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OBITUARY: Arthur Ray Winters, 1935-2025
…Whether I was holding the flashlight for him, joyriding in the old pinto in the backyard, or playing him in chess, the feedback and the conversation was always positive. He was there…
OBITUARY: Todd Alyn Coleman, 1962-2025
…The family had learned the hard way that on the slopes: when Todd said, “Follow me,” don’t—just go the other way. Todd was an adventurer and enjoyed the love of…
POLL! What is Your Health Insurance Situation, Humboldt?
…Catch me in the comment section." CONTINUING POLL:POLL! Where is the Best Place to Road Bike in Humboldt?
Arcata City Council OK’s $50,000 Hiring Bonus for Out-Of-State APD Recruits
In an effort to attract new police officers from out of state, the Arcata City Council recently amended a program that gives recruits a $50,000 bonus.Snagging officers who have already…
Meredith Matthews Leaving Executive Director Gig at Arcata Chamber to Lead Humboldt Lodging Alliance
Matthews. | LinkedIn.Meredith Matthews, a former Arcata mayor and current City Councilmember, has submitted her letter of resignation as executive director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.In a brief phone interview…
Firefighters Responding to a Handful of North Coast Wildfires as a Result of Yesterday’s Lightning Storm
Map showing the location of recent lightning strikes across Northern California. The red dots represent positive lightning, the blue dots are negative | Six Rivers National ForestSix Rivers National Forest release:Yesterday, the…
Huffman Slams Senate Passage of Trump’s ‘Big, Ugly Bill,’ Calling it a Betrayal
…Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate passed President Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill:“The Senate just jammed through a scorched-earth…
‘This Tax Could Kill This Industry.’ California Cannabis Operators Brace for Increase
…Assemblymember Matt Haney, the San Francisco Democrat who introduced the measure, said he will keep fighting to get it to the governor. But he was furious that the Senate allowed the tax…
(VIDEO) Fire Destroys Home in Ridgewood Heights; Firefighter Sustains Eye Injury Battling the Blaze
…Following a thorough investigation, the cause and origin of the fire remain undetermined due to the extensive damage to the structures. Humboldt Bay Fire remains committed to serving and protecting the community…
Kneeland Shooting Leaves One with Serious Injuries; 37-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Firearm Assault Charges, HCSO Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On June 30, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a report…
One of the Biggest Obstacles to Building New California Housing Has Now Vanished
Construction of what will be one of the largest mass timber towers in the world at 1510 Webster St. in downtown Oakland on Aug 7, 2023. Of the 222 units 35 are…
OBITUARY: Hank (Henry) Ingham, 1947-2025
…He was proud of his time living in the heart of the ancient civilization and loved the Persian food.When he returned to the U.S., he settled in the San Francisco…
OBITUARY: Gregory Lee Rael, 1950-2025
…An alum of and counselor at Camp Unalayee in the Trinity Alps, he met and mentored many young people over the course of his life and became deeply familiar with the lakes…
OBITUARY: Diane Marie Mohorovich, 1935-2025
…Peaches from Gambies in Willow Creek and pears from Ukiah were family favorites.Her favorite flowers were the beautiful begonias she grew in the backyard, along with the hanging fuchsias. Her son…
OBITUARY: Karen Lynn Hill, 1948-2025
Surrounded by the immense love of family and best friends, Karen Lynn Hill peacefully passed away on June 3, 2025. Karen embraced life with an adventurous spirit, turning every moment into a…
POLL! Where is the Best Place to Road Bike in Humboldt?
…From the excitement generated by the completion of the Humboldt Bay Trail to fears that we might see gas prices tick up again, there's plenty of good arguments to be made…
BE SAFE: Aerial Fireworks are Illegal in Most of Humboldt County, Sheriff Says
Sparklers like this one are legal in California. | Image via Calfire.###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:The Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal wants to remind the public that…
What Should We Do With the Eureka Slough Bridges? Your Thoughts May Shape Their Fate
An aerial view of the Eureka Slough Bridges, looking northwest. | Photos via Caltrans.###Caltrans is seeking public input on an ambitious plan to rebuild and replace the aging Eureka Slough Bridges on…
Your Latest Update on Efforts to Reopen Highway 36
…Thanks to around-the-clock efforts over the past three days — including work with two helicopters — more than 100 logs have been removed from the slope. While there is still much work…
Third Suspect Arrested in Last Week’s Residential Burglary in Arcata, APD Says
PREVIOUSLY:One Arrested, Two At Large Following Early Morning Burglary in Arcata, APD SaysAnother Arrest Made in Arcata Burglary Case###Press release from the Arcata Police Department: On June 26, 2025, at…
Controversial Climate Rule, Which Could Raise California Gas Prices, Goes Into Effect Tuesday
No immediate hike in California gas prices will occur but Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature fear the effects of the clean-fuel program | FileCalifornia’s revamped Low Carbon Fuel Standard takes…
RED FLAG WARNING: There’s Good Chance Interior Humboldt and Trinity Counties Will See Winds and Dry Lightning
The National Weather Service's Eureka arm is cautioning folks to the east to stay alert. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today through 11 p.m. on Tuesday for…
(VIDEO) EVEN MORE TRAIL: Rio Dell Would Like to Remind You They Also Have a Spiffy, New Trail For Your Non-Motorized Needs
Trails being all the rage as they are these days, we thought we'd direct your attention to this slick video from Caltrans highlighting the recent opening of the Rio Dell Trail…
(VIDEO) Let’s Take a Dreamy Sunset Ride From Arcata to Eureka on the Newly Connected Humboldt Bay Trail, Shall We?
For those who made the scene, Saturday was one of those banner Humboldt days when it was easy to feel exceptionally prideful over the place we are lucky enough to call home…
(AUDIO) First 5 Humboldt’s New Podcast Provides Local Families, Caregivers With Tools and Tips for Raising Healthy Kids
…A couple of months back, the organization launched its “Nurturing Humboldt,” a podcast exploring “the big and small moments that shape children, families and caregivers – sharing stories, expert insights and practical tools…
TO YOUR WEALTH: What ‘What About Bob?’ Has to Do With Bonds
…Morgan shows the impact of the ups and downs of interest rates on bonds³: Notice how the longer the term of the bond, the more impact a 1% change can have on…
SPRINTING ACROSS AMERICA: New York to Cleveland – Week Nine of Our Major League Baseball Tour Across the Continent
…Typically, the roof is either open or closed and stays that way for the duration of the game. The entire feel of the experience changed for the better with the addition of…
CHP Officer Fatally Shoots a Blood-Covered Man Who ‘Aggressively’ Charged Officers With a Knife, Agency Reports
Photo by Alicia McClearn.###Press release from the California Highway Patrol: On June 27, 2025, at approximately 10:55 A.M., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers assigned to the CHP Crescent City…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Come Celebrate the Bay Trail!
Bridge leading to the one-mile levee portion of the Humboldt Bay Trail South Project. | Photo: Ghiradelli Associates###The Bay Trail is finished, and now there's a safe and beautiful trail…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Wheel-men! In the Gay Nineties, Humboldt Went Gaga For Bicycles
Humboldt Wheelmen gather on the steps of the old courthouse, facing 5th Street, circa 1895. Photos via the Humboldt Historian.###ED. NOTE: Suzanne Forsyth, former editor of the Humboldt Historian, was delighted…