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Armstrong relaunched as Brix Marine

Armstrong Marine USA has announced its new corporate name, Brix Marine. The firm, which makes aluminum catamarans and workboats, has been located… Continue reading

FILE - This May 7, 2020, file photo shows a man wearing a mask while walking under a Now Hiring sign at a CVS Pharmacy during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco.  On Thursday, Nov. 12, the number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing. The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections to an all-time high above 120,000 a day.  (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

US jobless claims rise to 742,000; millions to lose aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2020
  • By Christopher Rugaber The Associated Press
FILE - This May 7, 2020, file photo shows a man wearing a mask while walking under a Now Hiring sign at a CVS Pharmacy during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco.  On Thursday, Nov. 12, the number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing. The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections to an all-time high above 120,000 a day.  (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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Construction fencing surrounds the site of a luxury hotel being built by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe at Front and Laurel streets in downtown Port Angeles.

Elwha Hotel build to start next summer

Epidemic has slowed progress of project

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Construction fencing surrounds the site of a luxury hotel being built by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe at Front and Laurel streets in downtown Port Angeles.

Global rally slows, but vaccine optimism still remains high

The big rally for markets worldwide slowed on Tuesday, but optimism… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2020
  • By STAN CHOE and DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writers
  • Coronavirus

Free business tax webinar slated

The state Department of Revenue will host a free live webinar for new and small business owners from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Nina Hill receives OMC leadership award.

Olympic Medical Center recognizes lab manager

Nina Hill was presented a leadership award by Dr. Scott Kennedy, chief medical officer at Olympic Medical Center. Hill, the center’s laboratory… Continue reading

Nina Hill receives OMC leadership award.

Clallam PUD earns Smart Energy Provider designation

Clallam Public Utility District #1 has earned the Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association. The SEP program recognizes… Continue reading

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New OB-GYNs join Women’s Health Clinic

Jefferson Healthcare has announced that Dr. Christine Skorbeg will join its Women’s Health Clinic as the medical director. Skorberg, along with new… Continue reading

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Peninsula food banks among nine to benefit from ‘Shred’ fundraisers

The Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Sequim food banks were among nine food banks that benefited from recent From Shred to Fed… Continue reading

H2O Graphics sold to Port Townsend business

Chris and Candace Mangold, owners of Corvus Crafts, have purchased the assets and customer contacts of H2O Graphics from Nya Chambers. The… Continue reading

Sequim native Cindy Teitzel purchased Solar City and Boutique.

Sequim native purchases tanning salon

Theresa Rubens has sold Solar City and Boutique to Sequim native Cindy Teitzel. The tanning salon and boutique is at 135 W. Washington… Continue reading

Sequim native Cindy Teitzel purchased Solar City and Boutique.

BPA makes treasury payment

The Bonneville Power Administration recently announced that it has paid the U.S. Treasury $736 million. According to a press release, this was… Continue reading

Admiralty Distillers of Port Townsend awarded medal for honey wares

The National Honey Board awarded a gold medal to Admiralty Distillers of Port Townsend in its third Honey Spirits Competition. The annual… Continue reading

Real estate broker Jim Haguewood has joined Port Angeles Realty

Jim Haguewood joins real estate firm

Port Angeles Realty Inc. has announced that Jim Haguewood has joined its firm as a real estate broker. Haguewood, formerly the executive… Continue reading

Real estate broker Jim Haguewood has joined Port Angeles Realty

Jobless rate falls on Peninsula

Unemployment down by at least one percentage point for second month

Port Townsend extends streatery permit program

Move allows restaurants to continue operating in public spaces