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• ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14
  The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.

• How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer
  The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

• School board names interim superintendent
  Dr. Josephine Moccia, 65, has served for the past 14 years as the superintendent of South Whidbey School District.

• New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday
  Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.

• SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”
  A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore Washington state in all directions.

• Vashon rowers find success at regionals
  Island rowers earned medals, set personal bests and raced their farewell races.

• Lace up your shoes for Vashon’s ultramarathon
  Runners will attempt 10 and 20 mile distances in addition to the flagship 50k distance (31 miles).

• Commentary: Talent or practice? Why I keep drawing
  Talent? We can just let it go.

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

• UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar
  Talks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.

• Bodies of schoolchildren found after bus swept away by South Africa floods
  At least 49 people have been killed in the floods, including several children were on a bus swept away.

• US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted
  Higher prices for some items were offset by declines in other areas, such as petrol, airfares and clothing.

• LA police enforce curfew as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
  Police in the city say they have made mass arrests, as a war of words between the president and California's governor ramps up.

• Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you
  Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you.

• What we know about Austria school shooting
  It is not yet known why a 21-year-old Austrian man committed a shooting that left 10 people dead.

• Woman fell to death while scrambling up mountain
  Maria Eftimova's death after she fell from Tryfan was accidental, a coroner rules.

• Bomb attack plans found at Austria gunman's home
  Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.