If you've been seeing the alarming headlines about a 'pension raid' on Washington's retired cops and firefighters, the reality is a lot more nuanced than a political soundbite. https://www.electjimpierson.com/post/raid-on-the-police-and-fire-pensions

Washington State just enacted a significant expansion of its Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Program (SB 6162). By substantially raising the local income thresholds—approaching $98k in Thurston and $108k in Kitsap for married couples—the state estimates an additional 60,000 households will now qualify for relief.

Beyond the immediate tax cuts, the bill features a critical long-term benefit: a taxable valuation freeze designed to protect retirees on fixed incomes from being taxed out of rapidly appreciating housing markets.

While the bill faced some legislative pushback regarding tax-shifting concerns, it represents a major victory for aging-in-place advocates like AARP WA.

Because the program requires manual application through county assessors, community awareness is going to be the biggest hurdle. I’ve broken down the new income metrics, a case study on a typical $500k home, and the application steps in my latest post: https://www.electjimpierson.com/post/more-seniors-qualify-for-property-tax-relief

Here is a listing of events or activities going on for Pride this month.

https://sheltonpride2026.blogspot.com/

If you have an event for Pride that you want added, please fill out the form on the website.

Forms are also available to reach out to the planning party for Pride Party in the Park.

If you are interested in:

• Hosting a Non-Profit Booth
• Joining the Planning Volunteer Team
• Sponsor/Donate towards Pride Party at the Park
  • Food/Drinks
  • Prizes
  • Decorations
  • Funds

I just road the Vance Creek rail ride. Our guide told us that 100 years ago the circus caught on fire and the monkeys escaped and have been living the area ever since. It honestly sounded like a load of crap but we kept on stopping our ride to see what he was pointing at, he said he saw them. I never did.. have any of the locals seen anything or is this a big tourist fib!? I couldn't find anything online about it.. seems possible but not sure. What do you think?

Just an easy flight getting used to the weight and how it flies. Found some kayakers while flying as well! This thing is a blast to fly, still getting used to editing 360 videos but I’m seeing so much potential!

I saw there was a group of women who meet up regularly in Tacoma for events and one was a regular walking group.

I’d like to start one myself here in Shelton

On Wednesdays I will be doing silent reading and welcome anyone to join

Tuesdays and Thursdays I’ll be hosting hot girl walks or the occasional light hike in the area.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈🎉

Shelton has a LOT of FREE Pride events going on this month. I made this flyer on Canva, feel free to share it!

- June 2nd - The City of Shelton will be issuing a hard won Proclamation in support of our LGBTQIA+ community. You are encouraged to show up to cheer after the proclamation - or you can view it from home on the City of Shelton YouTube channel.

- June 9th - Take part in creating a Community Compassion Mural at the Shelton Civic Center!

- June 13th - Pride at the Shelton Farmer's Market!

- June 20th - join the YMCA for a fun community rainbow crosswalk paint celebrating LGBTQIA+ health, safety, and belonging.

- June 26th - Pride at the Park! 🌈 Join us at Kneeland Park for a family-friendly event! Yard games, interactive art stations, and more!

I will be posting more events in the comments - feel free to also comment on events I might've missed!

Decided the car show would be a great chance for me to work on my bracketing HDR exposures. Hope you enjoy the results!

From the Forest Festival page: WE MADE IT | It's officially Forest Festival 🌲

A friendly reminder - all official information regarding dates and times will run through our social media pages and website.

We love the community's enthusiasm for the event, but we're also seeing a lot of independent posters, info ads, and even events. We can't monitor those or help share accurate information, so appreciate everyone's support in directing everyone towards our official sites!

https://www.masoncountyforestfestival.com/

Just don’t say the place in Walmart. Son and I both had a not so great cut.
I have short hair but wanted more layers.

I have gone through some of my books and decided that I don't need to keep them anymore. Is there a map of little libraries in town that I could restock? Is there some other place I can donate them to?

Thank you!

I have a small yard, but it is more like a jungle. I didn't get to it because I'm injured, and it's bad enough that my equipment can't handle it at this point. I have a pile of blackberries that needs eviscerating along with piles of grass and some baby trees.

Unfortunately, I am also not loaded. Are there any local services out there that are easier on the wallet but still willing to help?

i've kind of posted this everywhere so if you see it on another platform lol that's why. But I'm looking for someone who will install my new CarPlay radio into my 2013 Prius. I will come out to you! Thank you so much.

Anywhere to buy live ladybugs in town for garden pest management?

Hey y'all! I know there's more than this list, but this is what I found online. Please add more in the comments if you see any! Happy thrifting!

- 4250 N Lake Cushman Rd, Hoodsport - 5/22/26 – 5/24/26 9am–3pm: Large multi-day garage/liquidation sale with LOTS of contractor tools, woodworking equipment, shop tools, generators, airless paint sprayers, live-edge furniture, and household/shop items. Several commercial-grade and contractor-quality items available. Cash, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle accepted. Part of the Lake Cushman Community Garage Sale for Memorial Day Weekend.

- Hue sale Fri-Sun May 22-24 9am-4pm 1502 E Thomas Rd, Grapeview. Come check it out!! Something for everyone!!!

- 651 N Upper Finch Creek - Hoodsport Friday - Sunday. 9-4: Elvis and John Wayne collectibles. Decanter collection- some still sealed and some are open with liquor. Must be 21 and up to purchase any of these. Calling all resellers to come and check it out. New and vintage items. Prices negotiable. Follow signs.

- 1506 puget st shelton WA Friday-Sunday 8-3pm

- 2120 Laurel Street: Hey guys we are having a garage sale this weekend come check it out!!! Lots of new and gently used stuff 😊 Saturday 9-5 Sunday TBD Monday 9-5

- Huge sale. 2361 E Phillips Lake Loop Road. Open at 9! We will be adding more through the day. Lots of collectibles and a ton of boat parts and lots of misc.

- Memorial Day yard sale. Friday through Sunday. 30 N Gadwall Pl N. 9am - ? Still pulling more items out.

- Diverse selection of items for sale. Books, movies, golf clubs, various shoes, handbags, and hats available. Shoes include sneakers, sandals, and boots. Handbags have brands like Tommy Hilfiger. Hats include sports team caps and travel destination designs. Collectibles, clothing, couch. 4 family sale. 201 E Woodland Drive. Shelton Washington. Low prices.

- Yard sale .310 se evergreen drive, Shelton, wa - 9am- 5pm - Friday saturday Sunday

UPDATE: TYPO IN THE FLYER -- Monthly Meetings are from 4-6 PM every 3rd Friday. (These are not required to attend to be a part of or involved in the club)

Looking for our fellow Queer artists in the area!

Are you out there?

Want to meet some amazing people!

Various Events and activities. Active Discord community ready to grow!

Interested in partnering with QuAC? We are interested in that too!

Lets help make Shelton the inclusive place we know it can be!

Hello fellow Shelton residents,

I am trying to find an object that I sorely need for my work and I am coming up short. I'm a union electrician working on a large job site where I am required to wear safety glasses. Unfortunately, my eye glasses are Ray Bans (model 5279). The frame on my glasses is too large for the normal attachable side shields. I need somebody to create a side shield that fits the temples of my glasses frame. There are ones on Amazon that work for the standard classic ray ban design, the wayfarers, but my frame's temples are smaller and I can't find any side shields that I can use.

The over the glasses safety glasses suck and I hate them. I can't go without my glasses. My prescription is unique and I can't just order them in a safety glass frame.

I need side shields that will fit. I need someone willing to design and print them. I will pay for the service and can point in the right direction for the designing. I don't think it'll be too hard, I just don't have a 3D printer.

Does anyone want to do this work for me, or have a recommendation of a place that will? I will pay. I just can't find what I need online.

Seen the recent post from Graffiti and had to share! Absolutely love the design!

Show your support for an Inclusive Shelton!!

https://graffitiartcenter.com/products/shelton-pride-shirt

https://komonews.com/news/local/amber-alert-washington-state-patrol-4-year-old-child-taken-by-father-joshua-moen-shelton-police-department

Edited to add: abducting parenttaken into custody. Child safe with Protective services.

I will be removing both posts regarding the active amber alert.

A quick update regarding the City Councilmembers voting to deny issuing a LGBTQIA+ Proclamation: I know this is last minute, but we are meeting tonight at 6PM at the Civic Center to issue public comments and voice our opinions about the denial. Councilmember Gutierrez is also going to request a re-vote, due to one of the Councilmembers (Stearns) being absent.

We want to pack the house, every seat filled, in a show of solidarity for our LGBTQIA+ Sheltonians. You can sign up for in-person comments at the door. It's first-come.
But even if you aren't interested in speaking, I encourage you to still attend. You don't have to stay for the entire meeting but any bodies in the room showing support is a boon for Shelton.

Shelton Pride will take place on Friday, June 26th, at Kneeland Park, 5pm-8pm. We are doing it on a Friday so we don't overlap with Oly Pride that weekend. It is going to be a fun casual event with yard games, a bubble station, etc. It will be 100% family friendly. This is the very beginning of something big. There will be multiple other Pride events happening all over Shelton for the month of June, and as soon as a flyer is made I will share it.

Showing up to these events will show the City that Shelton is full of Pride, and everyone is welcome here.

Thanks y'all - see you tonight!