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• The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus
  It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.

• Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements
  High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans.

• Mariners first half takeaways and second half expectations
  The All-Star break symbolizes the halfway point in the season, how can the Mariners get going?

• Project gets high schoolers reading newspapers — c’est magnifique! | The Free Press Initiative
  Want to get young people reading papers? Give them free subscriptions.

• Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting
  The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the King County Medical Examiner.

• ‘The easy cut’: School workers describe human toll of budget reductions
  Paraeducators and bus drivers say reduced hours and consolidated routes could leave students with less support, longer rides and fewer trusted adults.

• Editorial | Celebrating the people behind the island
  This weekend, longtime locals, off-island visitors, children, dogs, farmers and artists filled nearly every corner of uptown Vashon for an especially festive island weekend.

• Q&A: Amanda Knox on telling her story through comedy
  To islander Amanda Knox, some of the best comedy touches on something uncomfortable.

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

• Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
  Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

• Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
  Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

• NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
  The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

• 'Antisemitism felt relentless' – Jewish students on life at UK universities
  Some students said they are having to hide their Jewish identity, fearing physical and verbal abuse.

• UK papers: Youth benefits 'crack down' and Gatwick 'Fly and dry'
  Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.

• Four men charged with murder after Leicester stabbing
  Arad Niakan, 24, died after being stabbed on Wednesday.

• Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
  The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

• Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
  Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.