In today's headlines:
- Mason County Commissioners backed a $90,000 request to replace a failing courtroom recording system, with the item heading to the June 23rd action agenda.
- The county's Noxious Weed Program is seeking a state grant of up to $5,000 to combat giant hogweed, false broom, and perennial pepperweed.
- Public Health brought forward homeless service contract amendments covering Crossroads Housing, New Horizons Communities, Turning Point Survivor Advocacy Center, and the Youth Connection — all headed to June 23rd.
- Building permits are down year over year — 558 issued so far in 2026 compared to 727 at this point last year.
- Commissioners plan to hold a budget workshop within the next couple of weeks to address the county's reserve policy and fiscal direction.
- State Route 3 remains closed in both directions near Sunny Slope Road through at least June 29th for a fish passage culvert replacement; signed detours are in place.
- High near 75 today.
In local sports: The Mariners beat Baltimore 3–1 Tuesday night. Logan Gilbert went the distance to improve to 5–4, Cal Raleigh delivered a bases-loaded single to score two runs, and Andrés Muñoz earned his 11th save. Seattle hosts Baltimore again tonight — pregame coverage begins at 5:30 PM on KMAS, first pitch at 6:40.
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