Home | Forks Forum

News

<p>Submitted photo</p>
<p>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.</p>

<p>Submitted photo</p>
<p>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.</p>

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 Sherry, the...

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

News

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.

61st QVSA sets new record $218,002!

News

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.

Mental health exhibit, discussion and film screening hosted by NOLS

SUBSCRIBE
TODAY

Latest

West Edn 9-1-1 calls – Police, Fire and EMT – March 17-23 — West Edn 9-1-1 calls – Police, Fire and EMT – March 17-23

March 17

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

2000 — A Look Back …This week in the Forks Forum

This week twenty five years ago, the FHS chapter of FCCLA brought home gold from Regionals and qualified for State…

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Submitted photo
On Saturday, March 15, the first day of the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction, Sullys donated 50% percent of its income that day to the auction. Bruce Guckenberg shared, “Instead of donating a hamburger or other items, we thought we would try this.”
Sully’s thanks everyone who came down. “With your help, we were able to donate $1775.” — Sully’s donates 50 percent of days’ sales to QVSA

Submitted photo

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Photo By Lonnie Archibald
Besides the scholarship auction being an event supporting our Forks High School seniors who are planning to go on to further education, it can also become a place for socializing. Although most of the action will take place upfront with the auctioneer we must not underestimate the potential of the stories which will be shared around tables and seating chairs where the young and adults alike will tell their tales.
Of course one has the right to join in on the story telling, listen while he or she carefully sorts through the tales being spread, judge those storytellers around them or even move away when things become a little deep. For these youngsters, Lane Rigby, Charlie Echeita, and Alex Echeita However, it was a time of friendship as they played their latest games here at the Forks High School commons. Here at the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction. — QVSA more than just a fundrasier

By Lonnie Archibald

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Submitted photo
Forks High School recently honored 96 students for their outstanding academic achievements during the second term. Each student received a certificate and a treat in recognition of their hard work and dedication. — FHS 2nd Term Honor Roll

SENIORS

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

League of Women Voters to give free workshop on running for local office — League of Women Voters to give free workshop on running for local office

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites community members to a free program, “Running for Local Office,” presented by the…

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

News

2024 24th Annual “Best Of” Awards Business, Citizen, and Volunteer of the Year — 2024 24th Annual “Best Of” Awards Business, Citizen, and Volunteer of the Year

The 24th Annual Chamber of Commerce “Best Of” Awards for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Volunteer…

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Volunteer Recruitment Open for Makah Tribe’s 2025 Green Crab Trapping Season — Volunteer Recruitment Open for Makah Tribe’s 2025 Green Crab Trapping Season

The Makah Tribe is excited to announce that volunteer recruitment is now open for the 2025 green crab trapping season….

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Have a story idea? Contact us here!

Reader Poll

https://poll.fm/14412271

Obituaries

Terry V. Klepey

Paul Frank Pagac – July 12, 1950 – December 19, 2024

Frances Buck — Frances Jeanette Grantham Buck

Sports

Spartan pitcher Chloe Gaydeski delivers the pitch while first baseman Avery Dilley prepares for any possible play. Forks defeated the Port Angeles JVs 12 to 5 and 18 to 11 in this doubleheader played at the Fred Orr Memorial field in Beaver. — Spartan fastpitch defeats PA JV

Spartan pitcher Chloe Gaydeski delivers the pitch while first baseman Avery Dilley prepares for any possible play. Forks defeated the…

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Forks baseball, softball teams to get new fields — Forks baseball, softball teams to get new fields

State grant to help fund $3 million project

March 20, 2025 1:30 am

Photos by Lonnie Archibald
Spartan goalkeeper Juan Terrones doing his part in protecting the goal against the Roughriders. — Spartan Soccer

Photos by Lonnie Archibald

March 20, 2025 1:30 am

Life

Aerial view of Kalaloch Creek, a few cabins and other original buildings. — Kalaloch History: A Legacy of Coastal Hospitality and Wilderness Preservation

Editor’s note – After the mention of the Kalaloch Lodge in last week’s Look Back, I was reminded I had…

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Photo Forks Timber Museum
Do you recognize anyone in this photo? I see Bob Swerin, Ferrell Thomas, Craig Palmer and John Dahlgren and maybe …Steve Shaw? — WEHS views unusual photos

Members and guests of the West End Historical Society were treated by Museum Director Bryon Monohon, to about 90 photos…

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

Forks Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Application Package FYE 2025 — Forks Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Application Package FYE 2025

Currently Forks Chamber of Commerce has designated funding for two $1000 scholarships.

March 27, 2025 1:30 am

The Clallam County Fair is a celebration of community, agriculture and family entertainment. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News file photo — ‘Celebrate the bounty of our County’ with Clallam County Fair, Aug. 15 to 18!

Fair returns with an exciting lineup and loads of family fun

August 12, 2024 6:00 am

Despite the challenges of rural healthcare, Estrada-Portnoy felt at home in Forks, knowing she could contribute meaningfully to her community. — From medical interpreter to nurse practitioner, Forks resident reflects on journey in medicine

Melissa Estrada-Portnoy’s journey is rooted in community and care.

June 24, 2024 6:00 am

Now five years into her practice, Stephanie Bechtold is back at the Forks Community Hospital, helping save lives all while raising a loving family in a new community she calls home — From patient to practitioner, how a Forks nurse overcame adversity to inspire her community

The proud wife, mother of two and medical professional is proud to…

June 10, 2024 6:00 am

After graduating from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rondeau earned a Masters of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University in late 2021, becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner in his hometown. — Forks resident turned family nurse returns home to serve community

Vern Rondeau reflects on journey from small-town upbringing to medical career aspirations

May 13, 2024 6:00 am

More in Local Marketplace

Most Read

e-Edition

Forks Forum - Latest Issue

Latest Issue
Forks Forum
Mar 27

Have a story idea? Contact us here!