PA Schools close a day early over virus concerns

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PORT ANGELES – Contrary to Gov. Inslee’s statewide order, Port Angeles School District officials decided Sunday night to close all schools Monday morning instead of Tuesday. Communications Director Jennifer Sperline sent out a robocall at 9:30 Sunday

PA Foodbank switches to drive-up, walk-up service only

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PORT ANGELES – The Port Angeles Food Bank has decided to go to an alternative method of food distribution to protect the health of the community, their volunteers and staff. Until further notice, they be serving food

'American Idol' recap: Welcome to Hollywood!

ABC/Eric McCandless(HOLLYWOOD) — Welcome to Hollywood! They’ve got a golden ticket, now have they got what it takes to go to the next level?  American Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, along with 167 contestants made their way to

Opening day of MLB postponed until mid-May

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the virus. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Monday following a conference call with executives of the

Amazon needs 100K new employees

Amazon announced Monday they need to hire 100,000 people nationwide to keep up with the fast-growing volume of orders as the virus is now keeping more people at home and shopping online. And they’re raising the starting wage by

Canada closing borders to all but US citizens

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident, except, for now, US citizens, amid the pandemic. Trudeau announced the move Monday outside his

Governor tightens statewide restrictions

SEATTLE — Gov. Inslee announced an emergency proclamation to temporarily shut down all bars and restaurants and to further limit the size of gatherings on Monday. Restaurants will now be allowed to have only take-out and delivery

Irrigation Festival postponed

SEQUIM – Sequim Irrigation Festival officials announced this afternoon that the Festival will be postponed because of virus concerns. That means all scheduled events, including the Kick-off Dinner that was to have been held this coming Saturday,