PREVIOUSLY: Yurok Tribe Lands $6M Grant to Build New Fuel Mart, Laundromat and Tribal Government Offices in Orick

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Press release from the Yurok Tribe:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2026, the Shoreline Fuel Mart will be closed until the new Shoreline redevelopment project is complete. 

This decision was not made lightly. The store has experienced multiple acts of vandalism and ongoing issues related to aging and failing equipment. Despite our best efforts to maintain the facility, keep equipment operational, and continue providing fuel to the community of Orick, California, the challenges posed by deteriorating infrastructure and repeated vandalism have made continued operations no longer feasible. Every reasonable effort was made to sustain safe and reliable operations under difficult circumstances. 

We are grateful for the opportunity to have served the Orick community and appreciate the support and understanding shown over the years. 

Importantly, we want to assure the community that the Shoreline Fuel Mart redevelopment project remains on track, and we look forward to serving the community again in the future with improved, modern facilities. The Shoreline Fuel Mart project is currently in the design phase, which we hope to have completed in spring of 2026. The multimillion-dollar project seeks to transform the long-neglected property into a welcoming gateway that serves as an asset and a point of pride for the Orick community. The modern facility will include the following elements: retail space, visitor information highlighting local businesses, food and beverages, signage to slow traffic, six fuel pumps, and two EV charging stations. 

We sincerely thank the Orick community for your continued support and understanding.