Your Mason County news briefing for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
In today's headlines:
- A 21-year-old Belfair man, William Lee Spartacus Falkner, is facing a federal conspiracy to commit murder charge, accused of taking part in a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive-laden drones and snipers; he's presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
- Mason County commissioners set an initial goal to trim $2 million from this year's budget as they work to close a projected $8.2 million shortfall by year's end, with avoiding layoffs a top priority.
- Mason County commissioners this week signed off on sheriff's office restructuring and a new jail pharmacy contract, and reviewed a Belfair wetlands trail proposal.
- Mostly cloudy skies and a high near 66 today in Shelton, with sunshine and 70s returning for the Fourth of July weekend.
In local sports: The Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park, with Bryan Woo picking up the win to move to 7-6 on the season, Seattle sits at 44-43 and has the day off today.
Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com or call 360-426-1030.
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Listen live weekday mornings 6–10 AM on KMAS AM 1030 and FM 103.3. Stream anytime at kmas.com.
In today's headlines:
- A 21-year-old Belfair man, William Lee Spartacus Falkner, is facing a federal conspiracy to commit murder charge, accused of taking part in a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive-laden drones and snipers; he's presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
- Mason County commissioners set an initial goal to trim $2 million from this year's budget as they work to close a projected $8.2 million shortfall by year's end, with avoiding layoffs a top priority.
- Mason County commissioners this week signed off on sheriff's office restructuring and a new jail pharmacy contract, and reviewed a Belfair wetlands trail proposal.
- Mostly cloudy skies and a high near 66 today in Shelton, with sunshine and 70s returning for the Fourth of July weekend.
In local sports: The Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park, with Bryan Woo picking up the win to move to 7-6 on the season, Seattle sits at 44-43 and has the day off today.
Got a news tip? Email jeff@kmas.com 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. Stream anytime at kmas.com.