke about when incidents happen, how the information getting out to the public comes out accurately, not necessarily fast, and more.
May 30, 2023•9 min•Ep. 15
Mason County Forest Festival President - Mick Sprouffske
Mason County Forest Festival President Mick Sprouffske came into the KMAS studios to talk about this weekend's activities for Forest Festival in Shelton, Washington. Always the first weekend in June, there's the car show-off, the logging, the parade, the duck dash, the run/walk/jog, plus more! https://www.masoncountyforestfestival.com/
May 30, 2023•9 min•Ep. 14
Graduation for CEDAR High School is June 2
CEDAR High School in the Shelton School District is graduating its Seniors this Friday, June 2, with a fun car parade around town going from CEDAR on the Olympic College Shelton Campus, then downtown and back up to Shelton High School. Seniors Adrianna and Kelly Rose plus principal Amber Hosford talk about the school, graduation, and more.
May 30, 2023•8 min•Ep. 13
MCSO Deputy Matt Colbenson
Mason County Sheriff Office Deputy Matt Colbenson called into KMAS to talk about being safe out on the waterways as the weather gets nicer and more people come into our community in the late Spring and Summer.
May 27, 2023•5 min•Ep. 11
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