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1 WA County Proposing to Offer Criminals an Option to “Leave”
A sparsely-populated county in WA State has come up with a unique, and eyebrow-raising proposal to the growing issue of homeless-related or vagrant crimes. The county, which has a population of just over 68,000 people, is located in the Olympia National Forest area across Puget Sound from Seattle. The only...
News Briefs
United Way of Mason County Executive Director Ted Jackson resigned June 6, the organization said in a news release. "Mr. Jackson has served UWMC with dedication, and the Board of Directors extends its gratitude for his service," according to the statement. UWMC Board President Dani Cook told the Journal in...
Two hospitalized after crash in Mason County left vehicle 'engulfed in flames'
Two people were injured in a fiery car crash in Mason County Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on U.S. Highway 101 in Kamilche, south of Shelton, according to a Washington State Patrol press memo. A 20-year-old Shelton man reportedly was driving north at a high speed...
Law enforcement gives tips on being prepared
A fire extinguisher might be the most effective way to drop a home intruder. Put yourself in the shoes of the agitated person confronting you while recognizing signs they are about to attack. Be aware of your own body language and tone of voice in the midst of a potential...
Letters to the Editor
In response to Mr. Gripp's letter to the editor, "Assessor's Math." In accordance with Washington State law, all property must be valued and assessed at one hundred percent of true and fair value, unless otherwise provided by law. "True and fair value" means market value and is the amount of money a buyer of property willing but not obligated to buy would pay a seller of property willing but not obligated to sell (WAC 458-07-030).
Belfair man faces assault charges after shoving elderly man in road rage incident
MASON COUNTY, Wash. — A man from Belfair has been arrested and accused of assault after an apparent road rage incident was captured on camera in Mason County. It happened on June 7, Friday afternoon, in Belfair along the Old Belfair Highway near State Route 300 near a shopping area, dotted with gas stations and stores.
Poulsbo man dies in single-car crash in Mason County
A 19-year-old man from Poulsbo was killed in a single-car crash south of Shelton in Mason County Sunday afternoon. According to a Washington State Patrol report, Casey F. Dickerson was driving a 2009 Lexus on Highway 108, west of where the highway splits with 101 and a few miles east of McCleary. The report said that the Lexus left the road while negotiating a curve and crashed down into the embankment of a creek. The driver was deceased when responders arrived, according to WSP.
News Briefs
Mason County Republicans host Lincoln Day Dinner June 22 in Union. The Mason County Republican Party hosts its 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner on June 22 with comedian Brad Stine as the scheduled guest. The evening will include dinner, a dessert dash and auction items. The Lincoln Day Dinner will take...
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