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‘Hill Fire’ Near Willow Creek Explodes to 2,000 Acres; Residents Ordered to Evacuate
Andrew Goff / July 16, 2024, 4:58 p.m. / Fire
Humboldt Ranchers and Farmers Left Scrambling After Closure of Redwood Meat Co., the Region’s Only USDA-Certified Slaughterhouse and Processing Facility
Ryan Burns / July 16, 2024, 4:16 p.m. / Business
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Bones Found on Banks of Eel River Near Redway ‘Possibly Human,’ Says Sheriff’s Office; Investigation Continues
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 1:50 p.m. / Crime
The Sheriff’s Office is Seeking the Owner of a Pitbull That Attacked a Person in McKinleyville Last Week
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 11:10 a.m. / Crime
50 or More Lightning Strikes Ignite Wildfires Near Orleans and Willow Creek
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 10:27 a.m. / Fire
California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — but That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’
Alejandro Lazo / July 16, 2024, 6:59 a.m. / Sacramento
… years. Then the pace would have to accelerate again to reach a target of 2.1 million chargers in 2035. A robust network of public chargers — akin to the state’s more than 8,000 gas stations …
OBITUARY: John Davis II, 1942-2024
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Thong Xayavong, 1961-2024
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Brenda Zwiefelhofer, 1947-2024
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… later in life, as well having a chance to talk on the phone to her brothers Robert and Richard. A “Celebration of Life” is planned for Brenda on Saturday, August 3rd at 1pm at Sacred Heart Church …
OBITUARY: Arloa Kupilik, 1932-2024
LoCO Staff / July 16, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Arloa Kupilik, 1932-2024 Arloa passed away on May 18th, surrounded by love, and ready to embark on her next adventure.Arloa was born on March 1 st , 1932, to Ray and Alice (True …
… .Adult Roosevelt bulls can weigh more than 1,000 pounds, and the local herd that lives near Stone Lagoon frequently crosses the freeway, which has led to collisions with vehicles, causing injuries and elk deaths …
Arcata Councilmember Alex Stillman Officially Announces She is Running for Re-Election
LoCO Staff / July 15, 2024, 3 p.m. / Politics
Man Arrested Near Bridgeville for Homicide, Says Sheriff’s Office
LoCO Staff / July 15, 2024, 10:45 a.m. / Crime
Ferndale Man Arrested at County Fairgrounds After Allegedly Brandishing a Loaded Handgun, Threatening Someone With It
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2024, 1:33 p.m. / Crime
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Anti-Semitic?
Barry Evans / July 14, 2024, 7 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
(UPDATING) Former President Donald Trump Injured During Apparent Assassination Attempt at Campaign Event in Pennsylvania
LoCO Staff / July 13, 2024, 4:20 p.m. / News
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Top 10 Questions About Offshore Wind
The EcoNews Report / July 13, 2024, 10 a.m. / Environment
The Tasty Hub, a New Commissary Kitchen in Eureka, Plans to be a Food Scene for Vendors, Eaters, and Maybe Much More
Jacquelyn Opalach / July 13, 2024, 9:33 a.m. / Food
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Who Was A.W. Way? Yachtsman, Statesman and Namesake of One of the County’s Prettiest Parks
R. Chalmers Crichton / July 13, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
… an active role in highway development. He gave top priority to both the development of Highway 1 from San Francisco north to Oregon and the improvement of Redwood Highway. The Redwood Highway Association …
OBITUARY: Lillian Mae Hostler, 1929-2024
LoCO Staff / July 13, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Michael Duane Bode, 1948-2024
LoCO Staff / July 13, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Michael John Watson, 1952-2024
LoCO Staff / July 13, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… , located 1 mile up from the forks of Know Nothing Creek which is close to where his wife first met him at Forks of Salmon. Know Nothing Creek is a tributary of the Salmon River. Edna and her son Ricky became …
Last Night Was Another Busy Night for Arcata Fire, as Our Heroes Responded to a Car Crash and a Lumber Mill Fire Practically Simultaneously
LoCO Staff / July 12, 2024, 10:13 a.m. / Emergencies
OBITUARY: Judith Mae Hagood, 1941-2024
LoCO Staff / July 12, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… was the oldest of two daughters born to James and Zelma. Judith was preceded in death by her youngest sister Sharon K Franzoni, who died on September 1, 2010.Judith was raised in Big Lagoon, where she attended …
OBITUARY: Douglas Alan James, 1965-2024
LoCO Staff / July 12, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… happened. All are welcome and invited to come and share Douglas' celebration of life beginning on July 13, 2024. His graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. in the Sunset Memorial Park, located …
Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. to ‘Step Away’ Next Month But Remain at University
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2024, 12:15 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
… , and is building a new residence hall project that will house nearly 1,000 students. Construction is poised to begin on a new Engineering & Technology Building, which will be the signature new academic …
Eureka City Schools and AMG Communities Delay the Close of Escrow on Jacobs Campus Yet Again
Ryan Burns / July 11, 2024, 11:44 a.m. / Education , Housing
McKinleyville Man Arrested With Meth in Stolen Vehicle in Fortuna, FPD Says
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2024, 11:25 a.m. / Crime
The Tribe Formerly Known as the Resighini Rancheria Has a New Name
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2024, 10:51 a.m. / Local Government
Yesterday Was a Busy Car-Crash Day for the Arcata Fire District
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2024, 10:10 a.m. / Traffic