The Vashon Loop

• Herbs for Health
  Whatever health problem besets you, there is a natural remedy that will supplement and make more effective whatever prescription the doctor gave you.  In fact, I’ve found that the appropriate herb or spice may make a visit to the clinic unnecessary and have no unpleasant side effects. For instance, once I had a bladder infection, […]

• Daddy’s Leg
  Alley Sheffield, my mother’s father, lost a leg around 1920. I don’t know how he lost it, or which leg he lost, only that he lost a leg. The story that came down to me from my aunt, Sister, was that after he lost his leg he was unable to support a family with five […]

• The Microbiome
  In the last year, a revolution in thinking about the dynamics of life on this planet has occurred.  The idea behind this revolution is that, except possibly in the very beginning, life has designed this world rather than just being the passive recipient of beneficent geophysical conditions that randomly occurred on our planet.  This is […]

• “Family”
  It happened again last week. It of course is that thing that comes at the end of when you get a puppy and run through many calendars only to find that that puppy is not around to bump up against your leg in the kitchen anymore. This was a good run though- Zeek nearly made […]

• Windage and Elevation
  ‘We got another problem’. , John shouted out to me…! I was outside and he was inside the cabin as we were working to repair or replace a large window.  The old cabin had shifted and the old widow had been altered to a very much out of square configuration.. some glass had broken and […]

• Love Me or Leave Me
  What happens when a letter crafted uniquely for one reader is put on stage for all to see? Intimate thoughts laid bare, intended for one, are held up for us like a mirror, making us reflect on our own hearts, lives, desires, and times. Letters Aloud’s “LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME—letters of longing, loving, and […]

• In the Mood for Love
  Women have had a much greater impact on the Broadway Musical than is generally acknowledged. David Armstrong, Artistic Director Emeritus of The 5th Avenue Theatre, will share the fascinating stories, and timeless musical creations of top lyricists and composers such as Dorothy Fields, Carolynn Leigh, Betty Comden, Janine Tesouri, Lucy Simon, Cindi Lauper and more! […]

• Best of the Seattle Comedy Competition
  Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Vashon Theatre with the best stand-up comedy Seattle has to offer! Seattle comedian Claire Webber will be our host for the evening. Drew Dunn, 2018 SICC Champion and Vashon Audience Favorite will be back on our stage to headline the show! If you love our annual Thanksgiving Eve Comedy Night, you’re […]

• Dangers of PSE LNG Plant Extend Beyond Local Issues
  The Puget Sound Energy compressed liquid natural gas (LNG) plant in Tacoma has just received its final construction permit. The plan is rife with local issues regarding plant safety in a dense urban area, violation of Puyallup tribal rights, and false narratives from PSE regarding the cost and usefulness to PSE ratepayers and the maritime […]

Vashon Beachcomber

• Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations. Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly …

• Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter. Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight …

• Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. The change was recommended by the charter review commission. Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials Aaron Kunkler

• Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue. Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessne …

• Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year. Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County Aaron Kunkler

• PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant. PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant Aaron Kunkler

• VCC memory care wing opens
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. The addition to the senior care facility will help people with Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia VCC memory care wing opens Kevin Opsahl

• Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
  Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber – Your local homepage. Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed. Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office Aaron Kunkler

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/

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

• Solari boards: The disappearing sound of airports
  Inside airports, old-school departure boards are falling silent. Outside, it's a different story.

• Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy
  Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.

• Dealing with emotions: Borderline personality disorder
  Borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD, is characterised by strong emotional reactions, a distorted sense of self and difficult personal relationships.

• Underwater Photographer of the Year
  The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

• Secret doorway in Parliament leads to historical treasure trove
  Historical treasures – and evidence of a beer-fuelled party – are uncovered in the Commons restoration.

• Sickest patients 'facing hours stuck on trolleys'
  BBC analysis shows a surge in hospital delays as experts warn 'little in tank' to cope with coronavirus.

• Red squirrels sniff out danger better than greys
  A native predator of the red squirrel seems to be an unlikely ally in its battle with its grey rival.

• 'How do I convince the Home Office I'm a lesbian?'
  More than 1,500 people claim asylum in the UK each year, claiming that they are persecuted for being gay. But it's not an easy thing to prove.