Mason County Minute — Monday, October 12, 2026

What's officially happening in Mason County. No rumors, no spin — every item links straight to its source.

Squaxin Island Tribe · Community

Squaxin Island Tribe marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Squaxin Park

Today, Monday, October 12, many Squaxin Island Tribe staff are attending the Indigenous Peoples’ Day event at Squaxin Park, and tribal offices will be lightly staffed afterward. If you need assistance, the Tribe asks that you call ahead to make sure staff are available.

The Olympia City Council signed its annual Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation on October 6, again recognizing the Steh-Chass band of Squaxin’s history in the Olympia waterway and city boundaries.

The details Today’s Elders meal: chicken strips, potato wedges, carrots.
The Tribe’s factory store will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 15.
Emergency alerts: the Tribe’s CodeRED system sends calls, texts, and emails during emergencies — sign up by emailing Kelly Guy at kguy@squaxin.us.

Via the Squaxin Island Tribe Daily Scoop, Oct. 12, 2026

Mason County · Roads

Low-cost roundabout coming to Brockdale / Island Lake / Batstone Cutoff this week

Mason County Public Works plans to pave a low-cost roundabout at the intersection of Brockdale, Island Lake, and Batstone Cutoff roads — the same style a county crew installed last week at Shelton Springs and Island Lake roads. A portion of the intersection falls within the Shelton city limits; the county says the City of Shelton has been notified.

The details Work scheduled: Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.
The road stays open during the work, but drivers may experience delays.

Via MasonWebTV, Oct. 12, 2026