KMAS Radio
From local leaders and hometown heroes to breaking stories and in-depth conversations, the KMAS Podcast brings you the voices that matter in Mason County, Washington. Hosted by longtime broadcaster Jeff Slakey, each episode dives into what’s happening around the Hood Canal—government, education, small business, the outdoors, and everything in between.
New episodes drop throughout the week, featuring interviews, community spotlights, and extended versions of the stories you hear on the air at KMAS.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 170
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Re/MAX Agent Kamie Sawtell talks about the news on a change in the 6% commission
A conversation with Kamie Sawtell, a Re/MAX agent in Shelton, discussing the recent news about the traditional 6% commission possibly being eliminated after a settlement was reached between the Natio…
Karen Hilburn talks Denim & Diamonds and the 20th year of the Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund
Karen Hilburn, Founder of the Karen Hilburn Cancer Fund, discusses the upcoming Denim and Diamonds Dinner Auction, marking the fund's 20th year in operation. Karen highlights the fund's impact, assis…
Community Comedy Open Mic Night - El Sarape Cantina - 3/19/24
The next Community Comedy Open Mic night is Tuesday, March 19th at the El Sarape Cantina in downtown Shelton, organized by Claudia Suastegui. Despite not considering herself a comedian...Claudia's pa…
St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl - Starting at Wilde Irish in Shelton 3/17/24
Sunday marks St. Patrick's Day, coinciding with the St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl, offering an opportunity to eat, drink, and be Irish. Jeff Slakey talks with Nikki Boad about the event, which starts at …
Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen - End of Wa Legislative Session
State Senator Drew McEwen discusses the recently concluded legislative session, expressing dissatisfaction with House Bill 1589 related to Puget Sound Energy's shift away from natural gas. He highlig…
Jo Ewart - Shelton Junior Programs 2024 Season
A conversation discussing Shelton Junior Programs, a nonprofit organization that has been bringing live theater to local elementary students for 23 years. Jo Ewart, a member since 2008, explains that…
Ryan Perkins - FC Olympia owner
FC Olympia's owner, Ryan Perkins, discusses the recent merger with Lacey Lights, forming another semi-pro soccer team under FC Olympia. The collaboration aims to provide opportunities for local athle…
Billy Thomas - PCFCU - Bite of Reality
Shelton High School is hosting the Bite of Reality Fair, an event organized by Peninsula Credit Union to educate high school seniors about financial responsibility. The fair utilizes an app-based sim…
US Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06) - 2.28.24
U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer discusses the looming threat of a government shutdown and attributes it to some members of the House Republican Conference wanting to inject cultural issues into spendin…
35th District Representative Dan Griffey - 2.28.24
Representative Dan Griffey discusses the urgent issue of fentanyl in the community. He emphasizes the severity of the situation, calling it a "poison" affecting all communities, and expresses his con…
Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen - 2.22.24
Senator Drew McEwen discusses ongoing budget discussions in the state legislature. He's particularly focused on the $3 billion surplus and concerns about the House's proposal, which includes a contro…
Shelton Schools Superintendent Wyeth Jessee - 2.21.24
Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee discusses various updates in the district, emphasizing the ongoing implementation of their strategic plan focusing on literacy, college and career …
35th District Representative Travis Couture - 2.21.24
Representative Travis Couture discusses the ongoing legislative session and the focus on budget allocation in the state. There is mention of a $3 billion surplus in the supplemental budget, with disc…
35th District Rep. Dan Griffey - 2.20.24
Representative Dan Griffey discusses the recently released supplemental budget proposals by House Democrats and Senate Republicans. Griffey expresses concern about the $3 billion spending in the budg…
35th District Rep. Travis Couture 2.15.24
35th District Representative Travis Couture and Jeff Slakey continue discussing this legislative session. They delve into House Bill 2001, which grants the state Supreme Court and the governor decisi…
35th District State Senator Drew MacEwen - 2.09.24
State Senator Drew McEwen and Jeff Slakey discuss Senate Bill 5770, a property tax measure. According to Senator McEwen, the bill proposes allowing local governments to exceed the 1% property tax cap…
Melissa Upson - Mason County Republican Party Chair
Jeff Slakey and Mason County Republican Chair Melissa Upson discuss the ongoing election season. The focus then shifts to the upcoming Mason County Republican County convention this weekend, with Bra…
Mason County Republicans Party Chair Melissa Upson
Mason County Republicans Party Chair Melissa Upson talks about the Mason County Republicans county convention this week and what the landscape looks like for 2024.
Mason County Auditor Steve Duenkel
In this radio interview, Mason County Auditor Steve Duenkel discusses recent changes in the Mason County Auditor's Office, including relocating operations to create more space for ballot processing a…
35th District Rep. Travis Couture - 2.8.24
In this radio interview, 35th District Representative Travis Couture discusses legislative efforts to address concerns about littering, graffiti, and illegal dumping, highlighting the importance of i…