Christi Baron

Forks mayor offers State of the City

Forks mayor offers State of the City

“The proposed 2020 annual budget continues a theme of doing more with less,” Forks Mayor Tim Fletcher said at the annual State of… Continue reading

 

Forks Pioneer Logger award-winner recalls cold, wet work

Forks Pioneer Logger award-winner recalls cold, wet work

Richard Halverson now a logging tour volunteer

 

PHOTO: Dozens take part in Hot Thunder Nite in Forks

PHOTO: Dozens take part in Hot Thunder Nite in Forks

About 40 vehicles, including cars, a few motorcycles and even a hearse, took part in Hot Thunder Nite in Forks on Saturday evening. The Forks… Continue reading

 

PHOTO: Work begins on Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Forks

PHOTO: Work begins on Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Forks

Clallam Transit workers look on as Randy McAvoy, in excavator, and Moe Flores start excavation Tuesday at the Forks Transit Center in preparation… Continue reading

PHOTO: Work begins on Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Forks
PHOTOS: Whales welcomed in La Push during annual ceremony

PHOTOS: Whales welcomed in La Push during annual ceremony

During the 12th annual Welcoming the Whales Ceremony at First Beach in La Push on Friday, the Quileute Tribe honored its history with gray whales… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Whales welcomed in La Push during annual ceremony
Forest collaborative tells of projects, seeks input

Forest collaborative tells of projects, seeks input

Almost four years since it was launched by U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, and nearly two years since the last meeting in… Continue reading

Forest collaborative tells of projects, seeks input
Forks Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Best of’ awards

Forks Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Best of’ awards

The Forks Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Citizen of the Year is known for her work with veterans, not only in Forks but also… Continue reading

Forks Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Best of’ awards
PHOTO: Raising funds for children in Forks

PHOTO: Raising funds for children in Forks

Sarah Decker, Rod Fleck and Josh Goakey serve as auctioneers during the live auction portion of the 17th annual Cherish our Children fundraiser Friday night… Continue reading

PHOTO: Raising funds for children in Forks
PHOTO: A salute to veterans in Forks

PHOTO: A salute to veterans in Forks

The Forks Old Fashioned 4th of July float serves as a backdrop at the Forks Transit Center on Sunday as Veterans of Foreign Wars Post… Continue reading

PHOTO: A salute to veterans in Forks
New Forks mayor talks about the state of the city

New Forks mayor talks about the state of the city

The new mayor of Forks, Tim Fletcher, told of ongoing work on tourism and timber issues, jobs, housing and quelling drug-related crimes at… Continue reading

New Forks mayor talks about the state of the city
Forks chamber honors outstanding community members

Forks chamber honors outstanding community members

Lonnie Archibald was recognized for almost 50 years of photographing youth sporting events as he received the Citizen of the Year Award at… Continue reading

Forks chamber honors outstanding community members
Viola Penn Riebe, center, flanked by children, welcomed home with family and friends the Viola canoe during a ceremony at the Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks. (Michael McNerney)

Canoe returned with ceremony to its homeland on West End

The Viola canoe has been returned to its homeland after 50 years.  In the culture of the Hoh, Quileute and other Northwest Tribes… Continue reading

Viola Penn Riebe, center, flanked by children, welcomed home with family and friends the Viola canoe during a ceremony at the Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks. (Michael McNerney)
Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival

Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival

Very Important Twilighters tickets are going fast. Lissy Andros, Forks Chamber of Commerce executive director, told… Continue reading

Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival
Jessi Wilson

Local officials perform one-day quake drill in Forks

FORKS — The day of the disaster drill in Forks was partly sunny with a high of 74 degrees and a light breeze. When the… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Three West End residents arrested after allegations of kidnapping and torture

FORKS — Two men and a woman are accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in Forks. The alleged victim, James King of La Push,… Continue reading

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Three West End residents arrested after allegations of kidnapping and torture

FORKS — Two men and a woman are accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in Forks. The alleged victim, James King of La Push,… Continue reading

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John Anderson and his trash/treasure monument. —Photo by Christi Baron/Forks Forum ()

Trash becomes Forks man’s treasure; beach-combing museum closer to reality

FORKS — While more than 1,550 people picked up trash from beaches and threw it away last month, a Forks man has been picking up… Continue reading

John Anderson and his trash/treasure monument. —Photo by Christi Baron/Forks Forum ()
John Anderson and his trash/treasure monument. —Photo by Christi Baron/Forks Forum ()

Trash becomes Forks man’s treasure; beach-combing museum closer to reality

FORKS — While more than 1,550 people picked up trash from beaches and threw it away last month, a Forks man has been picking up… Continue reading

John Anderson and his trash/treasure monument. —Photo by Christi Baron/Forks Forum ()
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50th annual Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction this Saturday and Sunday in Forks

THE EVENT NOW known as the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction, turns 50 this year. At its inception, the QVSA was known as the Quillayute Valley… Continue reading

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50th annual Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction this Saturday and Sunday in Forks

THE EVENT NOW known as the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction, turns 50 this year. At its inception, the QVSA was known as the Quillayute Valley… Continue reading

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