The Vashon Loop

Error: Feed has an error or is not valid

Vashon Beachcomber

• 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 …

• March into Vashon’s First Friday gallery cruise
  Step into March with a lively night of art, community and celebration at Vashon’s First Friday gallery cruise.

• News Briefs | March 5 edition
  Fitzgibbon apologizes: State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, one of Vashon’s legislators and the House majority leader, has apologized after appearing intoxicated during a Wednesday evening House Appropriations Committee meeting.

• 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
  Detire Vashon Beaches

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/

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

• Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens
  The crew of HMS Prince of Wales must be ready to set sail in five days, defence sources say.

• 'What a start!' Graham gives Scotland early lead against France
  Darcy Graham scores an early try to give Scotland the lead over France in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

• Global News Podcast
  President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

• Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
  Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.

• Model who starred in TV drama Dallas dies aged 62
  Annabel Schofield found success as a model in the 1980s before moving to LA to work as an actress.

• McCullum makes 'no apologies' for informal set-up
  Brendon McCullum says he makes "no apologies" for running an informal dressing room as England coach but rejects the perception it is casual.

• Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks
  In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

• The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
  The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.