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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. For information email info@port angeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Forks Forum relaunch delayed

The relaunch of the Forks Forum, which was suspended during COVID-19 cutbacks, has been delayed. The goal was to have the weekly newspaper… Continue reading

Clallam PUD recognized by American Public Power Association

Public Utility District #1 of Clallam County was recently designated as a Reliable Public Power Provider by the American Public Power Association. The… Continue reading

Why the prospect of deflation could pose a threat to the US economy

Why the prospect of deflation could pose a threat to the US economy

The economic paralysis caused by the coronavirus led in April to the steepest month-to-month fall in… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2020
  • By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer
Why the prospect of deflation could pose a threat to the US economy

Wave Broadband extends COVID-19 provisions

Commitments include not terminating service, waiving late fees, waiving internet data overage fees

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. For information email info@port angeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce —… Continue reading

$2.1B in unemployment benefits paid in state

More than $2.1 billion has been paid out to people seeking unemployment benefits in Washington… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2020
  • By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press
As US accumulates debt to aid economy, even usual critics cheer

As US accumulates debt to aid economy, even usual critics cheer

The U.S. government has opened the spigots and let loose nearly $3 trillion… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2020
  • By PAUL WISEMAN and MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writers
As US accumulates debt to aid economy, even usual critics cheer

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. Join the Zoom online conference at https://zoom.us/j/96637535611. For audio only… Continue reading

US allows use of first drug shown to help virus recovery

US allows use of first drug shown to help virus recovery

U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2020
  • By MATTHEW PERRONE and MARILYNN MARCHIONE The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
US allows use of first drug shown to help virus recovery
1 in 5 Washington workers file unemployment claims

1 in 5 Washington workers file unemployment claims

Nearly $1.5 billion in benefits paid out

  • May 1, 2020
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
1 in 5 Washington workers file unemployment claims
Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months

Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will keep its key short-term interest rate near zero for… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2020
  • By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more or no loan

Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more or no loan

President Donald Trump won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2020
  • By Martin Crutsinger and Darlene Superville The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more or no loan
WeDo Fudge to reopen drive-thru

WeDo Fudge to reopen drive-thru

Sequim’s drive-thru fudge and prayer stand is set to re-open Friday. WeDo Fudge, at 11 Valley Center Place in Carlsborg, will open for… Continue reading

WeDo Fudge to reopen drive-thru
Government OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags

Government OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags

Industry groups say loan processing system still unable to handle volume of applications

Government OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers

Boeing directors elected despite concerns by advisory firms

By David Koenig | AP Airlines Writer Boeing shareholders approved a slate of 12 company-backed nominees for the board on Monday despite recommendations from two… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2020
  • By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer
Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers… Continue reading

Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting featuring Pat Soderlind, Forks Food Bank, on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. From from your… Continue reading

$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say

$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say

Small business owners still applying for loans under the government’s coronavirus relief program… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2020
  • By KEN SWEET and JOYCE ROSENBERG AP Business Writer
$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say