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Colorado Man Arrested at Cal Poly Humboldt After Breaking Windows, Entering Shuttle, Waving Stick, University Police Department Says
Ryan Burns / July 6, 2026, 4:26 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
PREMATURE BOOMS: Eureka’s Fireworks Show Started Early Due to Staff Miscommunication, Mayor Explains
Ryan Burns / July 6, 2026, 10:55 a.m. / Local Government
NICE TRY! The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Confiscated a Whole Lotta Fireworks Over the Weekend!
LoCO Staff / July 6, 2026, 10:44 a.m. / Crime
Believe It Or Not, Lee Greenwood — Yes, That One — Will Sing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ in Humboldt Next Month
Andrew Goff / July 6, 2026, 10:19 a.m. / Tourism
Judge Rejects California Tribes’ Latest Attempt to Kill Blackjack at Cardrooms
Ryan Sabalow / July 6, 2026, 8:08 a.m. / Sacramento
GUEST OPINION: Investing in Humboldt County’s Energy Future
LoCO Staff / July 5, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / Guest Opinion
OBITUARY: Carl Pellatz, 1945-2026
LoCO Staff / July 5, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of Abalone with Author Ann Vileisis
The EcoNews Report / July 4, 2026, 10 a.m. / Environment
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Fourth of July Festivities in Humboldt County’s First Years, During Times of Peace and War
Ann Hunt / July 4, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
… , the population of Humboldt County increased to 2,698. Eureka, with a population of 478, had finally outgrown Arcata with its 316 citizens. Almost half of the county’s population, 1,166 people, resided in townships …
(UPDATE) Dead Humpback Whale Found on Mad River Beach
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 3, 2026, 1:19 p.m. / Wildlife
The Pikeminnow Fishing Derby is Back! Get Out on the Eel River and Kill Invasive Fish for a Prize
LoCO Staff / July 3, 2026, 11:39 a.m. / Fish
… doubled and anglers brought in 1,118 pikeminnow. From July 1 through August 31, anyone with a valid California fishing license (or if under 16 years old, no license is necessary) can compete for a chance …
Hoopa Firefighters Extinguish Late-Night Brush Fire Near Rodeo Grounds
LoCO Staff / July 3, 2026, 9:45 a.m. / Fire
… :Incident Name: Rodeo 1Date: Last NightTime Reported: Approximately 11 PMLast night at approximately 11:00 PM, Hoopa Wildland Fire responded to the Rodeo 1 Incident, located below the rodeo grounds near the Nixon …
GUEST OPINION: In America, Free Enterprise Has Never Meant the Absence of All Limits
LoCO Staff / July 3, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / Guest Opinion
OBITUARY: Oliver Puttler, 1940-2026
LoCO Staff / July 3, 2026, 6:57 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Paulette Masten-Bowie, 1952-2026
LoCO Staff / July 3, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… will be held at the Neighborhood Facilities in Hoopa on Sunday, July 12, at 11:30 a.m. A celebration of life will follow the services at the Hoopa Fire Department Hall at 1 p.m. Please bring your favorite dish …
Ultra-Endurance Swimmer Catherine Breed, Swimming All 900 Miles of California’s Coastline, Will Stop in Humboldt
Dezmond Remington / July 2, 2026, 3:34 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… the remains of at least 138 dogs along with hundreds more bones and six loose microchips. In a previous search of the property, conducted on May 1, officers inspecting a barn onsite …
(PHOTOS) Tracking Down Humboldt County’s Elusive Queer History at a Museum Drag Show
Sage Alexander / July 2, 2026, 1:03 p.m. / History
Don’t Be Fooled by the New ‘Barcode Scam’ Targeting PG&E Customers
LoCO Staff / July 2, 2026, 12:39 p.m. / Scams
… numbers which appear on your phone display. The numbers don’t lead back to PG&E if called back, however, so if you have doubts, hang up and call PG&E at 1-833-500-SCAM. If customers ever …
FOURTH OF JULY ROUNDUP: Where to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and See Big ‘Splosions in the Sky
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 2, 2026, 10:52 a.m. / Community
… — is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.The grange folks will be grillin’ up 1,400 pounds (!!!) of locally sourced beef and selling homemade pies. Please bring your own bowls, plates, silverware and side dishes …
Expect More Smoke Near Ettersburg Today as CalFire Continues Prescribed Burning on French Ranch
LoCO Staff / July 2, 2026, 8 a.m. / Fire
Big Safety Corridor Changes Imminent
Dezmond Remington / July 1, 2026, 4:11 p.m. / Infrastructure
Hearing Scheduled for Mental Health Diversion of Daryl Ray Jones, Man Accused of Threatening Many Humboldt County Schools
Sage Alexander / July 1, 2026, 2:18 p.m. / Courts
… of the solution. Everyday driving behaviors play a critical role in keeping our streets safe. Attached is a breakdown of total and injury collisions for 2025 and by day from January 1st to May 31st of 2026. As you …
A Landowner Clearing Some Brush Found Boxes of Live Military Ordnance Yesterday, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / July 1, 2026, 9:33 a.m. / Crime
Should Coastal Commission Get More Power Over Rebuilding After Wildfire? Some Lawmakers Say Yes
Nadia Lathan / July 1, 2026, 8:23 a.m. / Sacramento
… the home was destroyed on Jan. 7, 2025. Although her land isn’t up for sale, nearby lots go for around $1 million. She’s considering selling it to a developer. “There’s already so much burden …
California Lawmaker Rolls Back New Public Records Barriers After Fierce Opposition
Kate Wolffe / July 1, 2026, 8:17 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Jose Trigueiro Gonsalves, 1941-2026
LoCO Staff / July 1, 2026, 6:58 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Thomas Hunt, 1958-2026
LoCO Staff / July 1, 2026, 6:57 a.m. / Obits
… will be held on Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m. at 1580 Betty Court, McKinleyville, Calif. Family and friends are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate his life, share memories, and honor the lasting impact he …
