This is the Voice of Vashon Emergency Alert Service providing a message from the Washington State Ferries: Service has been restored on the south-end ferry route between Point Defiance and Tahlequah. An earlier power outage has been repaired allowing service to result. This message was posted at 10:00am on Wednesday, December 18th.

South End Ferries Canceled: Power Outage This is the Voice of Vashon Emergency Alert Service providing a message from the Washington State Ferries: All sailings are canceled this morning on the south-end ferry route between Point Defiance and Tahlequah. Washington State Ferries reports that a power outage in the Point Defiance/Ruston area has shut down […]

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared 160 Friday, November 22, 2024 At HomeSecurityTraveling En casaSeguridadViajes We are now on an every-other-week publication schedule –our next edition will be published on December 6th. At Home One of the riskiest activities during the holidays turns out to be decorating around your home. Also, food-borne illness due to unsafe […]

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