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Lonnie Archibald
Trees have been known to kill, place thousands out of power, and crush homes and vehicles and pictured here a tree fell across the Sol Duc River just below the Maxfield Bridge north of Forks nearly shutting the waterway off to boaters and rafters.
A Forks area guide reported that a tree did fall entirely across the upper Sol Duc where the fisherman had to cut limbs in order to pull his raft across the downed evergreen. Fortunately, this tree below the bridge can be seen from at least a quarter of a mile upstream allowing boaters and rafters to adjust in time to navigate around it.
In some cases, one might round a bend in the river finding an obstacle completely blocking the passage. In many situations, trees are not all they are claimed to be. Maybe the best place for many of the evergreens which cause power outages is in the fireplace, especially during these cold winter days and nights.

Dangerous Tree

February 13, 2025 1:30 am

Lonnie Archibald

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The Naval Auxiliary Air Station (NAAS) Quillayute was dedicated in 1944. The station was used as a training center and coastal patrol station during World War II. Photo of the dedication day.

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Photo Christi Baron
The wait is over! The certificates for those voted “Best at What They Do” by Forks Forum readers have finally arrived. A big congratulations to all the winners who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to our community. Kelly Shaner, seen here, was voted best server for the great service he provides at Blakeslee’s Bar and Grill. Kelly also works at Forks Elementary School. The Forks Forum editor is working to get all the certificates to those who were selected for this first annual event. Next year will go smoother.

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FOFL is raffling off this beautiful basket and one lucky winner will be drawn on Feb. 12. Tickets are just $1 and can be purchased at Leppell’s on Spartan Ave. Funds raised will go to help FOFL continue many of the great activities that take place at the Forks Library. Photo Christi Baron

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