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• Wild Waves property can now be used for manufacturing
  The city of Federal Way has determined the Wild Waves property to be suitable for manufacturing uses, but is allowing the public time to comment on or appeal the decision.

• Flock outta here: City of Renton ends ALPR contract
  The city of Renton will be ending its contract with Flock for Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras in the city.

• Renton man sentenced to 50 months in prison for trafficking
  A Renton man has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for drug trafficking, says Department of Justice.

• Lake level litigation? Black Diamond residents claim water district is draining Lake Sawyer
  The Lake Sawyer Advocacy Group says the Covington Water District’s pumping empties the lake during the summer, greatly affecting the environment, recreational activity, and property values. The water district says there are other causes to the drasti …

• This is Halloween
  Halloween is my favorite holiday. Not just because I love carved pumpkins and miniature candy bars and creaky old houses, but because who but humans would celebrate the fact that we’re destined to die and decay? And who but humans could process that …

• Happenings | Oct. 29 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 …

• Island after dark
  Three Halloween profiles explore Vashon’s connections to eerie art, unsettling fiction and the practice of folk magic.

• A little preparation can protect your getaway
  ​​News from VashonBePrepared

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

• UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
  The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.

• Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams
  The closure comes following a "regular review of rides and attractions", Alton Towers says.

• Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
  The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.

• Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
  The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.

• US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
  US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

• UK food supply chain affected by European freezer hacks, cyber chief says
  Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.

• McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call
  Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams return to the Scotland squad, while there is a first call for James Penrice for the remaining Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

• West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno
  West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.