Mason County braces for wet conditions after river flood warning issued for Skokomish River
The Skokomish River in Mason County is under a river flood warning until the early morning of Oct. 30.
The Skokomish River in Mason County is under a river flood warning until the early morning of Oct. 30.
Mudslide shuts down SR 106 in Mason County
Both directions of State Route 106 are closed Wednesday morning after a mudslide along Hood Canal in Mason County.
Both directions of State Route 106 are closed Wednesday morning after a mudslide along Hood Canal in Mason County.
Washington Department of Corrections officer accused of planning own shooting
A Washington State Department of Corrections officer that was shot and injured is now accused of planning his own shooting, according to probable cause documents.
A Washington State Department of Corrections officer that was shot and injured is now accused of planning his own shooting, according to probable cause documents.
Washington Department of Corrections officer accused of planning own shooting
A Washington State Department of Corrections officer who was shot and injured is now accused of planning his own shooting, according to probable cause documents.
A Washington State Department of Corrections officer who was shot and injured is now accused of planning his own shooting, according to probable cause documents.
Search underway for suspect after corrections officer shot in Shelton
Deputies are investigating after a Washington State Department of Corrections officer was shot and injured Thursday morning in Shelton.
Deputies are investigating after a Washington State Department of Corrections officer was shot and injured Thursday morning in Shelton.
Search underway for suspect after corrections officer shot in Shelton
Deputies are investigating after a Washington State Department of Corrections officer was shot and injured Thursday morning in Shelton.
Deputies are investigating after a Washington State Department of Corrections officer was shot and injured Thursday morning in Shelton.
Manhunt underway after corrections officer struck by bullet
A Department of Corrections officer was struck by a bullet while getting out of his vehicle Thursday morning in Shelton, Washington.
A Department of Corrections officer was struck by a bullet while getting out of his vehicle Thursday morning in Shelton, Washington.
Missing hiker last seen in Olympic National Park found safe
Search and Rescue personnel have located a backpacker who was reported missing on Thursday in Olympic National Park.
Search and Rescue personnel have located a backpacker who was reported missing on Thursday in Olympic National Park.
Burn bans instated throughout Washington as record-breaking temps approach
Going into this weekend’s scorching temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed some counties under a burn ban.
Going into this weekend’s scorching temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed some counties under a burn ban.
South Sound deputies warn search-and-rescue calls stretching law enforcement
Warmer temperatures and its call to nature means more people are venturing into the wilderness that makes the Pacific Northwest so special. But, hikers and visitors who find themselves in trouble are straining rescue crews and their budgets.
Warmer temperatures and its call to nature means more people are venturing into the wilderness that makes the Pacific Northwest so special. But, hikers and visitors who find themselves in trouble are straining rescue crews and their budgets.
Hoodsport area to open for shellfish harvesting
Clams and oysters from a section of tidelands in the southern Hood Canal have been deemed safe to eat for the first time in 45 years.
Clams and oysters from a section of tidelands in the southern Hood Canal have been deemed safe to eat for the first time in 45 years.
Lake Cushman homicide suspects arrested in California
Two suspects accused of kidnapping and killing a woman then dumping her body near Lake Cushman were arrested Saturday in northern California.
Two suspects accused of kidnapping and killing a woman then dumping her body near Lake Cushman were arrested Saturday in northern California.
Mason County homicide suspects arrested in California
One was arrested after running out of gas, while the other tried to carjack a car salesman at gunpoint.
One was arrested after running out of gas, while the other tried to carjack a car salesman at gunpoint.
Couple arrested in connection to murder, kidnapping after woman's body found in forest
Detectives say Collett is a violent felon and considered 'armed and dangerous.'
Detectives say Collett is a violent felon and considered 'armed and dangerous.'
Two people wanted on murder charges after woman's body found near Lake Cushman
Two people are wanted on kidnapping and murder charges after a woman's body was found near Lake Cushman last week.
Two people are wanted on kidnapping and murder charges after a woman's body was found near Lake Cushman last week.
Mason County deputy hit by falling rock while trying to recover body under Steel Bridge
A Mason County sheriff's deputy was injured after being hit by a falling rock while trying to recover a body from the water beneath the Steel Bridge on Thursday.
A Mason County sheriff's deputy was injured after being hit by a falling rock while trying to recover a body from the water beneath the Steel Bridge on Thursday.
21 counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
10 more counties - including Thurston, Kitsap and Clallam - can apply for Phase 2 reopening
OLYMPIA -- Ten more counties in Washington state are now eligible to apply for Phase 2 of Gov.
OLYMPIA -- Ten more counties in Washington state are now eligible to apply for Phase 2 of Gov.
Industrial fire in Shelton sends black, possibly toxic smoke into air; some residents urged to evacuate
SHELTON, Wash. -- A large industrial fire Wednesday night forced the closure of State Route 3 in Shelton and the black, possibly toxic smoke from the blaze led authorities to advise residents within a half-mile to shelter in place and those with breathing issues were urged to evacuate, Mason County authorities said."Central Mason Fire and Mason County Fire Districts 4, 11, 16, and Mason County Medic One are on the scene of a structure fire next to a tire warehouse in the area of 1000 SE State Route 3," Mason Fire & EMS said on its Facebook page. "Please avoid the area as heavy smoke from the fire is blowing across State Route 3 and the area increasing the likelihood of collisions with other vehicles.
SHELTON, Wash. -- A large industrial fire Wednesday night forced the closure of State Route 3 in Shelton and the black, possibly toxic smoke from the blaze led authorities to advise residents within a half-mile to shelter in place and those with breathing issues were urged to evacuate, Mason County authorities said."Central Mason Fire and Mason County Fire Districts 4, 11, 16, and Mason County Medic One are on the scene of a structure fire next to a tire warehouse in the area of 1000 SE State Route 3," Mason Fire & EMS said on its Facebook page. "Please avoid the area as heavy smoke from the fire is blowing across State Route 3 and the area increasing the likelihood of collisions with other vehicles.
Mason County sheriff: High number of wildfires 'suspicious,' sets up task force to investigate
SHELTON, Wash. -- The Mason County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday they believe the 15-plus wildfires they've had in a short period of time are "suspicious" and they're putting together a task force to investigate.Spokesman Ryan Spurling said there seems to be too many fires in a short period of time, even for hot, dry weather conditions.
SHELTON, Wash. -- The Mason County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday they believe the 15-plus wildfires they've had in a short period of time are "suspicious" and they're putting together a task force to investigate.Spokesman Ryan Spurling said there seems to be too many fires in a short period of time, even for hot, dry weather conditions.