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Tuesday, Aug. 11
SoHum Parlance: Wisconsin Primary Results
The Oregonian: Big Grass fire now largest in Oregon's history, 35% contained
SF Gate: Bulldozers are ripping apart Big Bend National Park. Conservationists are furious.
SF Gate: Hawaii zip line project faces scrutiny after construction begins without permit
SF Gate: Massive wildfire erupts with fire tornado north of Reno
Monterey Herald: UPDATE: Timber Fire near Big Sur grows to nearly 2,500 acres, 5% containment
Humboldt Sports: Panthers looking to build on breakthrough 2025 season
Humboldt Sports: Warriors enjoy productive offseason as familiar face returns
RHBB: Crews Fighting New Fire Near Highways 20 and 53 in Lake County
SoHum Parlance: Burmese chicken curry is my comfort food
Governor's Office: First Partner Siebel Newsom, Governor Newsom, and #HalfTheStory launch California’s first Teen Tech Council
KINS's Talk Shop: Talkshop August 11th, 2026 – UC Co-op
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom fast-tracks 1,700 new affordable housing units
County of Humboldt Meetings: Humboldt County Workforce Development Board Executive Committee
Governor's Office: As 2026 continues notching heat records, Governor Newsom announces a strategic action plan to address extreme heat in California
County of Humboldt Meetings: Aug. 12, 2026 - Humboldt Housing and Homelessness Coalition Executive Committee meeting
County of Humboldt Meetings: July 22, 2026 - Humboldt Housing and Homelessness Coalition Executive Committee meeting
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom’s mental health reform continues to deliver, announcing 15 new projects expanding care across the state
RHBB: Overnight Mapping Places MP18 Fire at 1,924 Acres; State Team Takes Command
City of Eureka Meetings: Transportation Safety Commission - Aug 11, 2026
RHBB: Cal Poly Humboldt Emergency Drill Wednesday, Aug. 12
RHBB: National 811 Day: Damaging Underground Utility Lines During Digging Can be a Serious Public Safety Issue
Monday, Aug. 10
SoHum Parlance: It’s official. Another abuser is a Republican candidate.
Governor's Office: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón celebrate women founders leading innovation in California
Humboldt Sports: Eureka Loggers hoping their experience pays off this fall
RHBB: MP18 Fire Smoke Could Bring Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy Air Quality Across Parts of Humboldt and Trinity Counties
RHBB: Vegetation Fire Threatening Structure Along Highway 20 Near Buffalo Ranch
County of Humboldt Meetings: Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Quarterly Meeting Agenda - 8/14/2026
KINS's Talk Shop: Talkshop August 10th, 2026 – Michael Davis-Hughes
RHBB: Air Ambulance Requested for Driver After Major-Injury Crash at Rattlesnake Summit South of Leggett
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom condemns Trump administration proposal to weaken federal gun safety
Governor's Office: Golden State in the spotlight: Governor Newsom announces nine new TV projects – including iconic reboots, sequels, and star-studded dramas – to launch second year of California’s expanded tax credit program
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California’s critical infrastructure
100% Humboldt, with Scott Hammond: #126. Comic Books, Real Estate, and Vinyl: A Humboldt Life | Don Chin
RHBB: With Offshore Wind Uncertain, Humboldt Bay Port Plan Keeps Options Open
RHBB: North Coast Water Board Adopts Permit for Commercial Lily Bulb Growers
RHBB: ‘Celebrate National Dog Month Responsibly’: City of Arcata
Sunday, Aug. 9
SoHum Parlance: Nixon’s Revenge
RHBB: MP18 Fire Surges to 1,500 Acres Near Hoopa; New Evacuation Warning
RHBB: MP18 Fire North of Hoopa Reported by Cal Fire to Be 500 Acres, 10% Contained
RHBB: Three Motorcyclists Injured in Crash on Highway 20 West of Willits, Air Ambulance Requested
RHBB: Lawsuit Over Logging Plans in South Fork Eel Watershed Heads to Ukiah Court
RHBB: Engine Trouble Forces Plane to Make Emergency Landing on Ukiah’s North Main Street
Saturday, Aug. 8
RHBB: Fire Reported Along Highway 162 Near Dos Rios West of Covelo
Humboldt Sports: SB coach Tomlin expecting a wide-open battle in this year’s Big 4
Humboldt Sports: 2025/26 was the year of the Ferndale Wildcats
RHBB: Spy Fire Sends up a Column South of Leggett
RHBB: 101 Closed for Medivac Chopper to Land for Injured Motorcyclist
SoHum Parlance: An anti-Israel dinner party didn’t go as planned
RHBB: MP18 Fire Estimated at Up to 500 Acres; Highway 96 to Remain Closed Through Today