For 45 years, OysterFest has brought people to Mason County each fall for a weekend centered around oysters, seafood, live music, family activities and community. The 45th annual OysterFest returns October 3 & 4, but for many visitors, the weekend starts a night earlier with OysterFunk. Together, the two events Read more
The Chamber’s September luncheon brought together Olympic College, Shelton School District, and Hood Canal Schools for a look at how local education is preparing students for future careers and strengthening the connection between schools, employers, and the Mason County workforce. Dr. Chantae Recasner, new president of Olympic College, opened the Read more
The Hood Canal School District is undertaking a multiyear modernization and expansion project that will add new learning spaces, update facilities, and provide additional room for programs serving students and families. The project is supported by a six-year capital levy approved by district voters in February 2025. The levy will Read more
A great local restaurant can become more than a place to grab a meal. It can be where friends meet after work, families celebrate milestones, and a regular Wednesday night turns into a memorable evening. That sense of connection is what Jim and Nikki hoped to create when they opened Read more
As one of Mason County’s largest employers and most recognizable destinations, Little Creek Casino Resort has long had an impact that extends beyond the gaming floor. With Jef Bauer now at the helm, the resort is looking to build on that reach by investing in its workforce, enhancing the guest Read more
After more than a year of closure, the Staircase developed area of Olympic National Park reopened to visitors on July 8, along with Forest Service Road 24 and several recreation sites around Lake Cushman. The area had been closed since the Bear Gulch Fire ignited in the Olympic National Forest Read more
Mason County voters will have plenty to consider in the November 3 General Election, with races for local, county, utility, and state offices, along with measures that will shape our communities in the years ahead. In the seven-way primary for Mason County Commissioner District 3, Miguel Gutierrez and George Blush Read more
This October, the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce will join organizations throughout the county in taking a visible stand against domestic violence. The Chamber has signed on as a Founding Community Partner of Mason County Stands Together Against Domestic Violence, a community-wide Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign coordinated by Turning Read more
The Chamber invites you to join us on October 14 sponsored by Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center, hosted at the Colonial House. The Turning Pointe team will share the nonprofit’s impactful work and present ongoing opportunities to support survivors—during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and all year long! This year, Turning Read more
September has been proclaimed Eat Local Month in Washington, recognizing the farmers, fishers, food producers, and food artisans who provide fresh, healthy, and sustainably produced food to communities across the state. The 2026 proclamation also recognizes the longstanding role of Tribal fisheries, which continue to provide nourishment, support local economies, Read more