KMAS Morning News — Monday, May 11, 2026

In today's headlines:Candidate filing week wrapped up Friday with seven candidates running for Mason County Commissioner District 3, the seat being vacated by Commissioner Sharon Trask.Mason County races are now set for the August 4th primary ballot, with contested races for Auditor, Clerk, Treasurer, and PUD 3 Commissioner District 2.Shelton Police Chief Chris Kostad will retire May 31st after a 25-year career, with Captain Dan Patton taking over June 1st.Mostly sunny and around 75 today, warming to 81 tomorrow before rain returns Wednesday.In local sports: The Mariners dropped a tough one in Chicago Sunday, falling to the White Sox 2-1 as Logan Gilbert struck out nine over six strong innings before Eduard Bazardo surrendered the go-ahead runs in the eighth. Seattle opens a four-game series in Houston tonight against the Astros, first pitch at 5:10, with the pregame show on KMAS at 4. The Seattle Reign fell 1-0 to the Washington Spirit Sunday at Lumen Field, extending their losing streak to four, while the Seattle Storm picked up a road win over the Connecticut Sun, 89-82. In local action, both FC Olympia squads dropped their USL openers Sunday — the women fell 6-0 to Snohomish United and the men lost 3-0 to the Portland Bangers, with more matches coming up this week.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.