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Sheriff’s Office Identifies Two Men Killed in Kneeland Plane Crash Earlier This Week
LoCO Staff / July 25, 2024, 11:18 a.m. / Crime
Newsom Orders State Agencies to Clear Homeless Encampments
Marisa Kendall / July 25, 2024, 9:50 a.m. / Sacramento
… are not meeting his expectations, as he’s done in the past. In 2022, he briefly rescinded $1 billion from cities and counties after accusing them of failing to take big enough steps to reduce homelessness. Cal …
When California Housing Regulators Beef With Voters, Who Wins?
Ben Christopher / July 25, 2024, 7:44 a.m. / Sacramento
… for nearly 1,000 new units by the end of the decade, a quota they’ve been assigned by California’s Housing and Community Development Department. A key pillar of the city’s plan is to convert a dozen …
Ballot Battles, Lawsuits and a Ticked-Off Millionaire: CalMatters on Eureka’s Parking Lot Wars
Ben Christopher / July 25, 2024, 7:35 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Shirley Ann Holmgren, 1936-2024
LoCO Staff / July 25, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Arnold ‘Arny’ Roen Bolkcom, 1961-2024
LoCO Staff / July 25, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Arcata Fire Snuffs Small Mystery Blaze in the Manila Dunes This Afternoon
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2024, 4:58 p.m. / Fire
County Supes Have Differing Views on the Merits of Civilian Oversight of Sheriff’s Office But Postpone Decision on Grand Jury Recommendations
Ryan Burns / July 24, 2024, 3:35 p.m. / Local Government
Out With the Noodles, In With the Sticky Rice: Obento to Take Over Former Japhy’s Location in Northtown Arcata
Gillen Tener Martin / July 24, 2024, 2:28 p.m. / Business
What’s Going on With the Samoa Cookhouse? Danco Owner Dan Johnson Says Reopening is Still a Couple Years Away
Jacquelyn Opalach / July 24, 2024, 1:39 p.m. / Business
Search of Convicted Felon’s Eureka Home Finds Lots of Illegal Guns and Drugs, Says Humboldt County Drug Task Force
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2024, 11:45 a.m. / Crime
… ;nbsp;The HCDTF will be submitting a case to the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office and requesting an arrest warrant for the following charges on Pool:1370.1(A) PC: Possession of a controlled substance …
Two Killed in Kneeland Plane Crash, Sheriff’s Office Confirmed; Additional Details Released
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2024, 10:34 a.m. / Crime
… Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate this incident. All further inquiries regarding the crash should be directed to them. The NTSB can be contacted at 1(202)314-6000. …
Hill Fire Revised to 6,623 Acres, Now 10 Percent Contained; Community Meeting Tonight in Willow Creek
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 24, 2024, 10:33 a.m. / Fire
OBITUARY: Nancy Ann Brunson, 1939-2024
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2024, 7:34 a.m. / Obits
… their gratitude to all of the caregivers, especially Todd Martin, and the medical staff who provided her with excellent care. A memorial service to celebrate Nancy's life will be held on August 1, 2024, at 3 p …
OBITUARY: Joseph Alfred McCovey, 1998-2024
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2024, 7:26 a.m. / Obits
… McCovey, Sr, Stanley McCovey II and his nephew Phillip Coleman II.Services will be held Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at the Neighborhood Facilities (NF) Building in Hoopa, CA. Burial …
Humboldt County Supervisors Vote to Put a One Percent Sales Tax Measure on November Ballots
Ryan Burns / July 23, 2024, 4:43 p.m. / Elections , Local Government
… by Ryan Burns.###Hoping to generate revenues for much-needed road maintenance and repairs across the county, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted to place a one percent (1 …
What Will Wind Turbine Assembly Look Like From Humboldt Bay? Harbor District Will Show You at Tonight’s Meeting!
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 23, 2024, 12:51 p.m. / Infrastructure , Offshore Wind
(VIDEO) Aircraft Crashes Near Kneeland Airport, Sparking Fire
Andrew Goff / July 23, 2024, 11:26 a.m. / Emergencies
… as more information comes in.###UPDATE, 1:29 p.m.: Emergency personnel from numerous agencies are staged at the north end of the Kneeland Airport's runway as crews work to get down …
Klamath Dam Removal Project On Track to Open 420 Miles of Salmon Habitat This Fall
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 11:11 a.m. / Infrastructure
… Klamath Dam Removal Project On Track to Open 420 Miles of Salmon Habitat This Fall National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration release: Demolition of Copco No. 1 Dam (Credit …
Hill Fire Grows to 7,074 Acres, 8% Containment; Fire Activity Expected to Increase with Drier, Hotter Conditions
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 23, 2024, 10:36 a.m. / Fire
With Jacobs Property Deal Still Shrouded in Secrecy, League of Women Voters Urges Public to Attend the Next Eureka City Schools Board Meeting
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 8:03 a.m. / Government
OBITUARY: Robert Cogen, 1935-2024
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Walter Cosce, 1946-2024
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Mary Kempton, 1932-2024
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Carol Colby, 1960-2024
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… -in-law Alex Hanover.A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Carol’s birthday, August 4th, from 1-3 pm at Synapsis performance space, 1675 Union St., Eureka.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Carol …
OBITUARY: Karen Agee, 1954-2024
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2024, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… ; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.We would love for anyone who knew her to join us in a celebration of her life at the Wharfinger Building on August 16th at 1:00 pm. Please bring finger food. We hope …
Hoopa Man, 25, Dies After Being Struck By Driver of Kia Soul on State Route 96
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2024, 3:48 p.m. / Traffic
Humboldt Planning Commission Approves Tiny House and Emergency Housing Village Ordinances
Gillen Tener Martin / July 22, 2024, 1:15 p.m. / Local Government
… Dependent Unit Villages are principally permitted in (which also include Residential Multiple Family [R-3], Apartment Professional [R-4], Mixed Use Urban [MU-1], Neighborhood Commercial [C-1] and Community …
Humboldt Bay Fire Snuffs Out Vegetation Blaze on Eureka’s Hikshari Trail and Fire in Commercial Building Downtown
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2024, 12:02 p.m. / Fire
… Trail. Engine 8113 arrived on scene and reported a vegetation fire approximately 1 acre in size fueled by mixed brush and grass with a moderate rate of fire growth. Engine 8113 quickly extinguished …
MONDAY HILL FIRE UPDATE: Crews Make ‘Significant Progress’ as Wildfire’s Growth Slows
Andrew Goff / July 22, 2024, 10:08 a.m. / Fire
… operations along 6NO6 Forest Road to increase the depth of the fireline and eliminate pockets of fuel that could threaten its integrity. The operation continued southward from the 5NO1A Road, moving towards …
