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S1 E221 Feb 04, 2026

Shelton Mayor Sharon Sherman on City Government, Small Business, and Downtown Growth | Shelton, WA

Newly selected Shelton Mayor Sharon Sherman sits down at Uracco Coffee to talk about how city government really works in Shelton. In this conversation, Sherman explain...

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S1 E220 Jan 31, 2026

Inside Shelton Schools: Superintendent Wyeth Jessee on Classroom Visits and School Leadership

Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee shares what it looks like to be inside classrooms every week—and why those visits matter. From unannounced walkthro...

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S1 E219 Jan 30, 2026

Mason County Elections Update: Ballot Deadlines, USPS Changes, and the Verified Voter Pilot Project

Mason County Auditor Steve Duenkel and Deputy Auditor Marie Stevenson join KMAS to walk through several important election updates ahead of the February 10 special ele...

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S1 E216 Jan 28, 2026

Shelton High School Community Forum | Academies, Freshman Seminar, Safety & Student Pathways

In this community forum recorded at Shelton High School, KMAS Radio host Jeff Slakey sits down with school leaders to give families and community members a deeper look...

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S1 E218 Jan 28, 2026

35th District Update: Rep. Dan Griffey on Survivor Advocacy Day, Domestic Violence Resources, and State Budget Pressures

In this conversation, 35th District Representative Dan Griffey reflects on Survivor Advocacy Day in Olympia and the real-world impact of domestic violence legislation....

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S1 E217 Jan 27, 2026

Small Business, Child Care, and Education in Rural Washington | Conversation with Emily Randall in Shelton

Recorded at Urraco Coffee, this in-person conversation with Congresswoman Emily Randall focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities across Was...

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S1 E215 Jan 26, 2026

Shelton School District Finances Explained: Director of Finance Clinton Sherman on Budget Turnaround, State Funding, and Levies

Shelton School District Director of Finance Clinton Sherman breaks down the district’s recent financial turnaround, projecting a positive fund balance after years of d...

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S1 E214 Jan 24, 2026

Desserts, Community, and Care: A Valentine’s Business Luncheon for Mason Health

Love is in the air as the Mason General Hospital Foundation gets ready for its annual Business Luncheon, returning Friday, February 13 to the Sa-Heh-Wa-Mish Room at Li...

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S1 E213 Jan 22, 2026

35th District Lawmakers on School Levies, Education Funding, and Public Safety Reforms

With ballots heading out across Mason County, lawmakers from Washington’s 35th Legislative District join KMAS for a timely conversation on education funding, school le...

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S1 E212 Jan 21, 2026

Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee on School Funding, Levies, Student Success & Safety

Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee joins Jeff Slakey for an in-depth conversation on school funding, local levies, and what it really costs to operate...

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S1 E211 Jan 20, 2026

Forest Festival Expands Scholarships for Mason County Students | Deadlines & Coronation Details

Forest Festival is coming up sooner than many people realize, and this year brings expanded opportunities for students across Mason County to get involved while earnin...

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S1 E208 Jan 18, 2026

How School Counselors Support Students and Families in the Shelton School District

School counselors play a much bigger role than many people realize. In this conversation, two longtime counselors from the Shelton School District break down what that...

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S1 E210 Jan 16, 2026

State Senator Drew MacEwen on Taxes, Education Funding, and Public Safety in Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session

As the 2026 Washington State legislative session gets underway, Jeff Slakey checks in with Drew MacEwen, State Senator for the 35th District and Deputy Leader of the S...

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S1 E207 Jan 15, 2026

Beyond the Superintendent’s Office: A Parent-to-Parent Conversation with Wyeth Jesse

This conversation steps away from policy and meetings and focuses on the person behind the title. Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee joins Jeff Slakey...

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S1 E209 Jan 13, 2026

35th District Lawmakers on Budget, Taxes, and the 2026 Legislative Session

As Washington’s legislative session gets underway, 35th District Representatives Dan Griffey and Travis Couture sit down to discuss what lawmakers and residents can ex...

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S1 E206 Jan 08, 2026

Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Explains Short-Term Cash Flow Issue, Reassures Community

Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Executive Director David Brandt joins Jeff Slakey to explain a short-term cash flow issue that may be circulating in the community...

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S1 E205 Dec 30, 2025

Mary M. Knight EP&O Levy Explained | Superintendent Matt Mallery on February 10 Ballot

Mary M. Knight School District Superintendent Matt Mallery joins Jeff for an in-depth conversation about the district’s upcoming EP&O levy on the February 10 ballot an...

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S1 E204 Dec 22, 2025

Shelton School District Levy Explained: What’s at Stake for Students and the Community

“You’re voting about the kids and the services are for them. You’re not voting about Wyeth Jessee or the school board. You’re voting literally for resources and suppor...

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S1 E203 Dec 18, 2025

Inside Oakland Bay Junior High: How Structure, Relationships, and Routines Are Changing the Student Experience

Oakland Bay Junior High has changed a lot in the last few years, and this extended conversation offers a clear look at what that transformation actually looks like day...

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S1 E202 Dec 15, 2025

Flight Of The Blue Ox

Flight of the Blue Ox is an original Christmas radio play written by Rachel Hansen and performed by a full cast of local voices who bring Camp Grisdale to life. The sh...