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Shown here is just a quarter of those fishing during the Kids Fishing Day. Pictured in the back is the Forks Elks Club’s food trailer where hot dogs, hot chocolate and donuts were served to those hungry fishermen who ventured here. Photos by Lonnie Archibald

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Reeling in the Fun!

Shown here is just a quarter of those fishing during the Kids Fishing Day. Pictured in the back…

Photo Christi Baron Trent Thurman was unable to attend the Forks Chamber of Commerce Best of Awards, where he was named the 2025 Citizen of the Year. The award was recently presented to him during the Chamber’s annual retreat. Thurman was recognized for his dedication to supporting local nonprofits and for his service as a past Chamber president. Pictured are Thurman and Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lissy Andros.

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Thurman Citizen of the Year

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Photos Christi Baron Owners Felicia Larson and Rachel Breed, seated center, cut the ribbon Friday evening at their new restaurant, Marble and Oak, 640 S. Forks Ave., marking the official opening with co-owner Arian Goodson and Forks Chamber Director Lissy Andros standing behind them. Friends, family, and staff gathered to celebrate as the ribbon fell, kicking off an evening of great food and drink. The project first began in March 2025.

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Double ribbon cutting at new Forks businesses

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Volunteers gather for a productive work day at the Slip Point Lighthouse, in Clallam Bay, where a new American flag donated by Roger Maneval was raised, grounds were cleared of debris, and initial repairs began on the garage windows. The effort marks an early step in ongoing preservation work. Those interested in joining future work parties can apply to volunteer through the Clallam County Parks Department; applications and more information on the project are available at slippointlighthouse.org. Facebook Photo

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Workday at Slip Pont Lighthouse

Volunteers gather for a productive work day at the Slip Point Lighthouse, in Clallam Bay, where a new…

Photos Christi Baron 1950s and 1960s class members.

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Annual all Class Reunion

The annual Forks All Class Reunion was held Saturday night at the Forks Elks Lodge. This annual event…

Photo by Lonnie Archibald Forks ambulance crews stage at the Forks Fire department while Spartan Avenue is closed to traffic last Wednesday afternoon while multiple Law Enforcement agencies responded to a threat at Forks Schools.

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Local agencies stand ready during school lockdown

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A first responder interacts with concerned parents, as a fire truck blocks Spartan Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, as law enforcement agencies worked to resolve the situation at Forks schools. Submitted photo

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FPD and multiple agencies respond to lockdown at Forks school district campus

A coordinated law enforcement response brought a resolution to a campus-wide lockdown at the Quillayute Valley School District…

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Resort Developers Appeal Permit Conditions in Clallam County

A proposed cabin resort near Sol Duc is moving into the courts after its developers challenged several conditions…

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Forks High School proudly announces its 2025/26 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

FHS Valedictorian is Morgan Howell, student of Cassandra and Adam Howell. Morgan is attending the Running Start program…

Photo Christi Baron Pictured - Linda and Jeff McGinley (Pacific Forest Management - Business of the Year), JoMarie Miller (Logger Memorial-Inez Halverson Award), Mary Ulin (Lloyd J. Allen Charitable Trust - Cornerstone Award), Susan Shane (Volunteer of the Year), and Lissy Andros, Executive Director, Forks Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured Trent Thurman (Citizen of the Year) and Martha Paul (Logger Memorial).

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Forks Chamber Honors Community Leaders at Annual Awards

The Forks Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding community members and organizations during its Best of 2025 Awards ceremony…

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Rainfest 2026 Is Happening – Spots Still Available for Local Art Classes

It is Rainfest 2026 time, bringing a weekend full of creativity, community, and celebration of the arts on…

This quilt, dating back to 1870, originally made for a child’s bed, was on display at the quilt show in 2025 and is a family treasure owned by Laura Ferrell, its carefully stitched patterns telling a story that has endured for generations. Photo Christi Baron

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Quilt Show Threads Its Way Back to Forks

If April showers have you feeling a little “sew-sew,” don’t worry, the Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show…

Quileute Natural Resources (QNR) will host a Community Info Session at the Ki’Tla Center Roundhouse between 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, to share information about the upcoming Historic Oxbow project. This will be an opportunity for community members to connect with QNR Habitat Restoration staff to learn more about the project and share questions or concerns.

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Community info session

Quileute Natural Resources (QNR) will host a Community Info Session at the Ki’Tla Center Roundhouse between 5-7 p.m.…