Morning News — Thursday, April 23, 2026

Your Mason County news briefing for Thursday, April 23, 2026.In today's headlines:Port of Shelton Commissioner Dale Elmlund has resigned from his Position 1 seat effective April 22nd, citing family needs and an out-of-state relocation.The Port Commission has 90 days to fill the vacancy and will hold a special meeting Tuesday, April 28th at 2 p.m. to begin accepting letters of interest from Port residents.The Shelton City Council swore in new Police Officer Ben Jeffy, proclaimed Earth Day, authorized construction management for the Upper Angleside Pressure Zone Improvement Project, and adopted the updated 2025 Comprehensive Plan.Partly cloudy today with highs around 63 and no rain in the forecast the rest of the week.In local sports: The Mariners topped the Oakland A's 5-4 at T-Mobile Park last night, with reliever Alex Munoz earning the win to improve to 3-2 on the year — Seattle sits at 11-15 and has the day off today. Shelton softball fell to Tumwater 4-0, with Tumwater's Sarah Stevens throwing seven shutout innings and striking out 12; the High Climbers drop to 8-5. Today's schedule: Shelton-Tumwater baseball (rescheduled from field conditions) at 4:30, North Mason track at Kingston at 3, Shelton girls tennis at Tumwater at 3:30, Kingston at North Mason tennis at 4, North Mason softball at Port Angeles, North Mason baseball at Bremerton, and Mary M. Knight hosting Wichita Valley in baseball.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.