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Monday, 26 September 2011 10:23

Bumpy Pumpkins, Oh My!

Written by Christi Baron

Are you tired of the same old Jack-o-lantern?  Your Halloween been in a rut?  Break out of the norm and treat yourself to a bumpy pumpkin!  These genetically engineered gourds add a little creepiness to your carved creations. 

Or they just look good sittin’ around.  jackolantern

Check out the assortment at J & P produce.  One look and you will “Fall” for them!
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Saturday, 25 June 2011 11:14

1925 Forks High School Removed

Written by Mike Gurling

Forks High School entrance (LEFT PHOTO) - Summer 2010 Forks High School entrance (RIGHT PHOTO) (facade) torn down June 20, 2011

Forks High school is currently being rebuilt where the 1925 building once stood. The 1925 structure had been condemned and had not been in use for two years so most of it was torn down last summer (2010). Last week, the front entrance (facade) was removed to make way for the new structure. The new high school building will be completed by this coming late Fall of 2011.

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Wednesday, 22 September 2010 10:11

Olympic Theater Burned!

Written by Mike Gurling
The Olympic Theater in Forks burned to the ground in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. This landmark building was once used to show movies, but has been shuttered and inactive for the past twenty years. Fortunately, buildings on both sides of the structure were spared in thanks to the fire department keeping water sprayed on them.
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Saturday, 17 January 2009 07:22

The Great Gas Cap Caper?

Written by Erik & Cari

It’s a mystery keeping most Forks-area residents up at night–what happened to the gas cap on “Bella’s” truck? Yes, we’re talking about the vintage red truck (and popular local photo-op) that’s usually parked at the Forks Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center–located just south of Downtown Forks on Forks Avenue (Highway 101). Thanks to Peninsula Daily News reporter Paige Dickerson for her recent news story probing into this community crisis! Anyone with clues or other information about the whereabouts of the missing cap should contact the Chamber immediately at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
01/20/09 UPDATE: Whew–crisis averted!! Was that “Twicrimes”? Read the latest here!

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