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Christmas Tree Recycling Beginning January 12, 2026
Shelton Public Works crews will begin picking up Christmas trees for recycling on Monday, January 12 . Please have trees to the curb by 8:00 a.m. Trees should be clear of all decorations, including stands, lights, ornaments, and tinsel. City crews will be collecting trees within…
Shelton Police Names Sergeant Chris Downs 2025 Officer of the Year
The Shelton Police Department is proud to announce that Sergeant Chris Downs has been selected as the department’s 2025 Officer of the Year. His peers nominated Sergeant Downs for his exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to both the community and the…
Public Input Needed for Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Plan Update
We want to hear from you! The City of Shelton’s Parks & Recreation department is starting an update to our Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan. City residents, park patrons, and interested stakeholders from throughout our community are invited to share their…
City of Shelton Expands Behavioral Health Coordination and Community Health Response
Building on recent funding awarded through the Association of Washington Cities Alternative Response Team Grant, the City of Shelton is advancing two strategic partnerships to strengthen behavioral health coordination and expand community-based care. Partnership with TMBH-ASO In…
Annual Empty Bowls Event Creates Art for a Cause
The Shelton Arts Commission is pleased to donate $2,802 to The Saint’s Pantry Food Bank from donations made by participants at the 21 st annual Empty Bowls project. Participating in this year’s event included local restaurants and catering companies, Olympic Bakery & Deli, Kern’s…
Parks and Recreation to Host PROST Plan Open House
Parks and Recreation and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will host an open house event for the ongoing Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan update. During the open house, attendees will learn about current park safety and maintenance work, the…
City of Shelton Announces Retirement of Police Chief Chris Kostad; Captain Dan Patton Appointed as Next Chief
The City of Shelton today announced that Police Chief Chris Kostad will retire on May 31, 2026, concluding a distinguished 25-year career in law enforcement, including 20 years of dedicated service with the Shelton Police Department. Chief Kostad began his law enforcement career…
Three-Year-Old Child Safely Recovered Following Amber Alert in Shelton
On May 20, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Shelton Police officers responded to a disturbance involving an assault in the 400 block of Park Street in Shelton. During the incident, a 3-year-old child who had been living with relatives was taken from the residence by his…
Civil Service Commission Now Accepting Applications
We're now accepting applications to fill a couple of vacancies on the Civil Service Commission . Applicants must be United States citizens and reside within Shelton city limits. The Civil Service Commission is a 3-member volunteer board responsible for administering rules and…
Burn Ban in Effect, Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2026
Due to the fire danger in Mason County being increased to HIGH, and in cooperation with Mason County and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a complete burn ban will go into effect on Saturday, July 18, at 12:01 a.m. All outdoor burning, including campfires,…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Vehicle Strikes Walmart Building
At approximately 8:39 a.m. on July 23, emergency personnel responded to the Shelton Walmart after a vehicle struck the building and a pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. Detectives with the Shelton…
City of Shelton Seeking Volunteers for "For and Against" Committees for Transportation Benefit District Proposition
On July 21, the Shelton City Council passed Resolution No. 1445-0626, which submits a proposition to qualified voters for approval or rejection of a renewal of a sales and use tax at the rate of 0.3% to fund transportation improvements through the City’s Transportation Benefit…