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• droughtTips and tricks for draught-resistant gardens | The Compleat Home Gardener
  Want to save on your water bill? Try some of these perennials and groundcovers.

• Past, present, or future: Which are you stuck in? | In Focus
  We should strive to hold all three in balance.

• WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change
  Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act rules defy scientific research and pave the way for the destruction of important wildlife habitat.

• Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes
  Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more than 3,500 birds over a dozen years.

• Theo Ramsey Christman | September 12, 1946 – June 10, 2026
  Theo Ramsey Christman, a woman known for her elegance, strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family, passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of beauty, resilience, and love. Born on September 12, 1946, i …

• Arts Briefs | July 16 edition
  Croaker at the Wine Shop

• A second Belgium-U.S. showdown | The Free Press Initiative
  Europe is well ahead of the U.S. in protecting the news industry from online theft.

• Jacob Plihal medals twice at World Cup regattas in Europe
  You could be forgiven if you have the mental image of world rowing as a bit like a hamster wheel: World Cups I, II and III, the World Championships every year and the Olympics every four years.

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

• The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship
  Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.

• Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
  Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.

• Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
  Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.

• Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
  All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.

• William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss
  The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.

• 'That's why he's the king' – Messi sets up third World Cup final
  BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

• A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
  A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.

• 'We had the spirit': England fans on semi-final loss to Argentina
  Argentina scored two late goals to secure their spot in the final against Spain.