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Bridgeville Post Office Offers Mail Pick-Up for Highway 36 Residents Impacted by Ongoing Landslide
Bridgeville Post Office – 24878 State Highway 36, Bridgeville, CA 95526. | Image via Google Street View.###Press release from the U.S. Postal Service: BRIDGEVILLE, CA - Road closures and limited access due to…
OBITUARY: Prudence Louise Baker, 1933-2025
Prudence Louise BakerJanuary 18, 1933 – May 30, 202592 trips around the sun, every one on her termsPrudence Louise Baker, age 92, of Fortuna, left this world on May 30, 2025, after nearly…
OBITUARY: Cathy Linda Paul, 1948-2025
…During the second half of the Navy period, they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl and boy.After they got out of the Navy, the family moved to Eureka when John…
OBITUARY: Robert Wayne Printy, 1949-2025
…In college, he wrote a thesis on "The Effects of Consuming Too Much Television."Exiting college, he became a part of the commercial fishing industry, where he traveled along the coast, reaching…
POLL! Who Eats Apples the Correct Way — This Reader, or His Wife?
Last week, a reader wrote the LoCO Pollz community to ask for its help. He said:I have a poll idea with a question I've wondered about for a while, as…
(VIDEO) Here’s Your First Sneak Peek at What the Bay Trail Looks Like Behind the Old Mill at Brainard!
…The Humboldt Bay Trail South project includes the “final four” miles of trail between the Bracut Industrial Park and the Eureka Waterfront Trail. The completed trail will provide an alternative to vehicular…
(AUDIO) What’s Happening in Humboldt For Juneteenth? Folks From Black Humboldt Stopped by KSLG to Tell Us
Lexxi and Ra from Black Humboldt in the KSLG studio | Photo: Sabina (AUDIO) Black Humboldt talks Juneteenth on KSLGOn Thursday, June 19, Black Humboldt will again host its annual Juneteenth celebration, as…
Lawsuit Says Federal Government Discriminates by Funding Hispanic-Serving Colleges
…Without it, the district would find a way to still provide the same services, he said, because that is part of the college’s mission. “We are serving the underserved. Our populations…
OBITUARY: Jim (James) Goodsir, 1942-2025
…Unfortunately, the business was short-lived because no one in the household possessed the marketing skills to sell the lovely creatures. My son Ben and I were privileged to be the recipients…
POLL! This Here Powerful Green Genie Says You Get to Choose One (1) Plant to Fully Eradicate From Humboldt County Forever! Which Will You Choose?
What a great decision you made! A serene, soothing late-spring hike in the Headwaters Forest Reserve is just what you needed. No service. No schedule. Just the lush foliage holding you…
Anti-Offshore Wind Groups Target $426M Federal Grant to Port of Humboldt Bay
A mock-up image of what the Samoa Peninsula would look like with the Redwood Marine Terminal retooled for the offshore wind industry. File graphic via the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and…
GUEST OPINION: Ack! I Just Learned About This Poisonous Plant That Grows All Over Humboldt and I Want You to Know About It!
…I would have pulled the plant out without precautions thinking that it was a different species of Queen Ann’s lace because the plants look very similar. One is a flower, the…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Bay Fire Responding to Transient Encampment Fire in Sixth Street Greenbelt
…Humboldt Bay Fire is on scene of a vegetation fire in the area of 6th Street between T and V Streets. The fire appears to have originated from a transient encampment. There…
Cal Fire Has Suspended Burn Permits in Western Trinity County, Which is Your First Sign That Fire Season is Upon Us
…With a recent increase in fire activity, higher temperatures, lower fuel moistures, and minimal precipitation in the forecast, the threat of wildfire impacting life, property, or natural resources is observable. Photo: CALFIRE…
Grizzly Creek Campground Reservations Canceled Due to Ongoing Highway 36 Woes
…Cheatham Grove is not affected by the road closure as it is located west of the landslide.California State Parks will apprise the public about the estimated facilities reopening as soon as…
INTERVIEW: Humboldt Spelling Bee Champ (and KHUM KID) Ike Sperling Dishes on Scripps National Spelling Bee Drama and Vows to Return Stronger Than Ever Next Year
DJ Toby and Ike.###PREVIOUSLY:(AUDIO) Ike Sperling, Fourth Grade Spelling Bee Champ, Drops By KHUM to Celebrate the Big Win###When we last checked in with Ike Sperling, the Jacoby Creek…
Can Trump Keep Troops in LA? Gavin Newsom’s Case Goes to Appeals Court Today
…Can Newsom reclaim command of the National Guard against Trump’s wishes?The tenor of the legal arguments is fierce, mirroring the growing intensity in the quickly devolving relations between Trump and…
OBITUARY: Beverly June Westman, 1931-2025
…The Westman family also wish to express heartfelt gratitude to the many neighbors and friends who have become like family over the years.Sincerely, The Westman FamilyGraveside ServiceTuesday, June 24, 2025 02…
OBITUARY: Linda Lee Sanders, 1953-2025
…All who knew and loved Linda are welcome to join in honoring the beautiful legacy she leaves.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Linda Sanders' loved ones. The Lost Coast…
OBITUARY: David Leo Phillis, 1946-2025
…After a long day of toiling in the garden he loved to feed the birds, watch the squirrels frolic and just relax on the deck admiring the beauty.Though not a performer…
POLL! How Did You Feel About The Weekend's Big Protest in Humboldt?
It was a weekend when many Humboldtians took to the streets to exercise their freedom of speech. It was also a weekend when many Humboldtians took to social media to troll the…
Welcome to BARK-ata! The County’s Newest Dog Park Launches This Week in Valley West!
This dog is grounded because he has been bad, so sadly he cannot come out and play with his friends at the grand opening of the new dog park this Wednesday. Photo…
Here’s Why the United States Military Has Been Bivouacked in Orick
…Promoting the U.S. Department of the Interior mission of protecting and managing the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage, this partnership between the NPS, the DOD, and the Yurok Tribe…
That Food For People Matching-Fund Fundraising Challenge Was Massively Successful, and Now FFP Has $182,000 to Spend With Local Farmers
Kale being harvested at Green Spiral Farms in the Arcata Bottoms near the Mad River. Photo Credit: Claire Weissbluth, Food for People.###PREVIOUSLY:In Response to Federal Program Cut, Food for People…
Cutten House Fire Over the Weekend Contained to One Room, Fire Department Says
…An investigation was performed to find the cause and origin of the fire. The exact cause of the fire is undetermined but believed to be accidental in nature. There were no civilian…
Sick of Working Alone? A Remote Worker in Arcata Has Opened a Shared Working Space, So People Can Work Remotely Together
Kate Frachon next to her desk.There are millions of remote workers in the U.S., and many of them get their fix for human connection by camping at coffee shops. It…
Homelessness Is Top of Mind for Many Californians. Why Does the Proposed Budget Eliminate Funding for It?
A police officer waits for James Harris to come out of his tent set up in front of the Ferry Building in San Francisco during an encampment sweep on Aug. 9, 2024…
OBITUARY: Carl Aldon Smith, 1947-2025
…Joan supported him as the company's secretary, and over the years, other family members joined in and helped with the business. Carl ran the business for 32 years, providing expert services…
OBITUARY: Danny Bradbury, 1944-2025
Danny BradburyOctober 9, 1944 – June 10, 2025 Danny Bradbury, a man of strength, grit, and unmatched heart, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 9…
Three Arrested in McK After Sheriff’s Deputies Serve Search Warrant at Suspected Drug House
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On the morning of June 15, 2025, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Patrol Division executed a search warrant at…