Morning News — Friday, May 22, 2026

In today's headlines:A 3-year-old child is safe after a multi-agency search in Shelton this week, with the biological father in custody following an assault and brief pursuit.Police, FBI, canine teams, drones, and King County's Guardian One helicopter all joined the search before a homeowner on southeast Binswiger Loop Road located and secured the child Wednesday afternoon.The child was evaluated by medics and found to be in good condition.Mostly sunny today with a high near 77, cooler over the holiday weekend with rain moving in Monday and Tuesday.In local sports: The Mariners open a series in Kansas City against the Royals tonight, first pitch at 4:40 with the pregame show at 3:30 on KMAS. The Shelton Highclimbers fast pitch softball team saw their season end yesterday, falling to Kennewick 7-1 in the opening round of the Class 3A state softball tournament.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.