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Santa arrived outside Forks Outfitters on Saturday to do the honors at the WEBPA Drawing. Afterward he listened to a few Christmas wishes and handed out a few candycanes. Max Buckner is the creator of the new sleigh and on Saturday Trent Thurman was serving as the train engineer. Photo Robyn Wright

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Santa arrives in style

Santa arrived outside Forks Outfitters on Saturday to do the honors at the WEBPA Drawing. Afterward he listened…

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These students pictured were nominated by FMS staff for going above and beyond in demonstrating empathy towards peers and faculty. They consistently work to understand and connect to other people’s feelings.
Those students recognized for December are Alex Leask, Mindy Martin Perez, Hailey Rondeau, Armani Shult, Diana Martin Pablo, Bryson Jakshaw and Wyatt Stonebreaker. Not pictured: Miken Guerrero-Estrada.

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FMS Character Strong Recognition awards for December

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These FMS students were recognized for going above and beyond by displaying Gratitude in November. They showed appreciation and are thankful to the students and staff at Forks Middle School.
Those recognized were Jameson Belford, Aricela Pablo Calmo, Tyler McNab, Braxton Cooney, and Tannon Gaydeski. Not pictured Destiny Wallace.

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FMS students show gratitude in November

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The last WEBPA Santa Bucks drawing was held on Saturday, Dec. 21 outside Outfitters. The winner of $200 in Santa Bucks was Charles Anderson. Gabby Salsgiver was the happy winner of $75 in Santa Bucks and Harold Curtis won $25 in Santa Bucks. Winners of Outfitters gift cards were Zoie Davis, Sherry Rosander and Jackie Louthin. Sully’s gift certificates went to Sarah Warner, Lynda Rowland and Carla Fernandez.
After the regular drawing the WEBPA $500 Shopping Spree drawing was held. The winner this year was Bill Peach. Congratulations to Bill and thanks to all who purchased tickets. Money raised from the sale of the Shopping Spree tickets fund the turkey give-a-ways, the Santa Bucks and the Shopping Spree. Any extra funds raised are used to maintain and purchase the downtown Christmas lights. | Submitted photo

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Santa Bucks winners

The last WEBPA Santa Bucks drawing was held on Saturday, Dec. 21 outside Outfitters. The winner of $200…

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West End 9-1-1 calls – Dec. 16-22

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Local emergency services unite for holiday food drive

Local EMTs, along with several local fire and police departments, are joining forces to host a community food…

The annual Soroptimist Festival of Trees Auction was held Sunday afternoon at the RAC. Josh Goakey and Rod Fleck served as auctioneers. More details about the auction will be in next week’s issue. Photo by Katie Krueger

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SIORF FESTIVAL OF TREES

The annual Soroptimist Festival of Trees Auction was held Sunday afternoon at the RAC. Josh Goakey and Rod…

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In the midst of the storm, seagulls sought refuge away from the turbulent waters of the river and marina, creating an unusual sight as they gathered in safer areas.

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Taking shelter from the storm

High tides and high winds lash La Push

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Winners announced for 2024 Festival of Trees: ‘A Hometown Christmas’

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Festival of Trees drawings. The 2024 event, themed “A Hometown Christmas,”…

The Clallam County Public Utility District made repairs to power lines after the wind blew trees and limbs into electrical wires and poles near Three Rivers Saturday morning. The Clallam County County Road Department also removed a tree from the Quillayute Road early Saturday morning. 
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Local PUD Crews make quick repairs

The Clallam County Public Utility District made repairs to power lines after the wind blew trees and limbs…

There were smiles all around on Saturday, December 7, when Forks American Legion Post 106 held the drawing for its annual Rifle Raffle fundraiser. Pictured left to right are: Howard Goakey, Post financial officer; Mark Rabin, the raffle winner; and Bubba Bolin, Post commander. Post 106 member Joe Wright congratulated Rabin on his new hunting rifle and thanked him for his support.
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Raben wins American Legion raffle fundraiser

There were smiles all around on Saturday, December 7, when Forks American Legion Post 106 held the drawing…

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Local Measure “For” and “Against” Committees sought for February 11, 2025

(Port Angeles, WA) – The Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to serve on a committee to draft a…

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A Look Back …This week in the Forks Forum

This week in 1999 locals were a little shocked as 6.5 inches of rain had fallen and left…