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OBITUARY: Earlene Fisher, 1948-2025
…We ask that you remember her not for the way her life ended, but for the way it was lived and for the impact it had on those who had the privilege…
OBITUARY: Jennifer S. Lenihan, 1967-2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer S. Lenihan, a beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was born on November 19, 1967, and passed away on…
POLL! Do You Think That What Humboldt County Government Calls 'the Mendocino Coast' is Actually the Mendocino Coast?
In advance of today's tsunami drill — we got the text, by the way! success! — Humboldt County's Department of Health of Human Services issued a notice to the citizenry. The department…
NEW BEAR ALERT! Sequoia Park Zoo Has a New Fuzzy Wuzzy for You to Go Gaga For
…Bear River has chosen the name “Ishŭng” (pronounced “Ee-shung”) for the newest resident of the habitat. “The word is the action of one eating,” explains Josefina Frank, Bear River Band of…
YESTERDAY in SUPES: Board Grants Tax-Delinquent Weed Growers Another Reprieve, Receives a Decent Audit Report and Considers Organizational Shakeup
A cannabis farmer addresses the board at Tuesday's meeting. | Screenshot.###The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday provided a bit more breathing room to local cannabis cultivators who might otherwise…
Need Help Fixing Your Broken Stuff? Volunteers at the Humboldt Repair Café Will (Most Likely) Fix It for Free!
…Humboldt Repair Café###You know that broken lamp that’s been sitting in the corner of your garage for the last decade? You know, the one with the busted pull chain and…
PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Fortuna Police Logs are Back Up and Running, and the University Police Logs Have Been Added
…Take the court calendar, for example. Or the weekly felony warrant list. Etc.Though you don't know or care about these features, you might be surprised to learn that each of…
Eureka Police Actively Investigating a Series of Armed Carjackings
…Since the night of March 25, the Eureka Police Department and allied agencies are actively investigating a series of stolen vehicles and carjackings. The suspects involved in these crimes are reportedly armed…
Let’s Practice Tsunami Evacuations Today! If You’re in the Coastal Zone, Your Phone May Buzz at 11 a.m. To Let You Know it is Time to Walk To Safety
…the Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties' offices of emergency services, in collaboration with the Eureka National Weather Service and the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group, will conduct the North Coast Tsunami…
Applying for CalFresh Food Aid Is Complicated. California Colleges Are Trying to Make It Easier
Amy Gonzales, left, CalFresh project director, and Melys Bonifacio Araujio-Jerez, center, a CalFresh program assistant, work with student Johanna Granda to fill out an intake form to receive benefits at the…
OBITUARY: Doris Davy, 1923-2025
…At the 1939 World’s Fair at Treasure Island, she saw television for the first time. “The Jack Benny Show” was playing. In that same year, 16-year-old Doris met the…
POLL! How Aggressive Should the County of Humboldt Be in Pressing Cannabis Farmers to Pay Back Taxes?
On Tuesday, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors deliberated whether or not to grant further relief to cannabis growers who've yet to pay their Measure S taxes. Ultimately, the board voted…
PRESENTING: The New Executive Director of the Humboldt County Association of Governments
Press release from the Humboldt County Association of Governments: Byrd.The Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Byrd as its next Executive Director. With…
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Interim President Responds to Lawsuit, Federal Investigation Over Civil Rights Protections at the University
…We will also fully cooperate with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights during their investigation. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity…
Fourth Street Market Deli Back in Effect After Follow-Up Visit From Health Inspector
…The pest folk will have to come out and do work biweekly to keep the cockroach problem at bay, the report stipulates — though whether the inspectors mean "twice a week" or "every…
Big Offshore Wind Conference Coming to Humboldt in May
Press release from the County of Humboldt: The County of Humboldt’s Economic Development Division is proud to host the third-annual Partnering for Ocean, Wind and Energy Renewables in California (POWER…
Rural California Schools and Roads Lose Millions in Federal Funding After Latest Cuts
…The Secure Rural Schools Act would have brought in at least $33 million to California counties that have land owned by the federal government, such as the U.S. Forest Service. The…
OBITUARY: John Eric Muno, 1946-2025
…He played cello in the orchestra and was a tenor in the choir.Valedictorian of the Fortuna High Class of 1964, Johnny went on to college and joined the U.S. Air…
OBITUARY: Michelle Dawn Hendricks Pollace, 1961-2025
…A standout student at McKinleyville High School, she was a cheerleader, a dedicated member of the drama club, and a social butterfly — serving as class president and earning the title of Freshman…
OBITUARY: Darrald Ray Mitchell Jr., 1948-2025
…He enjoyed fishing off the cliffs or out on the open ocean, hunting with friends—and occasionally with his daughter. He loved the local music, beautiful surroundings and the laid-back way…
OBITUARY: Ila Osburn, 1952-2025
Ila Osburn died from cancer complications on March 17, 2025 in the loving company of her brother, Michael Osburn, cousin, MerryLee Croslin and Danny Franks, Ila's partner for many years. Ila…
POLL! Have You Filed Your Taxes Like a Good Li'l Citizen Yet?
…I'll get to it." "Why?" "You've heard about this cool sovereign citizen thing, yeah? I'm doing that now." "I cranked the song at the bottom of this poll waaay…
THIS WEEK IN SUPES: As Measure S Tax Deadline Looms, Board Considers Extension for Some Cannabis Permit Holders
…In October 2023, the board reinstated the tax at a dramatically reduced rate for the 2024 cultivation year, with taxes due in the 2025 tax year, and directed those with delinquent taxes…
These Future Farmers From Eureka Damn Near Out-Talked Everyone at the Regional Speaking Competition, and Now They’re Headed to a Showdown at State
…Out of the group that competed at the Regional event, five students are moving on to represent Eureka FFA at the state level, the most students we’ve had in over a…
Humboldt Area Foundation Names New CEO
Press release from the Humboldt Area Foundation:Building on a distinguished career with the organization, Sara Dronkers has been named the Chief Executive Officer for the Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community…
What’s Next for Dishgamu Humboldt? Learn More About Eureka’s Wiyot-Led Affordable Housing Projects at This Week’s Public Meeting
###Press release from the City of Eureka: EUREKA, CA – Dishgamu Humboldt Community Land Trust and the City of Eureka invite the public to attend an upcoming community meeting to learn more about…
California Considers More Homeless Shelter Oversight After CalMatters Investigation
…California governments have spent at least $1 billion to more than double the state’s emergency shelter beds since 2018, federal data shows. The 61,000 beds aren’t nearly enough; the…
FRESH DROP: How Shopping at Farmers’ Markets Boosts Resiliency in Humboldt County’s Local Food System
Shiitakes from Mycality Mushroom that were donated to Food for People to distribute to the Rio Dell community following the earthquake. | Submitted.###NOTE: The following guest opinion was submitted by two staff…
(UPDATE) Humboldt Bay Fire Responding to Blaze at Surfside Burger Shack; Comedy Show Evacuated
…Witnesses at the scene report that crews seem to have the blaze under control and are now mopping up. The commotion caused the evacuation of those at Saturday night's show at…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: What is ‘Renewable Diesel’?
…But is this too good to be true? Host Tom Wheeler and guest, Gary Hughes of the organization Biofuelwatch, explore these questions and to learn more about the concerns arising from the…