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Helicopters Hovering Humboldt Say, "We Come in Peace"
Growing pot along Highway 36? Relax, those helicopters and ground crews working in the area are no more interested in busting your garden then you are in having it busted. [Okay, maybe…
Where's KMUD? and KHUM?
…Humboldt is without the Mud and without its Hum—KHUM. Garberville had a planned PG&E outage today (From 5am to 5pm see KMUD's page) and the landlord's backup generator…
Humboldt Harvest Requires a Little Hummmmm
Getting ready for the flood of the harvest season? Have one last party before you spend the next month elbow deep in resin. Marcia and Brigette (those SoHum Girls), with The Usual…
Ruth Fire at 1300 Acres
…The latest here. ____________ The photo above is coming from the Ruth Lake, Ca Facebook page—Kudos to the terrific photographer, who is Caitlin Canale . The Page is also excellent for getting updates.
Transportation of Marijuana is Key to Humboldt and Mendocino's Economic Survival
Once again, the analysis at One Good Year, a local blog, grabs the facts around marijuana, organizes them, and explains their implications clearly. Michael Jakubal, One Good Year's writer, discusses the…
Missing Person
On 09-22-2011, the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office received a missing persons report from the father of Drew Lee Asmussen. The father told the investigating deputy that he has not heard…
Large Fire Burning Near Ruth; Town Evacuated
…She said that the fire is now believed to be around 500 acres in size. The U.S. Forest Service is the lead agency battling the blaze. UPDATE, 3:47 p.m…
Missing—Foul Play Suspected
…Sheriff’s Detectives were able to locate Sears after several leads came into the Sheriffs Office from the public after his photograph appeared in the media. The Sheriffs Office would like to…
Grandfather of McClymonds Student, Ferndale Superfan Challenge One Another Over Racism Allegations
For the last couple of weeks, we've been talking about a confrontation between Ferndale High football fans and a player for McClymonds High School that happened at a Ferndale home game…
Maple Creek Elementary on Lockdown
…According to Jessica Windbigler, secretary, the school went into lockdown mode after receiving word from the Sheriff's Office that a gunman was loose in the neighborhood. "We have the children in…
Coast Guard: Would You Dirtbags Please Stop Shining Laser Pointers at Our Pilots?
From the U.S. Coast Guard: MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. – A Coast Guard helicopter from Air Station Humboldt Bay was illuminated with a laser last week following a late night search during a distress…
Dronkers to Trask. Sept. 21, 2011.
…Can the two of them find the source of the mystery audio coming out of the computer? Elsewhere in radio: Jad Abumrad wins a genius grant and Ira Glass gets falling-down…
McKinleyville Man Sought for Assault
On 09-19-2011, approximately 0430 hours the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office was notified of an assault which just occurred in the 2900 block of Little Pond Drive, McKinleyville. When the deputy…
McKinleyville Man Wanted for Assaulting Women, Cruelty to Infant
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 09-19-2011, approximately 0430 hours the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office was notified of an assault which just occurred in the 2900 block of…
Kettenpom Murders Premeditated?
Kristin Constantino(age 33)-one of the victims. Her memorial page here. Christopher Sky Richardson (age 26)–one of the victims. His memorial page here Tomas Pitagoras Gouverneur (age 32)–accused murderer…
Draft Environmental Impact Report Names Klamath Dam Removal as Preferred Alternative
There's a whole lot to digest in this massive document, but for now we'll just note that the U.S. Department of the Interior and the California Department of Fish…
Shell Wind Project: Ferndale Has Plenty of Hot Air
…Demi Moore or Julia Roberts or some other actress with the edge, the smarts, the looks and that indefinable spark Caroline brings to the table”). Judging from this latest anti-wind blast…
Tom Allman and Estelle Fennell—A Newsy Tuesday at SoHum's Rotary
Incidentally, if you get invited to the Garberville Rotary luncheon, Go. Not only is the food fantastic (catered by Amelia's) but I found a plethora of juicy news. First, Estelle Fennell…
Mendocino Sheriff's Office Releases Estimates on Cost of Bassler Hunt
…Officers have been deployed in the field during the entire duration of this investigation. The above listed agencies have also participated in every aspect of the search for suspect Bassler and without…
Some Humboldt County Teens Still Need Whooping Cough Vaccination
…The Times-Standard says hundreds of Humboldt County teens could find themselves kept out of school if they don't receive the whooping cough vaccination soon. The U.S. military passed a…
Samoa Gateway Project
…Cliff and Emily talk with Morgan Kessler, Deputy Director of Public Works for the City of Arcata about the Samoa Gateway Project and other improvements in pedestrian and bike safety Arcata is…
Gov. Brown Brings on Tribal Affairs Advisor; Secretary Salazar Speaks on Klamath Dam Removal
…The order says that whoever ends of occupying the position will do three things: • Serve as a direct link between the Tribes and the Governor of the State of California.• Facilitate communication…
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District Bans Energy Drinks
…The cost of removing four dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon will be far less than first believed. Four people have died in an outbreak of listeria traced to…
Controversial Assemblage at Fortuna River Lodge Will Reportedly Last Throughout the Year
Controversial Assemblage at Fortuna River Lodge Will Reportedly Last Throughout the Year
Man Allegedly Slices Stepdad’s Throat in Casino Men’s Room
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 09-17-2011, approximately 12:30 a.m. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Bear River Casino in regards to a stabbing…
2012 Elex Update: Chezz Clear, Fennell In, Evans Out?
Now playing at estellefennell.org — a red-letter announcement that the former KMUD news director and 2008 Second District Supervisorial candidate is, in fact, going to seek a rematch in 2012. Now…
Homeless in Humboldt—It's More than a Problem; It's a Girl
…I wiped the counter. The voices for the homeless and the homed plucked at me then dropped away as I tucked my house to bed. Awake, this morning, I slipped from under…
Service Honoring Jesse Pittman, Navy Seal Killed in Afghanistan
…Highway 101 to the Perkins Street exit, head west to State Street turn north and travel to the fairgrounds. The approximate time the procession should exit the freeway will be between 10…
Police Search for Aaron Bassler as Fort Bragg Residents Worry
$30,000 Reward Over this last week, the search for Aaron Bassler, suspect in the deaths of Jere Melo and Matthew Coleman, has led to serious disruptions in the lives of Mendocino…
Local Unemployment Rate Drops; Democratic Fiesta Tonight; Bring On the Zipcars!
Hey, how did I miss the fact that we're all getting Zipcars soon?!? Zipcars are awesome. Thanks, Humboldt State! For those not in the know: Zipcar members can walk up and…