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K-9 Kash
…The dog has a name, that in light of the Emerald Triangle's multiple seizures of massive amounts of money, can only be called hopeful…They call him K9 Kash…. Trinity Co…
Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook at 4:39 this afternoon. It warns of a cold front moving in between 4 A.M. and 4 P.M. Monday. Snow…
Marijuana Legalization in Colorado and Washington: Will the Federal Government Crack Down?
The Judicial branch here in California has been dealing with the fallout as the federal government tangles with state and municipal governments over marijuana law. The U.S. Attorney's Office brought…
Speed Race Down I Street Leaves One in Critical Condition
From the Eureka Police Department: On December 15th at approximately 6:43 PM the Eureka Police Department and Humboldt Bay Firefighters responded to the intersection of Del Norte and I St for…
Letter from Istanbul: Is Tom Cruise a Mayan, After All?
If Mayan predictions are true, the end of the world is nigh. A tiny village in western Turkey, it seems, is exempt. That’s attracting a lot of people, including — according to…
Fog and Morning Sun
Taken Dec. 13th On a Humboldt ridge a tsunami of fog rising out of the valley douses the morning sun.
Fairy Godmother Seeks to Turn Tent into RV
…While the Garberville Redway vet was willing to help, Stanley still couldn't cover the entire cost. That's when the woman Stanley calls her "Fairy Pet Godmother" stepped in to help…
Snow Expected Tonight and Tomorrow on Hwy 36 and 299
…The CHP is reporting that county roads is plowing the Shelter Cove road and then the Alderpoint road. UPDATE 9:13 A.M.: Hwy 36 is experiencing snow. Also the CHP is…
Eureka Finance Director Paul Rodrigues on Pension Bonds, City Debt
…So why does the city seek to keep the option open? Rodrigues said that the language authorizing the weird bonds was placed in the document by the city's bond attorneys. "[It…
Citizens Spring to Deputies’ Aid in Subduing Tased, Cranked-Up Subject
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 12-14-2012, approximately 7:30 am deputies were conducting a traffic accident investigation in Blue Lake when they were alerted by a citizen…
Repeat Burglary Suspects Also Had Weed & Weapons Cache
What that old saying about not breaking more than one law at a time? From the Eureka Police Department: On 12-13-2012 at about 4:02 pm, officers of the Eureka…
Geminid Meteor Shower Tonight and Tomorrow Night
Tonight promises to be a decent night for watching the annual Geminid meteor shower early in the evening though the prime viewing hours include chances of rain or even snow in the…
Apologetic McK Burglary Suspect Fails to Evade the Law for Long
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 12-11-2012, approximately 6:00 am the Sheriff’s Office received a call that a citizen was in foot pursuit of a burglary…
Christmas Kettle Stolen—Suspect Arrested Last Month for Breaking into Cars
…The bell ringer pursued the subject on foot and recovered the kettle. The subject then fled on foot to the rear of Safeway. With the assistance of several witnesses, officers were able…
Single-Car Crash Kills Driver in Arcata
From the Arcata Police Department: On Wednesday December 12th, at approximately 7:30 am, officers from the Arcata Police Department were dispatched to a reported single vehicle collision in the 5900 Blk…
City of Eureka Looks to Sell Bonds to Fund Pension Debt; High-Interest CABs Potentially in the Mix
…Video of the Nov. 6 agenda item follows: ("No one from the public addressed the council regarding this subject matter," commented the meeting's official minutes.) In the city's court papers…
35-Year-Old Inmate Dies in County Jail
…The Humboldt County Corner was summed to the scene. There is no sign of foul play. An autopsy will be scheduled by the Humboldt County Coroners Office to determine the cause of…
Sheriffs on the Lookout for Cell Phone Store Robber
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 12-11-2012, approximately 4:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an armed robbery which just occurred at…
BRACE FOR THE INUNDATION: Merry King Tidemas Eve!
…Jen Kalt, Baykeeper Tomorrow's the day! With a monster tide of nearly nine feet predicted for roundabout 10:30 a.m., the Pacific Ocean is scheduled to visit low-lying, previously…
Earthquake!
…For those of us on the porch it felt a big truck going by. Those of us in the building said it was somewhat more dramatic. This is a day that will…
Eel River Sediment Flows Raised Following Recent Storm Events
Sediment flowing from the Eel River after this last rainstorm, Dec 9, 2012 (photo from here.) During the last rainstorms and for days afterwards, sediment rolled down the Eel River and into…
Big Rig Stuck (Once Again) between Alderpoint and Zenia
…KMUD is reporting the road is now open. ———- Once again, a big rig is "stuck" on the bridge between Alderpoint Rd. and the town of Zenia. According to the CHP, this is…
NCRA And The Bay Trail - Meeting Tomorrow!
Cliff and Emily Sinkhorn discuss tomorrow's full meeting of the NCRA (North Coast Railroad Authority) set for 10:30 AM at the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors chambers. The full NCRA…
NAUGHTY HUMBOLDT: No Crab for Christmas This Year
The Oregonion reports that the regional commercial crab season has been re-delayed 'til Dec. 31 due to the fact that sample specimens collected — and subsequently dipped in garlic butter, no doubt…
Charlie Hunter Live on KHUM 1pm
…His 'in the pocket' playing has earned him equal appreciation in the jazz, hip-hop, and improvisational worlds. Hunter and drummer Scott Amendola headline tonight at the Van Duzer theater (tickets) in…
Avenue of the Giants’ Project Near Miranda Taking Out Traffic Signals Tomorrow—May Be Some Delays
According to Thomas Norris, a consultant hired by Caltrans, the project on the Avenue of the Giants just south of Miranda is going into winter suspension tomorrow, December 10th. This undertaking which…
EPD Busts Up Library District Meth ‘n’ Weed Boutique
From the Eureka Police Department: On 12/10/12, at about 10:30 AM, investigators with the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit served a search warrant at an…
Police Looking for Suspects in the Wake of Lindstrom Drive Melee
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 12-9-2012, approximately 8:00 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a physical altercation in progress in the…
Sheriff Finds Lost Hikers
…The hikers told the dispatcher they had no water or food with them.California State Parks requested assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in locating the lost hikers.Humboldt County…
Eureka Man Allegedly Stabs Roommates for Poor Roommate Behavior, is Arrested
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office On 12-8-2012, approximately 4:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stabbing which just occurred in the…