KMAS Radio

Shelton High School is hosting the Bite of Reality Fair, an event organized by Peninsula Credit Union to educate high school seniors about financial responsibility. The fair utilizes an app-based simulation where students receive a job, salary, and must make budgetary decisions regarding housing, transportation, and other expenses. The program aims to prepare students for real-world financial chal...

U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer discusses the looming threat of a government shutdown and attributes it to some members of the House Republican Conference wanting to inject cultural issues into spending bills. Kilmer emphasizes the avoidability of a shutdown if these issues are kept separate. He also touches on the challenges of the current Congress, particularly the internal divisions among Republi...

Representative Dan Griffey discusses the urgent issue of fentanyl in the community. He emphasizes the severity of the situation, calling it a "poison" affecting all communities, and expresses his concern about federal agencies' effectiveness in addressing the problem. Griffey proposes declaring a state of emergency to mobilize state agencies, such as the Department of Transportation and State Patr...

Senator Drew McEwen discusses ongoing budget discussions in the state legislature. He's particularly focused on the $3 billion surplus and concerns about the House's proposal, which includes a controversial $200 rebate tied to voting down a carbon tax initiative. Senator McEwen expresses disappointment in this approach, emphasizing his hope for its removal during the budget conference. The discuss...

Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee discusses various updates in the district, emphasizing the ongoing implementation of their strategic plan focusing on literacy, college and career readiness, and safe and welcoming environments. He highlights the unique role of Choice High School, providing a family therapeutic setting with additional mental health support for students facing cha...

Representative Travis Couture discusses the ongoing legislative session and the focus on budget allocation in the state. There is mention of a $3 billion surplus in the supplemental budget, with discussions around how to spend it strategically. Representative Couture emphasizes the importance of prioritization in budgeting, expressing concerns about spreading resources too thin and needing to fund...

Representative Dan Griffey discusses the recently released supplemental budget proposals by House Democrats and Senate Republicans. Griffey expresses concern about the $3 billion spending in the budget, emphasizing the missed opportunity to address underfunding in K-12 education and special education. He highlights specific initiatives in the 35th district, including a budget proviso for educating...

35th District Representative Travis Couture and Jeff Slakey continue discussing this legislative session. They delve into House Bill 2001, which grants the state Supreme Court and the governor decision power on commuting sentences for felons, focusing on recalculating sentences to potentially release individuals from prison early. The bill narrowly passed, raising concerns about the impact on vict...

State Senator Drew McEwen and Jeff Slakey discuss Senate Bill 5770, a property tax measure. According to Senator McEwen, the bill proposes allowing local governments to exceed the 1% property tax cap, established by voters and the legislature a decade ago, by tripling it to 3%. Moreover, the bill permits local governments to bank the unused increase for subsequent years without voter approval, pot...

Jeff Slakey and Mason County Republican Chair Melissa Upson discuss the ongoing election season. The focus then shifts to the upcoming Mason County Republican County convention this weekend, with Brad Klippert running to lead OSPI as a featured speaker. Chair Melissa Upson provides insights into the convention process, detailing how delegates elected at precinct caucuses will contribute to the Mas...

Mason County Republicans Party Chair Melissa Upson talks about the Mason County Republicans county convention this week and what the landscape looks like for 2024.

In this radio interview, Mason County Auditor Steve Duenkel discusses recent changes in the Mason County Auditor's Office, including relocating operations to create more space for ballot processing and election observers. Duenkel outlines the busy election year ahead, with five elections scheduled, including a special election in February and the March presidential primary. The conversation touche...

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 t...

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 exten...

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.

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.

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.

35th District Representative Dan Griffey talk about Public Safety and Housing with conversations on crime, lack of housing, efforts for mental health help.

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.

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.

Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen talks about hearing initiatives signed by the citizens, specifically regarding the Climate Control Act, in this week's conversation.

35th District Representative Travis Couture talks about the response to his fentanyl bill and the Belfair Bypass in this week's conversation.

35th District Representative Dan Griffey talks about police pursuits and a sexual strangulation bill in this weeks conversation.

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 be...

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.