Morning News — Thursday, April 30, 2026

In today's headlines:State Patrol is investigating a fatal head-on crash on US Highway 101 near the C Street overpass in Shelton, where a 32-year-old Tacoma man was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday afternoon.The North Mason School District's replacement education programs and operations levy is passing in initial returns with 53.5% in favor, though more ballots remain to be counted.Mason County Commissioners heard extended public testimony Tuesday on fire district funding gaps and discussed a potential ballot measure, with no formal action taken.Partly cloudy and 77 today, dry through the week, with mid-80s expected by Sunday.In local sports: The Mariners closed their Minnesota road trip with a 5-3 win and are off today before opening a three-game homestand against Kansas City tomorrow on KMAS. Yesterday, Shelton baseball dropped a 10-0 decision to W.F. West, Shelton softball fell to W.F. West 4-3, and North Mason girls tennis lost to Bainbridge 7-1.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.