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Jonah Hoflin enrolled in Peninsula College’s IT Systems Administration program. Thanks to the Worker Retraining and Basic Food Employment and Training programs, he has not had to pay for tuition, books, or supplies.

PC student tricks out his future

As a kid, Jonah Hoflin always liked computers, and has been building them his whole life. “You can trick them out the way you can… Continue reading

 

Branch Manager Nicole Pruden (right) and Asst. Branch Manager Heather Little (left) with winning customer at First Fed Sequim Village. Photo courtesy First Fed

First Fed Hosts Special Customer Appreciation Week

First Fed celebrates their customers annually with March festivities at their branches. This year’s Customer Appreciation Week is particularly meaningful as 2023 is First Fed’s… Continue reading

 

Soon after graduating from Peninsula College, Colby Groves's new employer sent him to New Zealand where he learned advanced boat welding techniques, and took some time to go bungee jumping.

Stabicraft Marine sends PC Running Start Welding grad to New Zealand

at the same time — led Port Angeles resident Colby Groves to… Continue reading

 

Along Washington’s 3,200 miles of shoreline, roughly 70,000 residents are employed in maritime, making it an important economic driver for the region.

Meet the ‘Fish Bankers’

The maritime industry is woven deep into the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest, dating back hundreds of years. For modern maritime businesses, it’s… Continue reading

Along Washington’s 3,200 miles of shoreline, roughly 70,000 residents are employed in maritime, making it an important economic driver for the region.
Dani Rice was paralyzed in a routine medical procedure: “Now thanks to WA Cares, we have more options. We both put in a little from our paychecks now, and WA Cares will pay for a home care aide, when we need one.”

You Never Know What Will Happen. WA Cares Gives Peace of Mind.

Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what it’s like to be a caregiver while juggling life’s bills and responsibilities. In Washington, it’s… Continue reading

Dani Rice was paralyzed in a routine medical procedure: “Now thanks to WA Cares, we have more options. We both put in a little from our paychecks now, and WA Cares will pay for a home care aide, when we need one.”
As a full-time student and parent of two, financing his education was the most significant barrier Jeremy Buggy faced. Thanks to PC Foundation scholarships and his own hard work, Jeremy’s nursing degree is now nearly complete.

‘Working in healthcare has already been a rewarding and fulfilling choice.’

Thanks to Foundation scholarship, nurse Jeremy Buggy will soon be helping patients on the Peninsula

As a full-time student and parent of two, financing his education was the most significant barrier Jeremy Buggy faced. Thanks to PC Foundation scholarships and his own hard work, Jeremy’s nursing degree is now nearly complete.
Jim Morrell, CEO of Peninsula Credit Union.

Peninsula Credit Union offers big benefits amid rising inflation + interest rates

Community-focused approach helps members find place of greater financial well-being

Jim Morrell, CEO of Peninsula Credit Union.
With a financial checkup, your financial advisor can help you assess where you are now, where you want to be, and how you can get there. First Fed photo

Scheduling Your Annual Financial Checkup

Scheduling an annual doctor’s appointment is common practice, but your finances could use an annual health checkup as well. A financial checkup, or a financial… Continue reading

With a financial checkup, your financial advisor can help you assess where you are now, where you want to be, and how you can get there. First Fed photo
WA Cares covers people with pre-existing conditions. WA Cares photo

52,480 workers in communities across Clallam, Jefferson and Grays Harbor Counties will soon be building WA Cares benefits

A new report has great news for more than 52,000 workers all over the Olympic peninsula who will soon be building up WA Cares benefits.… Continue reading

WA Cares covers people with pre-existing conditions. WA Cares photo
Volunteers at the Market. Photo courtesy of Port Angeles Food Bank.

Holiday Donation Match for PA Food Bank

A meal can be easy to take for granted. But in Clallam County, over 10,700 are food insecure, including one in four children. That data… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2022
  • by First Fed
Volunteers at the Market. Photo courtesy of Port Angeles Food Bank.
Jessica Bond enrolled in the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics Program at Peninsula College and now works in IT Support Services.

Breaking into the tech industry with Peninsula College

By Jessica Bond After my husband and I got married in June 2020, I began to focus on financial stability in retirement. That was what… Continue reading

Jessica Bond enrolled in the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics Program at Peninsula College and now works in IT Support Services.
First Fed-PiggyBank. Stock photo

The Gift of Savings: Smart money habits 4 kids

Enjoy a bonus welcome gift when you open a kids savings account this holiday season

First Fed-PiggyBank. Stock photo
The experts at Kristin Manwaring Insurance have tips and guidance to help you choose the health insurance plan that’s right for you.

Choosing the right health insurance plan made easy + tips on important changes

Port Townsend team of insurance experts has your best interest at heart

The experts at Kristin Manwaring Insurance have tips and guidance to help you choose the health insurance plan that’s right for you.
Laurel Place is hosting a grand re-opening on Nov. 19 to celebrate the completed construction of their Memory Care wing. Visit for refreshments, raffle prizes and complimentary tours!

A Caring Place place to call home, right here in Port Angeles

When living at home is no longer an option, come home to a Caring Place

  • Oct 31, 2022
  • by Caring Places
Laurel Place is hosting a grand re-opening on Nov. 19 to celebrate the completed construction of their Memory Care wing. Visit for refreshments, raffle prizes and complimentary tours!
With over 84 years experience, the team at Kristin Manwaring Insurance is committed to their clients and the community.

When it’s time for insurance, remember the ‘Three Es’

Choosing the right insurance can be extremely complex: How do you enroll? And how do you choose the right plan for your situation? Even if… Continue reading

With over 84 years experience, the team at Kristin Manwaring Insurance is committed to their clients and the community.
Photo by Elisa Laverty, grand prize winner of the Proudly PNW photo contest. Photo courtesy First Fed

New PNW Song Contest plus Photo Winners

Each year, First Fed holds a photo contest to celebrate the beauty of the PNW. This year they are also hosting a new songwriting contest… Continue reading

Photo by Elisa Laverty, grand prize winner of the Proudly PNW photo contest. Photo courtesy First Fed
Robin Callahan at an Oregon Sunstone mine. The rough oregon sunstone that miner Chris Rose carried in his pocket, and the front and back of the pendant Callahan created after lapidary artist Dalan Hargrave cut the gem. The pendant is now part of the Somewhere in the Rainbow collection.

From mine to cutter to maker to client: Bainbridge Island jeweller says every piece has a story

Expedition to an Oregon Sunstone mine yields a one-of-a-kind gem, and a gem of a tale!

Robin Callahan at an Oregon Sunstone mine. The rough oregon sunstone that miner Chris Rose carried in his pocket, and the front and back of the pendant Callahan created after lapidary artist Dalan Hargrave cut the gem. The pendant is now part of the Somewhere in the Rainbow collection.
Before Christina Wonsey became the Peninsula College Bookaneer, she held many other labels: mother, addict, child abuse survivor and more. School was an escape, and she used it to achieve a better life for her family.

More than “just making it”

PC Alum Christina Wonsey talks about breaking the cycle

Before Christina Wonsey became the Peninsula College Bookaneer, she held many other labels: mother, addict, child abuse survivor and more. School was an escape, and she used it to achieve a better life for her family.
The friendly, knowledgable professionals at ServiceMaster Recovery can help you through the entire process of dealing with a disaster in your home or business.

Helping Olympic Peninsula homeowners and businesses with restoration services for 30 years

When a natural disaster strikes your home or business, it can seem as though the journey to repair what you’ve lost will be a long,… Continue reading

  • Sep 12, 2022
  • by Servicemaster Recovery
The friendly, knowledgable professionals at ServiceMaster Recovery can help you through the entire process of dealing with a disaster in your home or business.
Jefferson Healthcare is invested in the community and that includes creating job opportunities for young people and training partnerships to fill those important roles. Sarah Wright Photography

Keeping it in the community: Port Townsend healthcare provider offers job training and new horizons

Over the pandemic, many of us found ourselves looking at our local communities in a different way. While we choose where we live carefully, and… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare is invested in the community and that includes creating job opportunities for young people and training partnerships to fill those important roles. Sarah Wright Photography