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12/02/2025

Olympic National Park is asking for help locating "Angel” Alleacya Boulia of St. Louis, Missouri.

Physical description:
Age: 26
Weight: 135 lbs
Height: 5’7”
Hair: Dark, curly
Eyes: Brown
Tattoos: Tattoo on left arm

Boulia was last seen shopping in Port Angeles, Washington on November 17, 2025. Boulia was reported missing on 11/27/2025. Boulia’s rented 2025 Black Ford Bronco Sport - license plate CSE8355 - was found on 11/30/2025 at the Sol Duc Trailhead in Olympic National Park.

Multiagency teams have been searching the Sol Duc area with dogs, drones, and on foot. Rangers are asking anyone who has information about Boulia’s whereabouts to contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009. Tips can also be submitted online at www.nps.gov/ISB or via email at [email protected].

No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

First Responders will be collecting food/donations during the Twinkle Light Holiday Parade on Saturday evening, Dec. 6.... Parade starts at 6:30 p.m.

12/02/2025

Forks Weather Facts: December

High Temp: 71° Dec. 21, 1972
Low Temp: 3° Dec. 28, 1968
Average High Temp: 45°
Average Low Temp: 35°
High Rainfall: 40.12 in 1979
Low Rainfall: 4.33 in 1914
Average Rainfall: 18.82
High Day Rainfall: 8.00 Dec. 9, 1956
High Snowfall: 36.00 in 1964

Data courtesy Jerry King Forks NOAA Weather Observation Station.
Olson family photo - Lake Pleasant - frozen over the winter of 1968-1969.

11/28/2025

New Businesses Sprout at 640 S. Forks Ave:
Retail, Restaurant, and Renewed Energy

There’s a burst of activity underway at 640 S. Forks Ave., where several new ventures are transforming the former Olympic Graphic Arts Building into a lively commercial hub. In addition to Ideal Real Estate’s activities, two other new businesses are also taking shape.

“I had all this space,” said building owner Rachel Breed. “It doesn’t look that big from the outside, but there was a lot of unused room, especially in the back, where large printing equipment once sat.” With the building hers to reimagine, Breed is welcoming new opportunities.

Sawdust Blues Coming Soon
Opening first will be Sawdust Blues, a fun new home-goods shop offering décor items and small furniture pieces geared toward both locals and visitors. With shelving and products already arriving, Rachel hopes to welcome shoppers by Black Friday. She has enlisted the help of her mom, Barb, to oversee the store.

Marble & Oak: A New Upscale Dining Option
Just as noticeable is the larger project underway: Marble & Oak, a new restaurant that aims to deliver an elevated dining experience to Forks. Construction is in full swing, including a new deck for outdoor seating, a retaining wall, and handicapped-accessible parking off Forks Avenue. Additional parking will be available from G Street on the south side.

Local contractor A***n Goodson and his Bearcreek Builders crew are leading the build. Goodson is also a partner in the restaurant, along with Matt Breed, Rachel’s husband, whose industry connections have helped secure needed materials. Felicia Larson rounds out the partnership.

The couples hope to fill a local dining gap. “We want to bring something to Forks that’s been missing, a more upscale eatery where both locals and visitors feel welcome,” Rachel said.

Inside, Marble & Oak will offer seating for just under 100 guests across indoor, outdoor, and bar areas. The décor aims for a timeless feel, featuring walls in “Lake Crescent green,” vintage church lights that cast soft warmth, and old-fashioned booths mixed with table seating. The restaurant’s name will even be reflected in its finishes, oak flooring with marble touches in the bar. Goodson shared that there will also be some decorations that pay tribute to logging history.

Coastal Cuisine, Craft Cocktails, and Local Focus
Rachel and Felicia describe the menu as coastal cuisine paired with craft cocktails. “We’re working with someone local for produce and plan to feature local fish, berries, and other seasonal ingredients,” they said. The restaurant has already submitted its menu to the Liquor Control Board.

The team emphasized a commitment to real, natural foods, no seed oils; beef tallow will be used for cooking. Possible specials include lobster or caviar. Vegan and gluten-free offerings will also be available. Even the building materials reflect the local theme: cedar milled by Steve Castellano is being incorporated in the deck area.

While costs have been higher than expected, Goodson said they’ve found savings by sourcing equipment through auctions and other opportunities. “We have really lucked out on a couple of large, expensive items,” he shared.

Team Building and Opening Plans
Rachel and Felicia, colleagues and friends since 2021, say the partnership has been a natural fit. Hiring is already underway, with plans to employ around 10 staff members. Chef Andrew of Spokane, who is also Felicia’s father, has joined the team, along with two additional kitchen hires.

Proposed hours are Thursday through Monday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a possible weekend brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The team also hopes to offer a special Mother’s Day brunch. Opening is tentatively planned for around Valentine’s Day.

Those interested in employment opportunities can email info@marbleandoakforks@gmail.com

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Forks Forum!
Wishing all my readers, friends, and neighbors a wonderful Forks-style Thanksgiving …where the rain keeps the turkey moist, the elk know to stay out of the road (just for today, please), and the power stays on …at least until the turkey is done …
Your stories, your support, and your community spirit are what make Forks such a special place to call home.
Photo-Elk gathered in the Forks Forum parking lot, last February. Photo by Amber and Brent Ramsey.

11/26/2025

A Look Back ...This week in the Forks Forum

This week in 2000, it was reported FPD Lt. Mike Powell was appointed as interim chief. Sharon Hall had been named OCC Employee of the Quarter. Art Gale was celebrating his 80th birthday with a party, it was a surprise. State Parks were facing budget cuts and possible closures. Razor clam digs were happening at Kalaloch. Mayor Arbeiter had presented Spartan Pat Bennett with a copy of a proclamation recognizing his winning the State Heisman Award (photo).

Fifty years ago, a Lonnie Archibald photo of the old Quillayute Prairie church appeared on the front page (photo). A lot of damaging vandalism was happening to County road equipment, and vandals had also turned on a bunch of fire hydrants during freezing weather. Spartan Glen Price received the Officials’ Association Sportsmanship trophy. Zarno, the hypnotist, was appearing at the Vagabond. Brad and Frank Hanson had been selected to go on tour to Washington, DC, with a choir group (photo). Pioneer Joseph Leyendecker had passed. He was born on the West End in 1894.

This week in 1968, the old Shaker Church in La Push had been condemned. It had been built in 1917. Lumber used in its construction was milled at the Iverson Mill in Forks.

In 1953, there was a baby boom …with six birth announcements appearing on the front page … a couple of new residents were …Mr. and Mrs. Warren Paul, of Forks, welcomed a son, Ronald Bruce, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward of La Push welcomed a son, Walter Jr. The garden club was sponsoring a Christmas window decorating contest.

11/26/2025

FYI - Forks City Hall Holiday Hours

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 2
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Dec. 2 to 8.

"Winter is coming, and so are the lowest tides of the season,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “We are hopeful that the stormy weather will stay away and harvesters will be able to enjoy some early December digging."

The Washington State Department of Health requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less — sometimes two to three days — before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, is available on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.

The following digs during later afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides will proceed as scheduled:

Dec. 2, Tuesday, 4:11 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec. 3, Wednesday, 4:59 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec. 4, Thursday, 5:47 p.m.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec. 5, Friday, 6:34 p.m.; -2.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec. 6, Saturday, 7:22 p.m.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec. 7, Sunday, 8:10 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec. 8, Monday, 8:59 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Below are additional tentative dates:

Dec. 18, Thursday, 5:34 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec. 19, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec. 20, Saturday, 6:44 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec. 21, Sunday, 7:19 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec. 22, Monday, 7:54 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec. 23, Tuesday, 8:31 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

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