Morning News — Friday, May 15, 2026

In today's headlines:The Port of Shelton Commission appointed Jeff Neely to fill the vacant seat left by Dale Elmlund, with Neely to be sworn in June 2nd.A divided Shelton City Council declined to advance a Pride Month proclamation during a tense study session, while a separate America 250 proclamation moves to the June 2nd agenda.Mason County PUD No. 1 celebrated the completion of its new Manzanita campus in Union, a project serving the area's power and water needs for decades to come.Rain today with up to a half-inch expected and a high near 52, but the weekend is looking good.In local sports: The Mariners rolled past Houston 8 to 3 on the road and return home tonight to open a weekend series against the San Diego Padres — first pitch at 6:40, with the KMAS pregame show starting at 5:30. At the 3A District 4 track and field championships in Vancouver, the Shelton Highclimbers boys finished fourth in team scoring and the Lady Highclimbers took sixth, with Tracyn Bartholomew winning the boys 800 meters in a personal best and Claire Warnock capturing the girls 300 meter hurdles title.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.