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• Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month
  “We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

• Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up
  Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened in three years.

• ‘Nothing salvageable’ remains after fire in local residence
  “Flames traveled into the home quickly and were very destructive,” said Fire Chief Matt Vinci.

• Happenings | Nov. 24 edition
  Water is life, NAMI Support Group, Santa to Visit Point Robinson, and more.

• Vashon leads county in terms of being boosted
  More than four in 10 Vashonites have received the injection according to the latest data.

• Island rower notches another big win in Pan Am trials
  When Jacob Plihal looked across the field, at the 1,000-meter mark, he saw that he was about two boat lengths behind the leading scull. “I guess I have some work to do,” he thought to himself.

• Owners show off a new lodging in town
  Built in 1909, the building has housed thousands of travelers, storytellers, and merchants from around the world

• Remarkable birds land on annual Audubon calendar
  Did you know that Bushtits —common Vashon birds —have an uncommon way of sleeping at night during breeding season?

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

• Joy for England as Wales fans' dreams are dashed
  Fans across the nations have been glued to their TV screens as they battled it out in the World Cup.

• Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition
  Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge.

• World Cup 2022: Gareth Bale vows to continue playing for Wales
  Captain Gareth Bale says he will continue playing for Wales for "as long as I'm wanted" after defeat by England sealed their World Cup elimination.

• Pakistan v England: Liam Livingstone to make Test debut in Rawalpindi
  All-rounder Liam Livingstone will make his Test debut in England's first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

• World Cup 2022: All-female referee team to take charge at men's tournament for first time
  Stephanie Frappart will lead an all-female refereeing team in taking charge of a men's World Cup game for the first time.

• World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England: Rashford double helps Three Lions top group
  Marcus Rashford scores twice as England beat Wales to qualify top of Group B but Rob Page's men exit.

• World Cup Iran-US: Why Iran gave the US players flowers in 1998
  Tensions were high again as Iran and the US headed towards their latest showdown at the World Cup.

• World Cup 2022: Iran 0-1 USA: Christian Pulisic winner seals date with Netherlands
  The United States win their World Cup grudge match against Iran as Christian Pulisic scores the winner to set up a last-16 tie with the Netherlands.