Morning News — Thursday, June 4, 2026

In today's headlines:Shelton City Council met this week without its Mayor or Deputy Mayor present, requiring members to appoint an Acting Mayor before the meeting could begin.The council also heard a proposal to purchase asset management software for Public Works, and discussed expanding the city's Equipment Reserve Fund study to include the police fleet.Jeff Neely was sworn in earlier this week as the newest Port of Shelton Commissioner, filling a vacancy left when Dale Elmland resigned in April.Partly cloudy skies today with a high near 68.In local sports: The Mariners saw their eight-game winning streak end Wednesday night, falling 7-1 to the New York Mets at T-Mobile Park. J.P. Crawford hit a solo home run for Seattle's only run, but the Mets broke it open with four in the fourth inning off George Kirby. Beau Bichette went 4-for-5 with three RBI for New York, and Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings to earn the win. No Mariners game today — they're back on KMAS tomorrow.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.