In this radio interview, 35th District Representative Travis Couture discusses legislative efforts to address concerns about littering, graffiti, and illegal dumping, highlighting the importance of instilling pride in the community. The conversation also delves into mental health issues, with Couture emphasizing the need for self-care, particularly among men, and legislative initiatives aimed at tackling the mental health crisis. The representative acknowledges the impact of economic factors on ...
Feb 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 71
In this radio interview, 35th District Representative Dan Griffey discusses the ongoing challenges in Fire District 12 in Mason County, emphasizing the two-year-long federal investigations and the resultant lack of trust in emergency services. Griffey provides updates on misleading information in the media and expresses the need for local involvement in resolving the issues. The conversation extends to legislative matters, with Griffey advocating for lifetime supervision of sexual offenders and ...
Feb 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 70
The Love INC. Annual Benefit Concert & Dessert Auction is coming up on February 3, at 4:30 pm. Tickets are available now and at the door. Suggested Donation $20 and will be at the Shelton Presbyterian Church located at 1430 E Shelton Springs Road. Board Member Dan Partridge talks with Jeff Slakey about the event in this conversation.
Jan 31, 2024•9 min•Ep. 69
With a bond vote upcoming for the Hood Canal School District, Superintendent Lance Gibbon talked with Jeff Slakey on what it's going for, how it can help Hood Canal and SouthSide School District and more in this conversation.
Jan 24, 2024•8 min•Ep. 68
Oly Town Artesians owner Ryan Perkins talks with Jeff Slakey about the final few home games of the season at "The Ice Box" at the Pavillion at Evergreen State College. Oly Town has been playing there for 10 years, and it has seen some great matches. There is a lot to look forward to for the future of Oly Town, and Ryan talks about some of the plans.
Jan 24, 2024•8 min•Ep. 67
35th District Representative Dan Griffey talk about Public Safety and Housing with conversations on crime, lack of housing, efforts for mental health help.
Jan 24, 2024•15 min•Ep. 66
Mary M. Knight school has a Levy vote on the Feb 13 ballot in Mason County. Superintendent Matt Mallory talks about how it would benefit the school district and the students.
Jan 24, 2024•12 min•Ep. 65
Jeff Slakey talks with Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling about some of the crimes happening in the county, bills/initiatives going through the Legislature this session, Hood Canal Lions Polar Plunge, and more.
Jan 24, 2024•16 min•Ep. 64
Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen talks about hearing initiatives signed by the citizens, specifically regarding the Climate Control Act, in this week's conversation.
Jan 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 63
35th District Representative Travis Couture talks about the response to his fentanyl bill and the Belfair Bypass in this week's conversation.
Jan 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 62
35th District Representative Dan Griffey talks about police pursuits and a sexual strangulation bill in this weeks conversation.
Jan 21, 2024•16 min•Ep. 61
The other day, we got a call from someone pretending to be a Sergeant from the Mason County Sheriff's Office. It was (at first) pretty believable since the caller had bits and pieces of information that would make this sound legit. Little did the caller know that we're friendly with Sheriff Spurling, so we were able to poke some holes in the story. Other people haven't been as lucky and have been scammed out of money. MCSO does not call individuals to inform them about missing court dates and re...
Jan 13, 2024•6 min•Ep. 60
The 2024 Washington Legislative session kicked off recently, and KMAS has great access to the legislators in the 35th District. State Senator Drew MacEwen talks about this session's priorities, Cap & Trade, and a bill he introduced following the protest that shut down Interstate 5 for multiple hours.
Jan 13, 2024•12 min•Ep. 59
The 2024 Washington Legislative session kicked off recently, and KMAS has great access to the legislators in the 35th District. Representative Travis Couture talks about fentanyl, special education and holocaust education in our first conversation of the session.
Jan 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 58
The 2024 Washington Legislative session kicked off recently, and KMAS has great access to the legislators in the 35th District. Representative Dan Griffey talks about public safety, property rights, and retail theft in this first conversation of the year.
Jan 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 57
Mason Health recently worked with Performance Excellence Northwest to ensure they are working towards the best practices possible for their patients and staff. Through the work they completed, they will be receiving the Mt. Ranier Award at an upcoming ceremony. https://www.performanceexcellencenw.org/
Oct 08, 2023•16 min•Ep. 56
In this 2023 KMAS Candidate Conversation, Jeff Slakey talks with Keri Davidson who is running for Shelton School 309 - School Board Director Position No. 2. KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•10 min•Ep. 55
In this 2023 KMAS Candidate Conversation, Jeff Slakey talks with Karla Knudsen-Johnston who is running for, Shelton School 309 - School Board Director District No. 1. KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County, Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 54
Jeff Slakey talks with Mason County Commissioner Kevin Shutty, Executive Director of the Port of Shelton, Wendy Smith, and Justin Holzgrove, Telecommunications & Community Relations Manager about the application Mason County has submitted for the Federal RECOMPETE ACT dollars. https://kilmer.house.gov/recompete-act KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•15 min•Ep. 53
Jeff Slakey talks with Rev. Doug Peterson whose been at Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton for the last five years. 1212 Connection Street, Shelton, WA 98548. KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•12 min•Ep. 52
Jeff Slakey talked with Dawn Myers and Kara Brotche about this year's version of the Haunted Halloween Trail, this time at the Mason County Recreation Area. https://www.facebook.com/events/325183079997864 KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•5 min•Ep. 51
Jeff Slakey talks with Judge Cadine Ferguson-Brown, who is running to retain her position on the Mason County Superior Court in this 2023 Candidate Conversation. KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County, Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•16 min•Ep. 50
Jeff Slakey talks with Tara Miller about the Belfair Community Clubhouse, 23554 WA 3 Suite 1, Belfair, WA 98528. KMAS is the local radio station in Mason County Washington.
Oct 06, 2023•8 min•Ep. 49
Jeff Slakey meets with Colleen Carmichael to talk about the Shelton Veterans Village in Shelton, WA.
Sep 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 48
Jeff Slakey heads out to the Mason County Senior Activities Center to talk with Penny Wilson about things going on.
Sep 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 47
Jeff Slakey talks with Andrew Wilford, who is running for Shelton School Board Director District #2.
Sep 24, 2023•7 min•Ep. 46
Jeff Slakey talks with Dan Teuteberg and Heather Doran about 4H in Mason County.
Sep 23, 2023•9 min•Ep. 45
Jeff Slakey's at The HUB in Belfair talking with Director Beth Gizzi about things happening at The HUB!
Sep 23, 2023•9 min•Ep. 44
Jeff Slakey talks with Ryan Spurling about the Mason County Sheriff's Office.
Sep 19, 2023•9 min•Ep. 43
Jeff Slakey talks with Miguel Pineda about the upcoming Lulafest in Downtown Olympia this Saturday, September 23. It's going to be on Washington Street between 4th and State.
Sep 19, 2023•4 min•Ep. 42
