KMAS Morning News — Monday, May 4, 2026

In today's headlines:Candidate filing week opens today across Mason County, with residents able to file their Declaration of Candidacy with the Mason County Auditor through 5 PM Friday for races ranging from precinct committee officer up to the 6th Congressional District seat.Drivers should plan an alternate route today as Mason County Public Works fully closes Shelton Valley Road between Deegan Road West and Cloquallam — roughly mileposts 2.6 to 3.8 — through 4 PM for a culvert replacement project.Katie Arnold, Treasurer for Mason County PUD No. 1, received the William T. Elmgren Public Service Award at the 19th Annual Washington Public Utility District Association Conference in Poulsbo — one of the highest honors the statewide association gives.High of 75 and sunny today with no rain in the forecast all week.In local sports: The Mariners host the Atlanta Braves tonight with first pitch at 6:40 — pregame coverage on KMAS begins at 5:30.Saturday at the 66th Annual Shelton Invitational, more than two dozen schools filled High Climber Stadium, with Tumwater taking top honors on the boys side and Bishop Blanchet leading the girls. North Mason's Briley Beal won the girls 100-meter hurdles with a personal-best 15.55 and took third in the 100 meters, while the Bulldogs boys 4x200 relay team of McFarland, Murphy, Butler, and Dunham took first. Shelton's Claire Warnock placed second in both girls hurdle events. In softball, North Mason beat Orting 9-5 behind home runs from Taylor Madison and Sidney Immolay and 10 strikeouts from pitcher Addison Roy. North Mason baseball fell to Fife 7-2.Today: golf, tennis, softball, baseball, and soccer across the county. Black Hills visits Shelton for both softball and baseball at 4:30, with the softball game airing live on Mason Web TV.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.