Brian Weekes, Forks High School’s cross-country head coach, is accused of sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation by former assistant cross-country coach Kari Larson.
A federal lawsuit against him is scheduled for a jury trial next year in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma.
Brian Weekes has been a dedicated teacher and the head coach of the cross-country team at Forks High School.
He doesn’t just teach a subject but also guides and mentors his students. His true passion is seen on the running trails.
As the head coach of the cross-country team, he is responsible for training and inspiring young athletes. He teaches to build endurance, pace themselves, and work together as a team.
Brian’s impact goes beyond race times and finishes. He emphasizes the importance of building character, resilience, and a strong work ethic in his students.
However, former assistant cross-country coach Kari Larson accused him of sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation.
Forks High School Coach Brian Weekes Faces Federal Trial Over Allegations
Forks High School cross-country coach Brian Weekes’s federal lawsuit is set for a jury trial in February 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma.
His case involves serious allegations from his former assistant coach, Kari Larson.
Kari, a 2015 Forks High graduate, accuses Brian of sexual harassment, assault, stalking, and sending offensive texts. The original complaint was filed on August 29, 2024.
According to her complaint, the behavior began soon after she was hired as his assistant in 2017. She played soccer for him in elementary, middle, and high school.
She states that she previously had a positive student-coach relationship with him, but his conduct toward her changed significantly when she became a colleague.
Moreover, the lawsuit names the Quillayute Valley School District and the district’s assistant superintendent and athletic director, Kyle Weakley, as defendants.
Sad to see the school I had gone to hide shit like this.
Reese Bos
An amended complaint claims the district was aware of other reports about Brian allegedly harassing female students but failed to address those or Larson’s complaints adequately.
In their official responses, Brian and the school district have denied all allegations. Brian claims that Kari initiated many of the interactions in question.
The trial is scheduled to begin on February 4, 2026.
