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Vashon Beachcomber
- Health Care District signs DispatchHealth agreement
The district’s resolution also commits to keeping care affordable and working with VIFR. - Commentary: Help us keep the ferries running
An Alternate Staff Chief Engineer on the M/V Issaquah writes in about the region’s ferry woes. - Editorial: Chasing votes and dreams of tomorrow
No one can accuse Vashon islanders of not getting involved. - Beloved island band to close out Concerts in the Park series
Trolls Cottage plays catchy, soul-rooted dance music. - News Briefs | August 29 edition
News you can use for ferry-riders and septic tank users. - Happenings | August 29 edition
Senior center events, Japan Festival and more. - Commentary: McMurray’s “Away for the Day” policy will help students learn
Reducing cell phone usage in schools benefits student’s health, performance and development. - Honey, postcards, and flags: How islanders are supporting Kamala Harris
Vashon residents are finding creative ways to get involved in the 2024 Presidential race.
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
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
- Gary Oldman on Slow Horses, farting and the honours system
The esteemed actor says he does not know why he not yet received a UK honour for his work. - Restrained and scared – the £100k schools failing vulnerable children
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court. - Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee
Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long". - Rally gears up to bring millions to local economy
More than 140 competitors from 14 different countries are set to take part in Rali Ceredigion. - SNP conference: Can John Swinney unite fractured party?
John Swinney will address the SNP conference for the first time as first minister this weekend. - Harris defends policy shifts in high-stakes first interview
"My values have not changed," said Harris in a preview clip aired by CNN on Thursday afternoon. - New Zealand's Māori king dies
The king died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery. - Israel agrees to pauses in fighting for polio vaccine drive
It will be rolled out in three separate stages across the central, southern and northern parts of the strip.