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This is a collection of the conversations had by iFIBER One KMAS, which is a news, sports, and information station in the South Sound of Washington Sate. "Daybreak" is a local morning show based out of Shelton, WA in the South Sound of Washington State hosted by Spencer Hughes. 6am to 9am on KMAS/iFiberone News Radio am 1030 or fm 103.3. Local news, interviews and more.
Executive Director for the The Youth Connection in Shelton and Belfair, Susan Kirchoff and board member Dawn Meyers talks about an upcoming fundraiser for the organization. The Youth Connection serves youth 12-24 in a variety of ways including through listening and storing their sensitive personal items in a safe space. The organization has been around for about four years now and seems to be doubling their impact in the communities they serve every year they've been open. https://www.sheltonyouthconnection.org/
In this Sheriff's Sit-Down, presented by Our Community Credit Union, Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury and Undersheriff Travis Adams talk about the bills and laws that came out of the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session.
In this special Focus On Shelton, presented by Peninsula Credit Union, Jeff Slakey talks with Shelton Mayor Eric Onisko, Deputy Mayor Joe Schmit and City Manager Jeff Niten about his little more than three years on the job. The topics range from how they found Jeff, the council system of government that the city now has, and some of the work they've been able to accomplish.
In this Sheriff's Sit-Down, presented by Our Community Credit Union, Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury and Undersheriff Travis Adams talk about the employment issues that plague not only MCSO but other agencies across the state. Reasons discussed include wage competition from other higher-paying areas, law enforcement sentiment over the past few years and how many retirements across the state is creating an even greater need. Learn more about the Sheriff's Office online https://masoncountysheriff.us/
In this Focus On Shelton, presented by Peninsula Credit Union. City of Shelton Engineer Ken Gill takes Jeff Slakey along the route of the Western Gateway Project that is happening in the city of Shelton.
From the City of Shelton Website: Western Gateway will revitalize West Railroad Avenue from Pacific Court at the Shelton city limits through the intersection with 8th Street. Prior to construction, city crews will remove the railroad tracks that cross Railroad Avenue near the 11th Street intersection. Specific improvements coming as part of this project include: New pavement Storm drain improvements New water main and water services New curb, gutter, and sidewalks New bus pullout with bus shelter PROJECT TIMELINE In 2018, we first applied for grant funding and initiated the design process for Western Gateway. In 2019, we held a design concept public meeting (Click here to view design concept public meeting slides). We have finished the design process and will be going out to bid for Western Gateway very soon. Construction is expected to begin spring 2022.
Ken Gill, ken.gill@sheltonwa.gov, 360-490-0453
https://www.ci.shelton.wa.us/departments/public_works/western_gateway.php
Join Spencer Hughes weekday mornings with the latest in local news around the South Sound and beyond on am1030, fm103.3 or streaming at ifiberonenewsradio.com or via the TuneIn app and others.
Dr. Pernell says when it comes to Daylight Savings Time, the extra hours of daylight offer us more than we may think. As we move out of Winter and into Spring, the longer days afford us more opportunities to do the things that bring us joy.
In an interview, Dr. Pernell can discuss the following ways to put those extra hours to good use.
- Get Outside! Gone are the winter days where by the time we get off work, the sun has gone down and we want to do nothing but go home, eat dinner, and jump back in bed. The extra hours of daylight offer more opportunities to get outside, enjoy the warmer weather, and soak in more Vitamin D! Time outdoors and time in the sun has been proven to lift moods and help alleviate signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Use the extra hours to try new recipes or pick up a new hobby. Whether you are getting up earlier or just utilizing the extra daylight at the end of a workday, the longer days may have you feeling inspired to try new recipes or pick up a new creative outlet. This is a great way to boost moods, expand your interests, and continue to grow and learn as an individual.
-Elevate your morning routine. Winter mornings are tough. It can be hard to get out of bed and greet the day with gusto when it is cold and dark. With the arrival of Spring and more daylight, comes new opportunities to revamp your morning routine to get your day started off right. Maybe you want to do a healthier breakfast, maybe you can squeeze in a 15 or 20 minute workout, maybe you have a minute to start your day with mindfulness or meditation. The way we start our day can affect the rest of the day's events, so consider upgrading your morning routine.
- Make a vision board. Use this time of renewal to create a visual representation of the goals you would like to set for yourself. Vision boards can be a great way to bring your goals to life and clearly define what it is you are trying to accomplish.
- Reconnect. With longer days before us, we are likely to feel less inclined to hole up at home and rather be drawn to more opportunities for socialization. Reach out to a friend on the drive to work. Invite a co-worker out after hours, or make time to reconnect with friends, family, or neighbors, you may have lost touch with through the winter.
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Jeff Slakey talked with Joseph Varley who has for over 20 years been looking into and talking with people about what happens after you die. Joseph has conducted hundreds of interviews with people who’ve died and come back as well as experts in the field. He has also talked with and being there for people who have faced such tragedy. Joseph recounts stories about himself and others who have felt the presence of loved ones who have passed, some even having experienced touch, smell and visions of those who have crossed over. For those who have come back from death, Joseph talks about what they claim to have seen during their time on the other side and the messages that come back. Listen in with an open mind and hear what Joseph has learned about life and what happens next.
MASON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DISCUSSES THE NEXT PHASE OF THE PANDEMIC AS THE STATE MASK MANDATE ENDS
(KMAS) Jeff Slakey chatted with Mason County Public Health Director Dave Windom for the first time since the statewide mask mandate ended over the weekend.
Oregon and Washington lifted their mask mandate effective Saturday, becoming the last states in the country to end the policies that began at the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in 2020.
Windom was hopeful about the declining numbers in Covid numbers and stated that we are entering more of an “endemic” stage of Covid 19, putting an emphasis on people managing their personal health as opposed to government mandates.
An “endemic” means Covid is in the community and is going to be in the community.
“Think flu,” Windom explained. “We don’t do mandatory reporting for flu cases but we do track flu hospitalizations. We will be paying attention to numbers in the hospitals and using case counts as we pay attention to Covid as the numbers continue to come down. We will be treating it more like the flu.”
“Numbers are looking better than they have looked since last July so that is looking good. Here in Mason County, we are down to just a few new cases a day,” said Windom.
He did emphasize that the low numbers are a good sign but also perhaps a sign that since many people are now testing at home and not reporting their personal results, the numbers might be especially low for those reasons, too.
Windom says that the best thing people can do right now is to pay attention to themselves.
“If you’re symptomatic, you can take a test. If you’ve been with someone who is a known Covid exposure, wait five days and take a test,” said Windom.
He also pointed out that we should offer grace to people who will choose to stay masked up, despite the mandate going away this past Saturday.
“There are people out there who are still not comfortable with taking masks off and we need to respect that,” Windom stated to Jeff in the Daybreak interview.
Windom reminds people that the County still has test kits and masks available to those who want them.
Jeff shared with Windom and the listeners that when he recently visited the North Mason Chamber of Commerce office, there were test kits available while supplies last.
Windom says Mason County Public Health will be analyzing what went well and what didn’t go well during the past two years, and make adjustments in case things crop up again.
If you have questions or concerns, call 360-427-9670, extension 588, for the Mason County Covid Team.
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