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Jefferson County PUD hires two new employees

Jefferson County PUD hires two new employees

The Jefferson County Public Utility District has announced the hiring of two new employees. Kenny Yingling of Chimacum has been hired as… Continue reading

Jefferson County PUD hires two new employees

ON THE WATERFRONT: New designs and familiar vessels in Port Angeles

EARLIER THIS WEEK two Seaspan barges moored to the Port of Port Angeles’ T-3 and were loaded with Interfor chips. Once each barge was loaded… Continue reading

Oil prices jump on fears of Iranian retaliation against US

Oil prices jump on fears of Iranian retaliation against US

The price of oil surged Friday on concerns that Iran might respond to the killing of its… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2020
  • Associated Press
Oil prices jump on fears of Iranian retaliation against US

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the… Continue reading

Operation Uplift charity of the month

Operation Uplift charity of the month

Jim’s Pharmacy recently donated $554 to Operation Uplift, its October charity of the month. Pictured is Christi Anton, Operation Uplift’s treasurer, receiving… Continue reading

Operation Uplift charity of the month
State suing Johnson Johnson over opioid crisis

State suing Johnson Johnson over opioid crisis

Washington state sued Johnson & Johnson on Thursday, claiming the company was negligent when it used deceptive marketing to say opioid drugs were… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2020
  • Associated Press
State suing Johnson Johnson over opioid crisis
Sound Community Bank in Sequim reopens three days after flooding closes it

Sound Community Bank in Sequim reopens three days after flooding closes it

Sequim’s Sound Community Bank reopened three days after it was closed because of flooding. The bank at 645 W. Washington St. reopened Dec.… Continue reading

Sound Community Bank in Sequim reopens three days after flooding closes it
McCauley joins staff of Jefferson County Historical Society

McCauley joins staff of Jefferson County Historical Society

The Jefferson County Historical Society announced that Tara McCauley has joined its staff as director of education and public engagement. According to… Continue reading

McCauley joins staff of Jefferson County Historical Society

Wine release and tasting party in Sequim

Wind Rose Cellars has announced the release of its 2019 Pinot Grigio and its 2019 Muscato. The winery will host a release party… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center nurse receives leadership award

Olympic Medical Center nurse receives leadership award

Olympic Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Ralph Parker and CEO Eric Lewis presented OMC’s leadership award to Vickie Swanson at a November… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center nurse receives leadership award

Peninsula jobless rate rises slightly

More than 500 North Olympic Peninsula residents joined the labor force in November as Clallam and Jefferson County unemployment rates each rose by one tenth… Continue reading

Minimum wage to increase to $13.50 an hour

Washington state’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 an hour in the new year, the final of four set increases… Continue reading

Olympic Eye Care closing Dec. 31

Tom McCurdy has announced that after 43 years in business, Olympic Eye Care, 504 E. Eighth St., will close Dec. 31. McCurdy,… Continue reading

Staff members from OMC departments honored for work

Staff members from OMC departments honored for work

Olympic Medical Center chief operating officer Darryl Wolfe honored staff members from three departments at a recent meeting of the hospital’s board… Continue reading

Staff members from OMC departments honored for work

Sunshine Cafe reopens in Sequim after upgrades

Co-owners renovated, obtained liquor license

After deadly crashes of marquee aircraft, Boeing CEO is out

After deadly crashes of marquee aircraft, Boeing CEO is out

Dennis Muilenburg to depart immediately; chairman David Calhoun to take over

  • Dec 24, 2019
  • By Cathy Bussewitz The Associated Press
After deadly crashes of marquee aircraft, Boeing CEO is out
Online pillow store opens physical location in Port Angeles

Online pillow store opens physical location in Port Angeles

KarenLynn Robinson has opened BlissPillow in Port Angeles. Robinson has operated Bliss Pillow online from Bend, Ore., since 1996. Her retail location… Continue reading

Online pillow store opens physical location in Port Angeles
Nash’s Organic Produce reduces store size

Nash’s Organic Produce reduces store size

Produce, grain, flour and pork sales to continue in Dungeness

Nash’s Organic Produce reduces store size
Disco Bay Detour and Village Store undergoing renovations

Disco Bay Detour and Village Store undergoing renovations

Owners working toward “Mom and Pop” feel

Disco Bay Detour and Village Store undergoing renovations
A worker looks up underneath a Boeing 737 MAX jet Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Renton, Wash. Shares of Boeing fell before the opening bell on a report that the company may cut production of its troubled 737 MAX or even end production all together. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Ripples from Boeing’s 737 Max troubles begin to spread

Acknowledging that it will take longer to get the 737 Max back in the air, Boeing plans to suspend production of its marquee jet next… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2019
  • By Tom Krisher AP Business Writer
A worker looks up underneath a Boeing 737 MAX jet Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Renton, Wash. Shares of Boeing fell before the opening bell on a report that the company may cut production of its troubled 737 MAX or even end production all together. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)