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• Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list
  The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

• Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition
  OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed both legislative chambers and now awaits the governor’s signature to become law.

• O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination
  Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington workers under a consent decree between the company and the state.

• KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers
  The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to limit immigration enforcement in the county.

• King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers
  The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits for new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County, preventing the siting of publicly or privately operated …

• Vashon faith and activist groups unite for Refugee Shabbat
  The Vashon Havurah and Indivisible Vashon’s Immigrant/Refugee Rights Group are holding a “Refugee Shabbat” next week to spotlight the importance of refugee communities and the profound harms they’re facing under the Trump administration’s harsh depor …

• LB Sew Studio carries Luna Bella’s spirit into a new chapter
  The new studio is smaller than Luna Bella’s, but it still carries a trace of the same charm.

• Letters to the editor
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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/

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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

• March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request
  Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

• Gibson sold for £190K at inaugural Hundred auction
  All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Cortneen-Coleman receive deals in excess of £100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.

• Boy, 16, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
  Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.

• Gerry Adams was on IRA army council, claims intelligence officer
  Three IRA bombing victims are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for decisions to plant car bombs in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996.

• Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
  The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

• Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
  Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

• Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise
  The Ukrainian president said it was a "good feeling" when allies asked for help countering drones.

• G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge
  The group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began