Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
🏘️ Community
Linda Phelps of Neah Bay greeted Sis, a 22-year-old quarter horse, at the Clallam County Veterans Stand Down event held Thursday at the Fairgrounds, where Wild Cove Farm and over 20 organizations offered veterans access to benefits, housing and medical resources.
💼 Business
Amazon is building a 58,332 sqft distribution facility on 25 acres on South Critchfield Road that will open in early 2027 & operate 24 hours a day while providing about 93 jobs.
📰 Economy
Olympic Medical Center service workers (represented by UFCW Local 3000) reached a tentative labor agreement that includes a 10.25% wage increase, a ratification bonus, stronger seniority, and healthcare benefits.
Union members will vote on the deal Oct. 14 in Port Angeles and Sequim.
🏛️ Government
Washington's minimum wage will rise from $17.13 to $17.73 an hour on Jan.
1 due to inflation adjustments, with overtime thresholds increasing + a new minimum rate of $15.07 for 14- and 15-year-olds.
📰 Real Estate
Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County will shift its focus to the 48-home Sequim Avenue project starting with dirt work on Nov.
9 while pausing work at Lyon’s Landing in Carlsborg to free up funds before the CHIP Grant expires. The organization will resume Lyon’s Landing once progress at Sequim meets key milestones.
🏈 Sports
Last night the Roughriders beat the Wolves 3-1 in the Olympic League with Emma Desjardins scoring twice and Morgan Politika adding the game-winning goal — Sequim also saw a key knee injury that altered its play.
Port Angeles will host North Mason Tuesday night for the next match.
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