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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/

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, grilled cheese, shrimp cocktails, and Home-made cobblers, as well as live music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. Children’s crafts will have several new additions this year and our wooden boat-building, face painting, **fishing derby, and floating green “hole-in-one” golf event will all be back! Over 40 NW Artists will provide their uniquely designed, quality arts and crafts for a truly great shopping experience.Hosted by the Fair Harbor Marina and Port of Grapeview, this popular event typically attracts between 1,000 and 1,200 guests, and proceeds benefit Mason County through youth scholarships and donations to local schools and non-profit organizations.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.

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.

Rachel Hansen came into the KMAS studios to talk about the new partnership she and Jeff Slakey made to bring KMAS radio back to a community station that highlights the great things in Mason County. This upcoming June is especially busy for people of all interests, including Forest Festival, Music Festivals, MotoAmerica, and more.

Mason County Commissioner Kevin Shutty came into the KMAS studios Friday morning to explain a little about the Taylor Shellfish application that is going on in the county waterways, some of the things happening in law enforcement and more.

Erin Ranney, Wildlife Cinematographer, erinranney.com, was born in Alaska and at a young age moved to Shelton where she grew up and graduated from Shelton High School. After High School she went to Washington Sate University receiving a degree in Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology. From there she got her Masters in Wildlife Documentary Production in England. Erin now works with BBC, PBS, Smithsonian, Disney+ and National Geographic

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.'

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

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.

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.

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 the property and the history. sundrock.com

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 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.

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 the new photographer. Share your favorite George Stenberg photos in the comments!