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Pollinator monitoring was one of the experiments last spring using these nesting blocks.

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OESF Science Conference Highlights Forest Research and Resource Management

Scientists, researchers, land managers and community members gathered in Forks May 6-7 for the 8th annual Olympic Experimental…

Roy Morris and Dr. Nancy Messmer accept a Clallam County Community Service award last Wednesday as presented by Regional Publisher Eran Kennedy, left, and Peninsula Daily News Editor Brian McLean, second from right, at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center. 
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Ten honored for commitment to community service efforts

PORT ANGELES — Two new awards debuted at this year’s Clallam County Community Service Awards ceremony Wednesday evening…

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Martin Dillon and Tim Fletcher work to create the plaques at Dillon’s workspace on Fern Hill Rd.

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Quileute Tribe Thanks Forks Leaders for Veterans Memorial Project

Councilman James Salazar, on behalf of the Quileute Tribal Council and the Quileute Veterans Association, recently thanked Tim…

Char with her Seahawks-themed cake at her work retirement party. (Did I mention she is a big Seahawks fan?) 
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After 34 Years of Service, Char Carte Retires

For someone who once never imagined spending the rest of her life in Forks, retiring here after more…

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. 
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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…

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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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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. 
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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…

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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…

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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…