Morning News — Thursday, May 14, 2026

In today's headlines:Mason Health honored nearly 20 nurses at a reception celebrating the 2026 DAISY Awards, with Amanda Diaz of the Birth Center and Patricia Agnese of Medical Surgical Pediatrics sharing this year's honor.Mason County Commissioners received a large stack of public correspondence on a potential wakeboard ordinance, and a proposed amendment requiring property survey documentation for administrative setback variances was tabled and rescheduled for June 9th.The Shelton School Board reported a district fund balance of $811,000 as of March, with expenditures running under budget for most of the year.Afternoon showers likely today with a high near 59, heavier rain Friday with a high of just 53, then the weekend clears with temperatures climbing into the 60s and 70s.In local sports: The Mariners fell to the Astros 3 to 4 in 10 innings last night at Daikin Park in Houston, with Zach Cole delivering a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th — the Mariners and Astros close out their series today with first pitch at 11:10 and pregame coverage starting at 10 a.m. on KMAS. The Shelton Highclimbers softball team defeated Mountain View 7 to 1 in the District 4 Class 3A tournament play-in round, with pitcher Jonni Gouley going the full seven innings, allowing just one earned run on three hits with 12 strikeouts; the Highclimbers baseball season came to an end in the District 4 Class 3A semifinals, falling to Mountain View 11 to 2; and both Shelton track and field teams opened the Greater Saint Helens League District Championships, with the boys and girls squads sitting sixth in team scoring after day one. Today, Shelton track and field competition continues at McKenzie Stadium.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.