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Photo Christi Baron 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…

Photo Christi Baron F. Elena Velazquez, Sarah Decker, Brenda King and Diana Reaume.

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QVSD Leadership Shares Updates at Forks Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Superintendent Diana Reaume Marks 20 Years of Service; Principals Highlight Goals and Challenges

And the ribbon is cut, Thursday, May 8, by Governor Bob Ferguson, offcially re-opening the Upper Hoh Road and access to the Hoh Rain Forest. Photo Christi Baron

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Ribbon cut on reopened Upper Hoh Road, restoring access to the Hoh Rain Forest

HOH RAIN FOREST - Against a backdrop of a soaring eagle and perfect spring weather, community members, local…

Photos by Lonnie Archibald Overall view of a few of those who ventured to the Bogachiel Rearing Pond Sunday for the Kid’s Fishing Day.

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Worms, Waders and Whoppers at the annual Kid’s Fishing Day

The annual West End Sportsman’s Club Kid’s Fishing Day took place Sunday, May 3 under clear, cool skies.

Submitted photo Salutatorian: Belinda Ramirez-Jeronimo and Valedictorian: Aliya Gillett.

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Forks High School Announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Forks High School is proud to announce its 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, honoring two outstanding students for their…

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Forks Chamber of Commerce Honors Community Excellence at Annual Best of Awards

The Forks Chamber of Commerce held its annual Best of Awards ceremony last week at Blakeslee’s Bar and…

Photos Christi Baron Students from the Quileute Tribal School perform the 18th annual Welcoming the Whale ceremony at First Beach in La Push on Friday. Under sunny skies and before a large crowd, the event honored the gray whales spring migration with traditional songs, dances, and offerings — a tradition begun by the Quileute Tribe in 2007. While no whales appeared during the ceremony, their passage through Quileute waters is part of their annual journey between Mexico and the Arctic.

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Quileutes Welcome the Whales

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Chamber Best of Awards Nominees -Awards to be presented April 16

The nominations are in, and on Wednesday, April 16, Forks Chamber of Commerce will recognize the Best of…

Photo Christi Baron PUD Commissioner Phyllis Bernard shares a slide showing the cause of the recent 16 hour power outage.

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Clallam PUD Commissioner Phyllis BernardSpeaks at Forks Chamber Meeting

The Forks Chamber of Commerce hosted Clallam County PUD Commissioner Phyllis Bernard at their March 5 meeting, where…

Submitted photo Larry, center of photo, with wife Sherry to his right, are surrounded by their family on a recent evening in Ellensburg, honoring Larry’s dedication to maintaining trails for the benefit of everyone.

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Honoring a Lifetime of Dedication:Larry Baysinger Receives BCHW’s Highest Award

Recently, Larry and Sherry Baysinger attended the annual Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) Rendezvous in Ellensburg. For…

Photo Christi Baron Elliott Mann auctions off firewood, Lanie’s no-bakes, Ty’s “apple pie,” and more on Saturday afternoon at the 61st annual Quillayute Valley Scholarship auction at the FHS commons. Mann was just one of a number of community members who volunteered their time Saturday and Sunday auctioning off 900 plus items. Saturday saw a new one day record of $75,00 set, and a new all-time record, as of Monday morning, of $218,002 after adding in the cash donations that were received.

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61st QVSA sets new record $218,002!

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Courtesy John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum President John F. Kennedy signing legislation that allocated funds for new community mental health centers, photograph by Abbie Rowe, 1963.

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Mental health exhibit, discussion and film screening hosted by NOLS

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host the National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibit, “Care and Custody:…

Submitted photo First Federal in Forks wants to remind everyone it is time to start thinking about the upcoming Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction on March 15 and 16 at the Forks High School commons. Each year, First Fed kicks off the giving with a big check! Accepting the check this year are FHS 2025 Seniors, left to right: Katelynn Wallerstedt, Moli Luong, and Faith Romberg. These three are the 2025 Auction coordinators. Please watch for the FHS Senior class soliciting for donations. We look forward to seeing the Forks community at this year’s auction!

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First Fed kicks off the giving for the QVSA

First Federal in Forks wants to remind everyone it is time to start thinking about the upcoming Quillayute…