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- Chris Pureka brings intimate tour to Vashon
This month, Vashon welcomes singer-songwriter Chris Pureka (they/them), an artist who is not just touring — they are in the midst of reimagining what a tour can be. - News Briefs | May 7 edition
Timmen case continues - Happenings | May 7 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of entries received, we edit submissions and cannot always confirm if a submission will run. Send submissions to editor@vas … - Amidst a season of gray whale deaths, Singer is on the Rise
When Singer the gray whale washed ashore on Vashon Island in April 2024, his migration ended at Vashon’s edge. But for scientists, students, artists and island residents, another journey began. - Vashon artist Donald Cole looks back — and keeps creating
Inside a sunlit Vashon studio, Donald Cole opens drawer after drawer crammed full of paintings and drawings. - Time & Again: Vashon third places
“Third places” are social spaces separate from the home, the “first place,” and work, the “second place,” where people gather, interact and relax. Third places are usually informal, open, inviting and comfortable places where conversation is a centra … - Vashon marks May Day with signs and song
About 50 islanders gathered at Vashon’s four-way stop Friday, May 1, for a May Day action organized by Indivisible Vashon and the Vashon Community Street Band, filling the center of town with music, drums, signs and calls for political action. - Foss Miller, a larger-than-life island leader, dies at 78
Foss Miller, a visionary businessman, devoted coach to Vashon youth and quiet but major benefactor to many island causes, died on April 6 at a skilled nursing facility in Tacoma. He was 78.
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/
Vashon Weather, Forecast, Pass Report & Tide Table
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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
- Nationwide cashier jailed after stealing from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays
One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities. - King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday. - Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. - Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War. - Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages
Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983. - Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases. - Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana - Election results so far at a glance – and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.