Jeff Slakey

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Long-form interviews and conversations from Mason County, Washington. Host Jeff Slakey sits down with local leaders, legislators, small business owners, and community voices for unhurried conversations about what's shaping the Hood Canal region — government, education, healthcare, the outdoors, and the people making a difference. New episodes drop throughout the week. For daily local headlines, subscribe to KMAS Morning News with Jeff Slakey.

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Jeff Slakey

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Learning About Blue Zones Active - Mason County 26.05.2023 6:47

Julie Knott, Executive Director of Blue Zones Activate - Mason County, and Mason County Public Health Director Dave Windom talked with Jeff Slakey about the concept of Blue Zones, and some things people in Mason County can do to learn to live longer, healthier lives.'

Shelton Springs Disc Golf Hosts Major Tournament 5/26-5/28 25.05.2023 7:18

Justin Holzgrove from Mason County Disc Golf and Jeff Korns from Resistance Discs and the Disc Golf Pro Tour came on KMAS to talk about this weekend's major tournament at the Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course. Find tickets here, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dgpt-silver-discraft-cascade-challenge-presented-by-gripeq-tickets-524052905347?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Life Is Good At Illiana's Glamping Village 06.07.2022 12:16

Sara Macias and her family have been around the area since 1951. First with Mike's Beach Resort and now with Illiana's Glamping Village they're continuing the great traditions of camping, diving, shucking and family. Listen in as Sara and Jeff Slakey talk about the history and what's next for the area just north of Eldon.

Glam Picnicking With Travelin' Red 06.07.2022 11:57

Kerry Myers (Travelin' Red) invited Jeff Slakey to the Oyster House, one of 17 homes around the Hood Canal that Kerry has access to rent out to people as part of her Concierge Services that she offers through Hood Canal Events . Listen in as Kerry and Jeff talk about homes, the picnicking options, the beauty of the Hood Canal and how people are coming in from all over to experience the area.

The Story Of Sund Rock 06.07.2022 11:44

Sund Rock is a beautiful spot in the Hood Canal and has a long history to boot. The area has been in the Sund family for longer than Washington has been a state. Since then people have been visiting and enjoying the beauty both above and below the water. The area has been a destination for divers and now glampers who are enjoying the spot. Listen in as Cindy Sund talks with Jeff Slakey about t...

It's Happening At The HUB! 06.07.2022 18:33

Beth Gizzi, Executive Director for The HUB Center For Seniors , talked with Jeff Slakey about summer events that they've got planned, the housing crisis that the county continues to face and how folks can volunteer a little....or a lot....of their time in a variety of ways.

Forrest Cooper talks Shelton Neon Project, Skyline Drive-In 06.07.2022 23:00

Forrest Cooper from Cooper Studio and the Shelton Neon Project talks with Jeff Slakey the afternoon of the lighting of the historic Skyline Drive-In sign that he refurbished to its original glory. Forrest has a long history of creating, bending and illuminating neon signs of all shapes and sizes. The Shelton Neon Project has worked to bring the glow of yesteryear back to downtown Shelton.

Hood Canal Photographer George Stenberg 06.07.2022 22:32

On "Nature Photography Day", Jeff Slakey talked with a great local photographer, George Stenberg Photography . George has been shooting the Hood Canal and surrounding areas for many years and you can see his work all over, from restaurants to the Naval Shipyard to social media. Jeff and George talk at the Port of Hoodsport where they discussed his history, how he sets up his shots and advice for t...