KMAS Morning News — Friday, April 24, 2026

Your Mason County news briefing for Friday, April 24, 2026.In today's headlines:Port of Shelton Commissioner Dale Elmland has resigned from his Position 1 seat effective April 22, citing family needs and a permanent relocation out of state.The Port Commission accepted the resignation Tuesday and will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday to begin accepting letters of interest from Port District residents to fill the remainder of the term through December 31, 2027.Commissioners have 90 days to make the appointment, with Port Attorney Skip Houser walking the board through the process.Mostly sunny skies with a high around 65, and ten days of beautiful weather in the extended forecast.In local sports: The Mariners are back in action on the road in St. Louis taking on the Cardinals, with George Kirby getting the start — 4 o'clock pregame and 5:15 first pitch on KMAS. A tough Thursday for Mason County diamond teams: Shelton baseball fell 3-0 at Tumwater, where T-Birds pitcher Luke Overbay threw a complete game with 10 strikeouts and allowed just one hit — to Jacob Jacoby — dropping the High Climbers to 9-5; North Mason baseball lost 7-3 at Bremerton; and North Mason softball dropped a 2-1 decision at Port Angeles. On today's schedule, Aberdeen at Shelton baseball at 4:30 on Mason Web TV, boys soccer with Aberdeen at Shelton and Bremerton at North Mason both at 7, plus girls tennis, track and field, golf, and softball around the county.Got a news tip? Email [email protected] or call 360-426-1030.For long-form interviews with local leaders and community voices, subscribe to KMAS Radio at kmas.transistor.fm.Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3 — the Voice of Mason County since 1962. Stream anytime at kmas.com.