KMAS Morning News — Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Your Mason County news briefing for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.In today's headlines:Timberland Regional Library will revise hours at 17 of its 29 branches by May 19, with Hoodsport, North Mason, and Shelton among four branches seeing the biggest cuts of 10 to 16 fewer staffed hours per week.Shelton Parks and Recreation hosts a community open house on May 11 from 6 to 8 PM at the Shelton Civic Center to gather feedback on the city's Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan update.Mason County Forest Festival has launched a $20,000 pledge campaign to save this year's fireworks show after longtime sponsor Mankey Lumber stepped back, with details available on the Forest Festival Facebook page.Cloudy skies with a high of 59 today, warming through the week into the upper 70s by Thursday with a gorgeous sunny weekend ahead.In local sports: The Mariners fell 11-4 to the Twins last night and are back at it today with pregame at 3:30 and first pitch at 4:40 on KMAS.North Mason softball swept a doubleheader at Eatonville, taking the opener 11-2 and the nightcap 13-3, while North Mason baseball walked off with a 7-6 win over Kingston. Shelton High softball dropped a tight one to Black Hills 8-7.Today: Port of Shelton Commission holds a special meeting at 2 PM at the Port of Shelton Administrative Office, 21 West Sanderson Way, to nominate candidates and post notice of a current vacancy.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.