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$300 jobless boost available week of Sept. 21

Those unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic will start receiving an additional $300 in unemployment benefits later this month. The… Continue reading

Bonneville Power names interim CEO

John Hairston takes over

OMC physical therapists certified

OMC physical therapists certified

Chris Shaw, Cortney Hutmacher earn certification

OMC physical therapists certified

Groups challenge permit for $2B methanol plant in Washington

Facility would be built along Washington, Oregon border

COVID-19 continues to increase Peninsula unemployment

Unemployment rose by more than 1 percentage point on the North Olympic Peninsula last month as the effects of COVID-19 continued to hamper the local… Continue reading

US consumer confidence falls to lowest in 6 years

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second consecutive month, sinking to the lowest levels in more… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2020
  • By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer
  • Coronavirus

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@ portangeles.org. • Port Angeles Business Association —… Continue reading

1 in 5 nursing homes short on PPE, staff in virus rebound

One in five U.S. nursing homes faced severe shortages of protective gear like N95 masks this… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2020
  • By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press
  • Coronavirus

Washington applying for federal $300 jobless aid boost

Washington will apply to join a federal coronavirus program that will provide an additional $300… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2020
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
Olympic Peninsula Music moves to new location

Olympic Peninsula Music moves to new location

Peninsula Music has moved to a new location. The store is now in a larger space at 1015 E. First St. The… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Music moves to new location

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@ portangeles.org. • Port Angeles Business Association… Continue reading

Companies test antibody drugs to fight COVID-19

Companies test antibody drugs to fight COVID-19

By Marilynn Marchione | The Associated Press With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2020
  • By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer
Companies test antibody drugs to fight COVID-19

Contest fetes innovation of small local businesses

Kitsap Bank has announced its seventh edg3 fund small business competition. The annual competition recognizes entrepreneurs who help to grow the community… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@ portangeles.org. • Port Angeles Downtown Association… Continue reading

Chrisman retires after 36 years at Sequim Public Works

Chrisman retires after 36 years at Sequim Public Works

The city of Sequim announced that Al Chrisman has retired after more than 36 years with the Public Works. Chrisman started driving a… Continue reading

Chrisman retires after 36 years at Sequim Public Works

State is working through secondary jobless benefit backlog

Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Monday that an initial backlog of claims of people who had not received payment for unemployment… Continue reading

Jasmine Bistro announces temporary closure

Jasmine Bistro in Port Angeles announced Saturday that it is closing while all employees are tested for COVID-19. A staff member has… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@portangeles.org. • Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Slight dip in initial jobless claims; weekly bonus expires

As a $600 weekly bonus to those seeking unemployment benefits in Washington expired, the state saw a slight dip… Continue reading