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Eagle Cam: Is It HatchWatch 2014 Already?
…That's not stopping hundreds of people from streaming the cam, though. One Facebook poster adds: The process of an eaglet hatching is quite long and tiring. It can take from 12…
Litter ‘Still a Big Problem’: Caltrans Picks Up Trash
…Much of the trash comes from improperly secured and uncovered loads. Cigarette butts are the number one item discarded on the state's highways. They cause roadside fires, clog storm drains and…
$1.25 Million Arrest Warrant Bail Set for SoHum Homicide Suspect
Law enforcement is still looking for homicide suspect Benjamin Jasper Carter, age 33, in the death of Zachery Jacob Chapman, age 36. An arrest warrant bail of $1.25 million dollars has…
Dronkers’ Deep Web: Pimp My Pierson
…Eureka Modern welcomes you to the site: "Besides the overwhelming natural beauty of the area, Eureka is known by it architectural history, primarily the grand Victorian mansions built during the heyday of…
Racist Scumbag Pleads Guilty to Eureka Hate Murder
…The tat stands for "Supreme White Power." David "Joey" Pedersen (the self-avowed white supremacist pictured above) has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from his 2011 racist rampage, which included the…
Accident at H and Henderson Streets in Eureka
Listeners to KHUM are reporting that an accident is obstructing the intersection at H and Henderson streets in Eureka. Word is that authorities are on scene.
Humboldt Live Sessions: T Sisters
Local videographer Chuck Johnson has pushed the latest installment of his Humboldt Live Sessions music video series off the assembly line for your visual and aural consumption. This time out Chuck focused…
One On One With Maggie Fleming
…She spoke passionately about changing the culture of politics in the DAs office, rebuilding the roster of prosecutors and sticking within legal framework regarding plea cases. Maggie also clears up the confusion…
One On One With Elan Firpo
…She spoke of her qualifications, and her priorities in the office if elected. Public safety and prosecuting violent crime are at the top for her. Some high profile plea bargains are also…
[FOUND!] McKinleyville Boy Missing and at Risk
UPDATED at the bottom. A child is missing and at risk in northern Humboldt. The boy, Aaron Small, age 12, was last seen on McKinleyville Avenue in McKinleyville around 12:30 this…
FOX NEWS Thinks Tangerine Wheat Is Better Than All Other Fruity Beers Save Two
…Congrats, Barbara. # # # Oh, and what the hell? As long as we’re highlighting Humboldt-y things that’ve been honored with arbitrary online list placement, kudos to the city of Arcata and…
Every Day is Earth Day: Minimizing Human Impact on Wildlife
A nest of House finches brought to the Bird Ally X clinic in the spring of 2013 (Photo by Monte Merrick) Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 every year, promotes protecting the…
Coastal Currents: Rep. Jared Huffman’s Drought Legislation
…He expressed concern for the delta smelt and those who would sidestep the Endangered Species Act. The congressman also told KHUM that his internet browsing habits are "boring." Also on this week…
Man Arrested with Meth in Garberville
…The deputy contacted Russell on the sidewalk in front of the Lone Pine Hotel, where he arrested him. After placing Russell under arrest, the deputy asked him if he had any sharp…
Man Under Influence of LSD Attacks Officer/Tasered
Just before midnight on Easter Sunday, a man reportedly was behaving erratically near the Eureka Theater. When contacted by the Eureka Police Department (EPD) near 7th and F Street, the man, who…
One On One With Sharon Latour
…Life experience is sited as the main difference between her and her opponent. Audio
One On One With Ryan Sundberg
This morning I spoke with 5th District Supervisor Ryan Sundberg who is running for reelection this June. We talked about the planing commission, trails, and his experience. Audio
32-Year-Old News Story on Humboldt Weed Scene Proves We’re Stuck in Time
…That's the scene laid out in a news story written way back in 1982 by a reporter with the McClatchy News Service. The thing's a bit overwrought and sensationalized, but…
Darling Uses a Pitchfork During Attack says HCSO
…The victim put his arm up to protect himself and she stabbed him in the left forearm. The victim showed the deputy where the altercation occurred, along with the ax and the…
I Justifiably ‘Shot’ a ‘Man’ During My Force Option Simulator Training at CR (VIDEO)
…I pulled my gun and shot him in the upper torso, missing the child. He dropped to the floor and the baby landed softly on his now motionless chest. The wailing mother…
[UPDATED] Breaking News: Reports of a Suicidal Subject Jumping off 101 Bridge South of Benbow
Emergency vehicles arrive at the scene just south of Benbow. [Photo provided by Shanda Centeno] According to scanner traffic, a male subject jumped off a Hwy 101 bridge near Benbow into the…
Virginia Bass Ad Pays Homage to Obama
The above ad was just dropped by the "Virginia Bass for Supervisor 2014" campaign. It features a young woman staring into the camera and speaking coquettishly about her "first time." "Can I…
Accident Near Redcrest Last Night/Passenger Airlifted Out of the Area
…The driver and both passengers were determined to have been wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision and the airbags of the GMC did deploy. This collision remains under investigation…
Fund Started for Crash Victim’s Young Family
Tommy Ruiz, the victim in this weekend's fatal crash on Broadway, left behind a wife and two children. His employer, Mickey's Quality Cars, has started a fundraising account to help…
DA Candidates Trade Jabs at Latest Debate
…Regarding his ambitions for the office he quipped, "I'm not going there to rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic." And regarding the viability of the four candidates he said, "At…
Southern Humboldt Homicide Story Clarified by HCSO
…The body was in the water near the river bank. Sheriff’s Office Detectives, who were in the area immediately responded to the scene. Sheriff’s Offices Detectives assisted by the California…
Man Arrested at St. Joseph’s Saturday/Airsoft Gun Found
Dustin King and the airsoft gun found. [Photos provided courtesy of the EPD] On Saturday evening, Eureka Police Officers and a K9 companion arrested a man in the cafeteria of St. Joseph…
Be On the Lookout: Bike Taken in Eureka
Here’s the latest post in our “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you, our readers, to help your neighbors by passing on any helpful information…
Sleeping Homeowner Awakens to Thieves Taking TV
…The deputies saw where the television had been and items were knocked over as if the suspects left in a hurry with the television. The victim told the deputies the front door…
Crews Rapidly Put Out Small Fire in McKinleyville
…However, the crews quickly discovered that it was a couch on fire. They were quickly able to deal with the issue.