The Vashon Loop
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Vashon Beachcomber
- BEVERLY MILLER | September 23, 1943 – May 19, 2026
Beverly Miller died on May 19, 2026. Her body was 82 years old at the time of death, but until the last weeks of her life, her mind was equal parts younger and older than her body. Until her final days, Beverly remained as mentally sharp and curious … - For Maridee Bonadea, biking meant ‘everything’
Her death near the Fauntleroy ferry dock has left Vashon mourning, as friends call for safer roads and police continue to investigate the crash. - Desert island bookworm: The massage maven
Head north on Vashon Highway, then hang a right on 156th, and you’ll find yourself passing by Paxhia Farm, home of the Northwest School of Animal Massage. Founded a quarter-century ago by Lola Michelin, the school teaches equine and canine massage at … - Happenings
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 … - No mirrors, no shame: A different kind of gym takes shape on Vashon
Juniper Rogneby says she was the chubby kid. The kid who dreaded PE class. The one who found gym and sports less a source of confidence and more of what she calls “an exercise in humiliation and unpleasantness.” - A stolen owl leaves a hole on Shinglemill Trail
This hand-made mosaic owl, crafted by Clare Dohna, was installed in a snag on Shinglemill Trail in honor of Piro Kramar and her love of nature in general and of the Shinglemill Creek trail in particular. - State-sponsored torture
Lately I’ve been imagining this…I’m locked inside a 6’ x 9’ cell with the ‘luxuries’ of a cold, metal toilet, a dirty sink and a musty cot. There are no windows, only a slot for delivery of my wretched daily meals. I have no phone, no internet, no bo … - Letters to the editor
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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
- Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport. - Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions
Thousands of unmarried women were pressured to give up their babies between 1949 and 1976. - Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital. - Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively? - Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?
The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s. - Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'. - Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest. - Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.
