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Your business could qualify for thousands of dollars per eligible employee through the Employee Retention Credit tax refund.

Business Owners: File for Your ERC Tax Refund Now

Was your business impacted negatively by the pandemic? Your business may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) tax refund. PPP and ERC Together… Continue reading

Your business could qualify for thousands of dollars per eligible employee through the Employee Retention Credit tax refund.
Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.

One secret to happiness in aging? Stop trying to recapture lost youth

Tools to help sexual health challenges of older adults can be useful at all ages

Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Jesse Major is a Public Records Analyst for Clallam County and previously worked as a journalist for the Peninsula Daily News. His time working at The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning student newspaper, was the launch of a wild career.

Skills honed in PC Journalism Program help shape graduate’s career trajectory

By Jesse Major My time working at The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning student newspaper, was the launch of a wild career I could never have… Continue reading

Jesse Major is a Public Records Analyst for Clallam County and previously worked as a journalist for the Peninsula Daily News. His time working at The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning student newspaper, was the launch of a wild career.
First Fed Board of Directors with Field Arts & Events Hall leadership. Photo credit: Zoe Bowen.

First Fed Gives $2M to Field Hall to Support Local Economic Development

Along the waterfront in downtown Port Angeles, a new community space is taking shape. Field Arts & Events Hall will provide a world-class home for… Continue reading

First Fed Board of Directors with Field Arts & Events Hall leadership. Photo credit: Zoe Bowen.
College in High School participant Maizie Tucker.

College in the High School courses give Port Angeles School District students a jumpstart on college

PAHS Students can now take advantage of this FREE program!

College in High School participant Maizie Tucker.
Tarot cards by Wren McMurdo Brignac (@wren_aissance on Instagram)

Understanding this common condition will help more women live pain free. Period.

One of the things we aspire to do at Vespertine is to raise awareness around sexual health while building an inclusive safe space where people… Continue reading

Tarot cards by Wren McMurdo Brignac (@wren_aissance on Instagram)
Matthew Garner graduated from the Peninsula College Honors Program, where he learned how to conduct research at the university level. He's now a Ph.D. graduate student in chemistry at Portland State University, and hopes to someday return to Peninsula College as a professor.

When an accident ended his construction career, the local community college helped him retrain

“Had I gone straight to the university I doubt I would have made it this far.”

Matthew Garner graduated from the Peninsula College Honors Program, where he learned how to conduct research at the university level. He's now a Ph.D. graduate student in chemistry at Portland State University, and hopes to someday return to Peninsula College as a professor.
Sydney Roberts attended Peninsula College through the Running Start Program, gaining valuable skills which helped her pursue a degree in medicine.

How Sydney Roberts built a foundation for medical school, and success, at PC

I am grateful for Peninsula College and the opportunities it afforded me, teaching me skills to become successful at the University of Washington and beyond.… Continue reading

Sydney Roberts attended Peninsula College through the Running Start Program, gaining valuable skills which helped her pursue a degree in medicine.
Richele Ferretti worked full time while completing the BAS Program at Peninsula College. Taking classes helped her discover she had a lot more leadership qualities than she’d realized.

BAS Program offers one-on-one interaction and flexibility to fit student schedules

By Richele Ferretti When I attended a university for a year, I had no connection with my instructor or fellow students. One of the reasons… Continue reading

Richele Ferretti worked full time while completing the BAS Program at Peninsula College. Taking classes helped her discover she had a lot more leadership qualities than she’d realized.
The experienced BrokersGroup team of real estate professionals is ready to serve you.

Sequim’s own BrokersGroup Real Estate Professionals celebrates 15 years!

‘Hey, we’re still here!’: This local business is ready to celebrate with the community

The experienced BrokersGroup team of real estate professionals is ready to serve you.
A comprehensive financial plan should be reassessed periodically to incorporate life changes.

Have you had your annual financial check-up?

If financial freedom is a life goal for you, a financial plan is critical. A comprehensive financial plan should be reassessed periodically to incorporate life… Continue reading

A comprehensive financial plan should be reassessed periodically to incorporate life changes.
Whether you’re searching for your first home, your next home or your forever home, the team at RE/MAX Prime in Sequim is here to help.

RE/MAX Prime Celebrates 12 years in Sequim

RE/MAX Prime in Sequim, is well-versed in neighborhoods throughout the Olympic Peninsula. Their brokers are skilled in local market knowledge. RE/MAX Prime celebrates 12 years… Continue reading

Whether you’re searching for your first home, your next home or your forever home, the team at RE/MAX Prime in Sequim is here to help.
Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend was designed through the female gaze, with the goal of creating a space where EVERYONE felt comfortable.

‘Dear Vespertine’ column answers intimate questions you were too afraid to ask

‘Dear Vespertine, are men allowed in your store?’ The short answer is: absolutely!

Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend was designed through the female gaze, with the goal of creating a space where EVERYONE felt comfortable.
Community banks like 1st Security Bank have a deeper understanding of the unique financial needs in their home territories, resulting in close, long-term customer relationships.

Community banks, community support

Alison Hero thought she was ready for the pandemic. She prepared an updated menu on a new online ordering system for her restaurant, Silverwater Café,… Continue reading

Community banks like 1st Security Bank have a deeper understanding of the unique financial needs in their home territories, resulting in close, long-term customer relationships.
First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances while studying at Peninsula College.

Worker Retraining Funds, network of support help nursing student focus on studies, not debt

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances. Growing up, medicine was a huge part of… Continue reading

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances while studying at Peninsula College.
Sail Like a Girl team with First Fed's Luxmi Love (Port Townsend Branch Manager) and Steve Oliver (Board Chair) before the NWMC WA 360 race in 2021. (Photo credit: Jen Swanson)

First Fed Gives $1M to Northwest Maritime Center to Expand Access

Located on the peninsula, the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) is dedicated to educating people through maritime experiences, celebrating maritime culture, and supporting the maritime industry.… Continue reading

Sail Like a Girl team with First Fed's Luxmi Love (Port Townsend Branch Manager) and Steve Oliver (Board Chair) before the NWMC WA 360 race in 2021. (Photo credit: Jen Swanson)
Principal Kristen Lunt (left), Student Lyndel Atwater, and Superintendent Marty Brewer. Lyndel who earned his token for the Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine by cleaning up sporting equipment after a football game without having to be asked.

New book vending machine inspires reading, positive behavior at Stevens Middle School

Stevens Middle School is the new owner of an Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine! Instead of dispensing snacks or drinks, this vending machine produces books. Administrators… Continue reading

Principal Kristen Lunt (left), Student Lyndel Atwater, and Superintendent Marty Brewer. Lyndel who earned his token for the Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine by cleaning up sporting equipment after a football game without having to be asked.
Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.

This International Women’s Day, #breakthebias to promote health for all

Jaime Jaynes founded Vespertine Boutique after researching the complexities of age and sexuality for personal reasons, seeking products and services to support her own body… Continue reading

Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Tim Atkisson

Emergency Assistance Grant recipient finds purpose and accountability in studies, giving back

Earlier this year, Peninsula College received this letter from Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) student Timothy Atkisson. The Peninsula College mission is to educate diverse… Continue reading

Tim Atkisson
The Bronco Sport gets 28 miles to the gallon on the highway, with plenty of room for cargo and passengers. Visit Price Ford Lincoln in Port Angeles to learn more!

The perfect fuel-efficient vehicle to escape your routine and explore your backyard

When you’re packing the family in the car for a weekend in Seattle, you want a vehicle that fits luggage and passengers comfortably, offers safety… Continue reading

The Bronco Sport gets 28 miles to the gallon on the highway, with plenty of room for cargo and passengers. Visit Price Ford Lincoln in Port Angeles to learn more!