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Vashon Beachcomber

• March Madness
  A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

• ADU, permitting reform pitched at housing forum
  The Vashon HouseHold event brought nearly 100 people to VCA.

• Island pony club sweeps competition at regional Quiz Rally
  It was a dream day for the hardworking club.

• Letters to the Editor | March 27 edition
  Letter writers praise “Ride The Cyclone,” criticize Trump

• Commentary: Lost in — and out of — America
  This February, when it reached an icy 25 degrees on Vashon, I flew to Madrid.

• Commentary: An epic fix for Vashon’s rogue tires
  How often have you noticed derelict tires littering our island’s beaches?

• Commentary: Celebrating our women educators
  Let’s recognize the female staff who work to shape the next generation.

• Step lively: Vashon’s Daughter’s Dance will soon return
  It’s a night for dancing, laughter, and making cherished memories.

Find out when School Schedules change due to weather

Direct link to the Vashon School District Emergency Information – Snow/Weather Schedule changes page can be found here. http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=4288

Stay updated on most King County Schools here: Public Schools Emergency Communication System. www.schoolreport.org

South Sound and Kitsap School information can be found here: www.pugetinfo.net/

Puget Sound Tide Tables 3 Tide tables for Vashon	National Weather Service Doppler Radar and Vashon forecast

Extended Forcast and more Current Weather Conditions on the New Weather Page

Vashon Be Prepared – Voice of Vashon – Update

Whenever something happens that you need to know about, we’ll get it out there for you. Stay tuned, Stay warm, stay safe, and stay tuned to VoV Standing By at 1650 am on your AM radio dial.

Do you know what to do? What would you do if your home were damaged so bad you could not stay there? How would you cope with the power being out for seven days or longer? How would you help your neighbor? Making sure that not only you are ready but so will your pets. www.VashonBePrepared.org

BBC News

• Big drop in child surgery for swallowed objects
  Cashless society may have helped, since coins were a common foreign object swallowed, surgeons say.

• Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty
  Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.

• 'Bring on Barca' – Chelsea's 'quadruple mentality' is back
  Chelsea's quadruple dream remains on course after they swept aside Man City in the Women's Champions League – and holders Barcelona await in the semi-finals.

• David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever – then Trump came along
  Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

• Littler wins again to stretch Premier League lead
  Luke Littler moves eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with victory on night eight in Newcastle.

• Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea
  Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.

• Australia to hold federal election on 3 May
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.

• UK child poverty numbers reach a record high
  About 31% of children are living in relative poverty after housing costs, government figures show.