Morning News — Friday, May 15, 2026
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Morning News — Friday, May 15, 2026

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In today's headlines:
  • The Port of Shelton Commission appointed Jeff Neely to fill the vacant seat left by Dale Elmlund, with Neely to be sworn in June 2nd.
  • A divided Shelton City Council declined to advance a Pride Month proclamation during a tense study session, while a separate America 250 proclamation moves to the June 2nd agenda.
  • Mason County PUD No. 1 celebrated the completion of its new Manzanita campus in Union, a project serving the area's power and water needs for decades to come.
  • Rain today with up to a half-inch expected and a high near 52, but the weekend is looking good.
In local sports: The Mariners rolled past Houston 8 to 3 on the road and return home tonight to open a weekend series against the San Diego Padres — first pitch at 6:40, with the KMAS pregame show starting at 5:30. At the 3A District 4 track and field championships in Vancouver, the Shelton Highclimbers boys finished fourth in team scoring and the Lady Highclimbers took sixth, with Tracyn Bartholomew winning the boys 800 meters in a personal best and Claire Warnock capturing the girls 300 meter hurdles title.

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