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Pedestrian fatality on Blackberry Avenue
A pedestrian originally from Missouri and now residing in Forks was fatally injured when she was hit by a car in Forks at about 11:20 a.m. Saturday. The woman, whose name has yet to be released because her next-of-kin have not all been notified, was badly injured and died at Forks Community Hospital, according to Sgt. Mike Rowley of the Forks Police Department. The woman was hit while in a crosswalk at the intersection of Blackberry Avenue and East Division Street, according to the preliminary investigation, Rowley said, adding that the collision was at low speed. “As far as we’re aware, the driver was not impaired,” he said. Investigating officers said the driver of the auto was an elderly woman who was alone in the car. The driver was not hurt, Rowley said. Forks Police have not identified the driver. Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and State Highway Patrol also are assisting in the accident investigation. Forks Police Administrator Rick Bart said, “Washington Sate Patrol is working with us on this and we are awaiting their reports.” “Forks Police Officer Todd Garcia was first on scene, while Law enforcement make check at the junction of Blackberry Ave and E Division Street where the accident occurred Saturday off-duty, and gave aid to the victim that was trapped under the vehicle,” Bart added. morning. Photo by Lonnie Archibald
Quileute Tribal Council statement on 110 Business Park purchase
LaPush law enforcement and firefighters look on after blocking Spruce Street in LaPush as lines were down due to a strong winds on Tuesday morning. A Clallam County PUD worker disconnects the lines prior to the crews replacing the pole. Photo by Lonnie Archibald
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The Quileute Tribe sees the purchase of the 110 Business Park as the next step in the natural evolution of its partnership and common interest in expanding its economic development opportunities. The tribe is developing a 10-year business plan for the 110 Business Park investment. It is committed to implementing a plan that will create more jobs for our people and the surrounding community. Vice chairman Naomi Jacobson said, “I am very enthusiastic about the tribe’s investment in the business park and the opportunities it has for Quileute’s economic expansion. We have so many ideas and I look forward to narrowing those down and focusing on the longterm strategic plans that unfold as we move forward in the process. It’s a great project to be a part of and we will do our best to develop businesses that will be profitable and provide employment opportunities.” Chairman Chas Woodruff added, “We know there’s a lot of speculation and curiosity about what the tribe plans to do with the 110 Business Park. We are exploring a number of options right now. We can’t make any definite comments as to what we are going to do because that would be a bit premature. We are considering a number of possibilities. This is an important investment for our future and our tribal members were at the forefront of the consideration to move forward with the purchase.”