Riverside Forest Products plans to open Forks, Washington sawmill

By Allora Walls
Peninsula Daily News
August 6, 2025
Category: Business & Politics
Region: United States, US West

FORKS, Washington — After more than a decade of vacancy, the Forks industrial park is preparing to welcome a major new tenant. Riverside Forest Products, a Canada-based company with decades of experience in wood manufacturing, is moving forward with plans to open a sawmill on the site, representing a $12 million capital investment, according to city officials. The Forks City Council recently authorized the mayor and staff to proceed with a lease agreement with Riverside, signaling a major step toward revitalizing the site. The property was previously home to Allen Logging and Interfor, but it has sat largely unused for about 10 years, aside from a small custom mill currently in operation. …Officials said the sawmill project has the potential to bring much-needed jobs and economic activity back to Forks. The city council is expected to discuss infrastructure, funding options and a project timeline in future meetings.

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