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Vashon Beachcomber

• Celebration of Life for Kip Marks
  All are welcome to come and share a fun story.

• Memorial service for Jan Milligan
  All are welcome.

• Kathleen (Kathy) Francis Shafel
  Shafel worked with doctors, pharmacists, caregivers, families, and patients of the Vashon community.

• Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison
  The prosecutor reported that he was traveling at 112 miles per hour when he crashed into the victims.

• Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column
  Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

• The Annual Egg Heist
  A cartoon by Michelle Lassaline.

• News Briefs | April 24 edition
  Soil testing, health fair and more.

• Commentary: Building connection and care at the Old Friends Club
  The club will provide relief to those caring for a friend or family member living with dementia.

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

• A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic election
  After a campaign upended by Trump’s threats, the Liberals hope they can hold onto power.

• What should Democrats do now? Everyone has a different answer
  One hundred days into Trump's second term, Democrats are still reckoning with an election loss and debating the fate of the party

• Home needed for two killer whales stuck in shuttered zoo
  An international search is under way for a suitable home for the orcas stranded in France.

• Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen
  180 British Jews will join groups marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp in Germany.

• 'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'
  Alexie Winship, 23, says she was knocked out during the traditional Easter Monday event.

• Trying to book a driving test 'like buying a festival ticket', say learners
  Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.

• 'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days
  Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations – with a few surprises and some warning signs.

• Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
  The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.