Local unemployment rate rises slightly in August

PORT ANGELES – Unemployment rates ticked up in Clallam County last month. According to the state Employment Security Department, the county’s rate rose to 5.8%. That’s up from 5.5% in July. The number of people employed went

Clallam 2 Fire Rescue gets ratings boost

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PORT ANGELES – Residents in Clallam Fire District Two may get some relief on their fire insurance premiums. The Washington Survey and Rating Bureau (WSRB) has improved Clallam 2 Fire Rescue’s protection class. That could help property

When to expect decision on COVID-19 vaccine boosters

carmengabriela/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to greenlight Pfizer booster shots Wednesday for seniors and other high-risk Americans, a step that would pave the way for third doses to be offered as

Scoreboard roundup — 9/21/21

iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Philadelphia 3, Baltimore 2 Boston 6, NY Mets 3 Minnesota 9, Chi Cubs 5 AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 5, Chi White Sox