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West Edn 9-1-1 calls – Police, Fire and EMT – May 23-31

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As part of a recent city beautification project, the aging flower boxes are being replaced, complementing the newly added hanging baskets. Several local businesses have already received the updated boxes, which were crafted at Olympic Corrections Center. Mayor Fletcher had envisioned incorporating tribal art into the project and was introduced to the artwork of Eli Afterbuffalo, a senior at the Quileute Tribal School. Eli submitted his designs, which were recreated by the OCC woodshop and now appear on the front of each flower box.
Pictured are the newly planted boxes in front of Chinook Pharmacy, with Eli Afterbuffalo on the left and Mayor Fletcher on the right.

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New flower boxes for downtown businesses

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Crew at Elk Creek in May cutting back scotch broom.

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One Plant at a Time: Stopping the Spread of Scotch Broom Together

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Chamber Ribbon cutting at Town Motel

Congratulations to Vilkesh, Nidhi, and Shivaay Patel, center of photo with the big scissors, and Vilkesh’s parents Bipinbhai…

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Cora Sasticum, seen here with Superintendant Speer, was honored as Employee of the Year.

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OCC annual Awards

Olympic Corrections Center Superintendent Scott Speer welcomed staff and guests to the annual OCC Awards and Lunch at…

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Forks Mayor Tim Fletcher, Judge Bruce Hanify and new council member Vilkesh Patel.

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New city council member sworn in-From India to Forks City Council

At the May 12 meeting of the Forks City Council, Vilkesh Patel stood proudly as he took the…

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Mark your calendar for the St. Anne Plant Sale

Green Thumbs Rejoice! St. Anne Catholic Church to Host Annual Plant Sale on June 14

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Gibbs publishes book – Basic training for Managers and Supervisors

Whether you’re stepping into your first leadershop role or have years of experience under your belt, Basic Training…

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Raimond Smith.

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April Academic Scholars

Forks K-12 ALE School

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Teodora Minkova, Research and Monitoring Manager for OESF, Forest Resources Division for the DNR, welcomes a large crowd to the RAC and the annual OESF Conference.

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DNR Hosts 7th Annual OESF Science Conference in Forks

On April 24, 2025, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted the 7th annual Olympic Experimental…

The new Sekiu Mountain Lookout in 1965.

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A Lookout – Lookback

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Forks Middle School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter

** DEPICTS 4.0 GPA

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The monument at Forks City Hall honors the memory of fourteen West End servicemen who gave their lives in service to our country. Their names—Walter Fletcher, Arthur Wittenborn, George Welch, Lorrell Cassell, Frank Daman Jr., S. George Vogel Jr., Robert Price, Earl Brandeberry, Arthur Munson Jr., Norman Lodholm, Vernon Depew, Douglas Foster, Donald Kraft, and Jason Hanson—are etched in remembrance. Dedicated by VFW Post #9106.

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Memorial Day activities

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and Forks American Legion Post #106 invites the community to join in…