The LoCO Timeline

Today

FIRE UPDATE: Evacuation Warnings, Road Closures Remain in Effect for Mile Post 16 Fire Near Hoopa; No Structures Threatened
12:05 p.m.

Missing 77-Year-Old Man Found Deceased Near McKinleyville Neighborhood, Sheriff’s Office Says
11:37 a.m.

THURSDAY LOWDOWN: ‘Take It Easy’ on the Eureka Waterfront
11:30 a.m.

Humboldt County Launches ‘Vision Zero Action Plan’ to Combat Fatal Traffic Collisions; Road Safety Demos Coming to Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale and Fortuna
10:10 a.m.

Want to Run for Local Office? Your Chance to Declare Candidacy for Seats Across Humboldt County is Fast Approaching
10:02 a.m.

BOOKED: July 9, 2026
7:35 a.m.

OBITUARY: Donna Timmerman, 1954-2026
6:58 a.m.

OBITUARY: Virginia ‘Winnie’ McKenzie, 1957-2026
6:57 a.m.

OBITUARY: Duane Rigge, 1946-2026
6:56 a.m.

PLANT of the DAY: Philadelphus lewisii, the Lewis’ Mock Orange!
5 a.m.

Yesterday

Hoopa Valley Tribe Declares State of Emergency for Sudden Oak Death
4:37 p.m.

TODAY in COURT: Hoopa Shooting Defense Seeks Gang Evidence; New Attorney Appointed for 2025 Glendale Murder Suspect; Proceedings Against Cal Poly Humboldt Activist Moved Forward
4:01 p.m.

Are You a Eureka Resident Interested in Public Office? The Nomination Window for City Council and Mayor is Nigh
3 p.m.

77-Year-Old McKinleyville Man Missing, Sheriff’s Office Wants to Know if You’ve Seen Him
2:13 p.m.

Are You and Your Family Prepared for Wildfire Season? Upcoming Public Meetings in Willow Creek and Garberville Can Help
1:25 p.m.

Macabre Details of Fatal Hoopa Stabbing Emerge During Preliminary Hearing
1:05 p.m.

Huffman, Padilla, Heinrich Demand Investigation into Trump Plan to Roll Back Offshore Drilling Safety Protections
11:36 a.m.

(UPDATED) Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Warning in Hoopa, Full Closure of Hwy. 96
9:25 a.m.

Therapy in a Tent: The Healthcare Many Homeless Californians Need but Aren’t Getting
9:16 a.m.

California Colleges Reveal Their Military Weapons Stockade After CalMatters Investigation
9:02 a.m.

BOOKED: July 8, 2026
7:50 a.m.

OBITUARY: Diana Frey, 1927-2026
6:57 a.m.

OBITUARY: Leah Foss, 1967-2026
6:56 a.m.

Humboldt Supervisors Narrowly Approve Three-Year Spending Plan for Measure Z
6:19 a.m.

FUNGUS of the DAY: Russula crassotunicata, a Member of the Milkcaps, Brittlegills And Allies!
5 a.m.

Tuesday, July 7

Felon With a Stolen Handgun and DMT Arrested, Says Sheriff’s Office
4:28 p.m.

EPD Continues Investigation into Last Month’s Fatal Collision Involving 77-Year-Old Pedestrian; Case Forwarded to DA’s Office for Possible Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
2:06 p.m.

‘Pain and Outrage’: Hoopa Valley Tribe Condemns Temporary Release of Teen Murder Suspects for Ceremonial Purposes
1:16 p.m.

Through New Nonprofit Foundation, First 5 Humboldt Purchases Eureka Home, Launches ‘The Belonging Project’ to Offer Supportive Family Services
12:40 p.m.

Sheriff’s Office Shoots Combative Suspect With Beanbag Shotgun After Alleged Assault in Willow Creek
10:15 a.m.

Two Dead, One Seriously Injured After Car Plunges Off Embankment Into Mattole River
9:57 a.m.

BOOKED: July 7, 2026
7:50 a.m.

OBITUARY: Aaron Ryan Pole, 2005-2026
6:57 a.m.

OBITUARY: Charlotte Michel, 1936-2026
6:56 a.m.

PLANT of the DAY: Cephalanthera austiniae, the Phantom Orchid!
5 a.m.

Monday, July 6

Colorado Man Arrested at Cal Poly Humboldt After Breaking Windows, Entering Shuttle, Waving Stick, University Police Department Says
4:26 p.m.

POLL! How Mad Are You That Eureka’s Free Fireworks Show Started at 9:30 p.m. Instead of 10 p.m.?
4:20 p.m.

PREMATURE BOOMS: Eureka’s Fireworks Show Started Early Due to Staff Miscommunication, Mayor Explains
10:55 a.m.

NICE TRY! The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Confiscated a Whole Lotta Fireworks Over the Weekend!
10:44 a.m.

Believe It Or Not, Lee Greenwood — Yes, That One — Will Sing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ in Humboldt Next Month
10:19 a.m.

Judge Rejects California Tribes’ Latest Attempt to Kill Blackjack at Cardrooms
8:08 a.m.

BOOKED: July 6, 2026
7:35 a.m.

PLANT of the DAY: Lilium pardalinum vollmeri, the Vollmer’s Lily!
5 a.m.

Sunday, July 5

BOOKED: July 5, 2026
7:35 a.m.

GUEST OPINION: Investing in Humboldt County’s Energy Future
7:30 a.m.

OBITUARY: Carl Pellatz, 1945-2026
6:56 a.m.

ANIMAL of the DAY: Cuthona divae, the Rose-pink Cuthona!
5 a.m.

Saturday, July 4

THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of Abalone with Author Ann Vileisis
10 a.m.

FOURTH OF JULY ROUNDUP: Where to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and See Big ‘Splosions in the Sky
9:52 a.m.

SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Independence Day Festivities in Eureka and Arcata! Arcane Artists! More!
9:29 a.m.