• Seasonal Influenza - Influenza illness is increasing in the Pacific Northwest. Mason County has received reports of influenza illness and an influenza related death in a 60-year-old Mason County resident with some underlying medical conditions. (12/28/2017)
  • Reduced Staffing and Service Levels -The Mason County Board of Commissioners have reduced 2018 budgets for many Mason County Departments by nearly 17% from their 2017 budgets. This has resulted in lay-offs and reduced hours for the staff of the Mason County Assessor, Auditor and Treasurer Offices and impacts services our offices provide to the public. (12/21/2017)
  • Extending Hours of Operation at the Eells Hill Transfer Station - Mason County will be extending the hours of operation at the Eells Hill Transfer Station. Starting Monday, January 29, 2018 the Eells Hill transfer station will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Monday - Saturday. (12/15/2017)
  • Hoodsport 2018 adding service and Union closed Christmas Eve - Mason County will expand the operation at Hoodsport drop box station to Sunday starting in 2018 (12/05/2017)
  • 2018 Solid Waste Rate Increases - Per Mason County Resolution No. 61-13, disposal rates at all Mason County Transfer and Drop Box stations will increase by 2.9% beginning January 1, 2018. (12/05/2017)
  • Free Christmas Tree Recycling - Mason County announces free Christmas tree recycling (12/05/2017)
  • Mason County Heritage Grant Cycle - The Mason County Commissioners and the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Winter 2018 Mason County Heritage Grant cycle (12/05/2017)
  • Mason County Volunteer Boards - Looking for a way to give back to your community? Here is a list of volunteer advisory boards that need your help (11/07/2017)
  • Property Taxes Due - Mason County Treasurer, Lisa Frazier, would like to remind taxpayers that the 2nd half property tax payments for year 2017 are due, October 31st, 2017. (10/11/2017)
  • Mason County Recognizes 32 Employees for Years of Service - In a ceremony held October 3, 2017 at the Colonial House in downtown Shelton, 32 County employees were
    recognized for celebrating work anniversaries of 10 years and more of service to Mason County. (10/10/2017)
  • Mason County Civil Service Commission Vacancy - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications to fill a position on the Mason County Civil Service Commission. This is for a six year term that will end on December 31, 2023. (10/10/2017)
  • Building #8 One Day Closure October 4th, 2017 - Mason County's Community Services Department located at 615 West Alder Street Building 8 will be closed for business October 4th, 2017. The departments biannual all staff training will be conducted at the county public works building. (09/27/2017)
  • Mason County Burn Ban - With the continued fall weather conditions bringing an increase in humidity and wildland fuel moistures, Mason County Department of Community Development in conjunction with the Mason County Fire Chiefs Association is lifting the Stage II Fire Restrictions. The burn ban now reverts to Stage I as follows: This burn ban applies to OUTDOOR BURNING, including land clearing and yard debris; with the exception of recreational fires in approved concrete, stone, or metal pits like those commonly found in campgrounds. The use of charcoal briquettes, gas and propane barbeques will continue to be allowed under the ban. (09/21/2017)
  • Mason County Historic Preservation Commission - The Mason County Commissioners are seeking applicants to fill three open positions on the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission. (09/05/2017)
  • Mason County Burn Ban - The Mason County Community Development Director, as acting Fire Marshal, and in partnership with the Mason County  Fire Chiefs’ Association, has determined that current weather conditions within Mason County have created substantial fire dangers and that there is a need to enact restriction on outdoor burning to all lands regulated by Mason County.   This burn ban applies to OUDOOR BURNING, including land clearing and yard debris; and INCLUDES prohibition of recreational fires. The use of charcoal briquettes, gas and propane barbeques will continue to be allowed under the ban. (09/05/2017)
  • Protection During Poor Air Quality - Mason County is currently experiencing unhealthy air conditions for sensitive groups that could continue throughout next week due to the fires. Those groups include people with heart and lung disease or stroke, older adults, pregnant women and children who are all at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air.  Staying indoors or relocating to a place with better air quality is the best form of protection for these sensitive groups or others that are concerned about the current air quality conditions. (09/05/2017)
  • Housing Authority of Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill positions on the Housing Authority of Mason County Board of Commissioners. (07/18/2017)
  • Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (07/18/2017)
  • Mason County Burn Ban - COUNTY-WIDE OUTDOOR BURN BAN* EFFECTIVE 8:00 AM - SATURDAY -JULY 15TH, 2017 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The Mason County Community Development Director, as acting Fire Marshal, and in partnership with the Mason County Fire Chiefs' Association, has determined that current weather conditions within Mason County have created substantial fire dangers and that there is a need to enact restriction on outdoor burning to all lands regulated by Mason County. This burn ban applies to OUTDOOR BURNING, including land clearing and yard debris; with the exception of recreational fires in approved concrete, stone, or metal pits like those commonly found in campgrounds. The use of charcoal briquettes, gas and propane barbeques will continue to be allowed under the ban. (07/11/2017)
  • County Road Chip Seal And Restriping In The Months Of July And August - Mason County Public Works would like to notify motorists that our annual restriping and resurfacing or "chip seal" of many county roadways will be in progress during the months of July and August (weather permitting). (06/20/2017)
  • Mason County Heritage Grant Cycle - The Mason County Commissioners and the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Summer 2017 Mason County Heritage Grant cycle. (06/13/2017)
  • Building #8 One Day Closure May 4th, 2017 - Mason County's Community Services Department located at 615 West Alder Street Building 8 will be closed for business May 4th 2017. The departments biannual all staff training will be conducted at the county public works building. (05/02/2017)
  • Request for Proposal Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Sales & Use Tax - Mason County residents who are mentally ill, chemically dependent or who have co-occurring disorders will benefit from programs funded through the Sales & Use Tax program. Mason County is soliciting project proposals to fund services from the Sales & Use Tax from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The total amount available is $250,000. Projects must be eligible activities as outlined in the application packet. (04/18/2017)
  • Mason County Recreation Area Baseball Fields 6&7 Dedication - The Board of Mason County Commissioners would like to extend an invitation to the public to celebrate the opening of the recently renovated baseball fields 6& 7 at Mason County Recreation Area (MCRA), located at 2100 East Johns Prairie Road. (04/04/2017)
  • National Historic Preservation Month - The Mason County Commissioners and the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission are pleased to announce that Mason County will be celebrating National Historic Preservation Month in May 2017 (04/04/2017)
  • Request for Proposal Homeless Housing Grant Funds - Mason County is soliciting project proposals for funding from the homeless housing funds: the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG), and Homeless Housing Grant (ESSHB 2163). State funding (CHG) totals approximately $233,573, Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) totals approximately $569,058 and local funding (2163) totals approximately $300,000. Mason County may consider making two-year renewable funding commitments (03/28/2017)
  • Candidate Search - Housing RFP Scoring Panel - Mason County is seeking 7 dedicated volunteers with interest and experience in services for homeless people to join an important rating, ranking and performance review panel with the purpose of making non-binding recommendations to Mason County on the use of the Consolidated Homeless Grant funds and ESSHB 2163 Local Recording Fees. (03/28/2017)
  • Mason County Board of Equalization Membership - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applicants for two positions on the Mason County Board of Equalization. One regular member and one alternate member. The term of each position will end on May 31, 2020. Applicants must reside in Mason County. (03/14/2017)
  • Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (03/07/2017)
  • Hood Canal Coordinating Council Citizen Advisory Group - The Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) is seeking members to serve on their local Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) (02/07/2017)
  • Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board Openings - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications from community members who are interested in serving on the Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board. (01/17/2017)
  • Point in Time Count of Homeless People - On January 27th 5 non-profits (North Mason Resources, Community Lifeline, Crossroads Housing, Northwest Resources, and HOST) and Mason County Community Services are joining efforts to serve the homeless people of Mason County at two event locations. (01/17/2017)
  • Housing Authority of Mason County Board of Commissioners Opening - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Housing Authority of Mason County Board of Commissioners (01/10/2017)
  • Mason County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Member Openings - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the Mason County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG) (01/03/2017)