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Left to right, Beth Witters and MarySue French. Photo courtesy of Cabled Fiber and Yarn.

Locally inspired, hand-dyed yarn captures the beauty of the Olympic National Park

Discover inspiration for your next fiber art project in our local flora and fauna

Left to right, Beth Witters and MarySue French. Photo courtesy of Cabled Fiber and Yarn.
Crystal Bachman is enrolled in the Peninsula College Paralegal Program, and currently works as a Legal Office Assistant at the Attorney General’s office in Port Angeles.

PC Paralegal Program supports student’s life-long dream

By Crystal Bachman I am currently enrolled at Peninsula College to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a paralegal. What truly impresses me about PC… Continue reading

Crystal Bachman is enrolled in the Peninsula College Paralegal Program, and currently works as a Legal Office Assistant at the Attorney General’s office in Port Angeles.
Photo courtesy of The Daddies.

Mainstage Bands Announced for First Fed Centennial Celebration

A once-in-a-lifetime free community event is planned for First Fed’s Centennial Celebration on Sunday, September 3, 2023. First Fed has announced the mainstage bands, representing… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2023
  • by First Fed | Jennifer Bolton
  • Banking
Photo courtesy of The Daddies.
Owner Michael Rocha with a previous year's prize vehicle given away by Rocha Family Auto Sales.

This local auto dealer is giving one Sequim High senior the keys to the fast lane

One Sequim High School grad will receive a new car!

Owner Michael Rocha with a previous year's prize vehicle given away by Rocha Family Auto Sales.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula Credit Union.

Local Credit union helps make home-ownership attainable for families

0% down land loans just one of many mortgage solutions that make a difference

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Credit Union.
Melissa Bradshaw (left) celebrates her new car purchase with her First Fed banker, Jennifer Barnhart. First Fed photo

Low credit score? Consider a Credit Builder Loan

Your credit score can have a major impact on your life as you navigate financial options. As Bellingham native Melissa Bradshaw discovered, a low credit… Continue reading

Melissa Bradshaw (left) celebrates her new car purchase with her First Fed banker, Jennifer Barnhart. First Fed photo
Jessi Taft, RN (center) with two student advisors from the Workforce Development Committee, Natalie Zavalza and Ashton Meyer-Bibbins. submitted

Tackling the healthcare worker shortage with local training opportunities

Jefferson County youth can study and find meaningful careers without leaving home

Jessi Taft, RN (center) with two student advisors from the Workforce Development Committee, Natalie Zavalza and Ashton Meyer-Bibbins. submitted
Alex Zimpher (left) and Chloe Baldino were recently selected as part of the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team, which honors Washington’s finest higher education students.

2 Peninsula College students named 2023 All-Washington Team Members

Peninsula College students Alex Zimpher and Chloe Baldino were recently selected as part of the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team. The program recognizes and honors Washington’s… Continue reading

Alex Zimpher (left) and Chloe Baldino were recently selected as part of the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team, which honors Washington’s finest higher education students.
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First Fed Songwriting Contest Winners Announced

By Jennifer Bolton The winner of the First Fed centennial songwriting contest is “We Believe” by mother-and-daughter-team Mary and Jessie Morgan. The song was selected… Continue reading

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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

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.
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

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

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.
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.