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• Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview
  The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed to at least two people, while nine others remain “unrecovered,” according to authorities.

• Happenings | May 28 edition
  Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the volume of entries received, we edit submissions and cannot always confirm if a submission will run. Send submissions to editor@vas …

• Hantavirus risk remains low, health officials say
  Will hantavirus reach King County?

• Vashon’s Future Business Leaders make strong debut at state conference
  In its first year competing at the state level, Vashon Island High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter is already making its mark.

• Mary Gauthier brings her musical storytelling to Vashon
  For Mary Gauthier, songwriting is storytelling. And for nearly three decades, the artist has used her music to chronicle the world around us.

• Musical library helps young musicians find their rhythm
  Chautauqua Elementary School fourth-grader Ramona likes to tap. She taps with her fingers on tables, chairs and whatever else might be nearby.

• Through his lens, Ray Pfortner teaches others to see
  On a misty morning in 1994, Ray Pfortner stood on the gravelly shore of a Vashon beach with his camera in hand. The quiet morning broke when a black dorsal fin exhaled through the surface of the Salish Sea yards away.

• A small tax hike could bring big road fixes
  No one likes higher taxes. But here’s one proposed tax increase that could give back more to Vashon than it takes.

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

• US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center
  The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.

• 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
  Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims – but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

• The rise of PSG: From 'bling-bling' failings to European powerhouse
  As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

• Fonseca, 19, stuns Djokovic in five-set epic
  Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

• Teenage star Fonseca stuns Djokovic in French Open third-round epic
  Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

• EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
  The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

• Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
  The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

• Barcelona move a dream for Gordon 'since he was three'
  Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.