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Another Dead Humpback Whale Found on Humboldt Beach
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 11, 2026, 10:16 a.m. / Ocean , Wildlife
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Eureka Cops Argue for Safer Streets
The EcoNews Report / July 11, 2026, 10 a.m. / Safety , Traffic
Mile Post 16 Fire Reaches 80% Containment; Evacuation Warnings Remain in Effect
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 9:47 a.m. / Fire
Anti-Amazon Initiative Falls to Qualify for November Ballot
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 8:54 a.m. / Elections
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Stitching Lives Together With the Ladies of the Works Progress Administration
Jean Olson / July 11, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Edward Cox, 1947-2026
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… loved good Mexican food, and was known for his chili verde and old fashioned tacos. But as much as he loved all of these experiences and adventures, everyone who truly knew Ed knew that his No. 1 love …
Arcata Jan. 2 Fire Cleanup to Begin Before the End of July
Dezmond Remington / July 10, 2026, 4:29 p.m. / Environment , Fire
California Supreme Court Affirms That Sheriff Oversight is Legal as Proponents Push for Initiative in Humboldt County
Sage Alexander / July 10, 2026, 4:14 p.m. / Courts
Phone Lines Are Down at Several Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Facilities
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 3:34 p.m. / Technology
Local Conservation Groups are Set to Sue the Trump Administration Over Its Redefinition of ‘Harm’ in the Endangered Species Act
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 1:40 p.m. / Environment , Government
A $1.3 Billion Bay Area Investment Firm Bought an Arcata Apartment Complex — And Hired Another Massive Company to Manage It
Dezmond Remington / July 10, 2026, 12:04 p.m. / Housing
… A $1.3 Billion Bay Area Investment Firm Bought an Arcata Apartment Complex — And Hired Another Massive Company to Manage It Several buildings in the Woodridge Apartments complex …
Where Should New Homes Be Built in Eureka? Staff Are Seeking Public Input on the City’s Housing Element, Which Will Guide New Development in Eureka Through 2035
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 11:20 a.m. / Housing , Local Government
… -offs, and share ideas about Eureka's housing future. Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 Location: Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501 This event is kid …
FIRE UPDATE: Route 96 Reopens to One-Way Traffic as Mile Post 16 Fire Reaches 68% Containment; Evacuation Warnings Remain in Effect
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 9:20 a.m. / Fire
GUEST OPINION: Why We Need More Candidates to Run for Office
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 7 a.m. / Elections , Guest Opinion
OBITUARY: Joan Sanborn, 1927-2026
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 6:57 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Connie Jones, 1954-2026
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Humboldt County Coroner Outsources Autopsy Services at ‘Significantly Higher Cost’ Due to Shortage of Forensic Pathologists
Ryan Burns / July 9, 2026, 1:58 p.m. / Local Government
(VIDEO) FIRE UPDATE: Evacuation Warnings, Road Closures Remain in Effect for Mile Post 16 Fire Near Hoopa; No Structures Threatened
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 9, 2026, 12:05 p.m. / Fire
… CalFire.Hwy. 96 will remain closed between Hoopa and Weitchpec overnight to accommodate fire suppression operations and reduce hazards along the roadway, according to Caltrans District 1. Maintenance …
Missing 77-Year-Old Man Found Deceased Near McKinleyville Neighborhood, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / July 9, 2026, 11:37 a.m. / Missing
Humboldt County Launches ‘Vision Zero Action Plan’ to Combat Fatal Traffic Collisions; Road Safety Demos Coming to Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale and Fortuna
LoCO Staff / July 9, 2026, 10:10 a.m. / Infrastructure , Traffic
… 20 and 21. Come by at the locations and times below to see additional information and discuss safety projects.Ferndale - Monday 7/20 from 4-7 PM along 5th Ave.Eureka - Tuesday 7/21 from 12:30-1 …
Want to Run for Local Office? Your Chance to Declare Candidacy for Seats Across Humboldt County is Fast Approaching
LoCO Staff / July 9, 2026, 10:02 a.m. / Elections
OBITUARY: Donna Timmerman, 1954-2026
LoCO Staff / July 9, 2026, 6:58 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Virginia ‘Winnie’ McKenzie, 1957-2026
LoCO Staff / July 9, 2026, 6:57 a.m. / Obits
… Rancheria and a descendant of the Yurok, Karuk, and Chetco people.Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, from 1-5 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home at 7835 E. St. Eureka, Calif. Gravesite services …
OBITUARY: Duane Rigge, 1946-2026
LoCO Staff / July 9, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Hoopa Valley Tribe Declares State of Emergency for Sudden Oak Death
LoCO Staff / July 8, 2026, 4:37 p.m. / Mother Nature , Tribes
TODAY in COURT: Hoopa Shooting Defense Seeks Gang Evidence; New Attorney Appointed for 2025 Glendale Murder Suspect; Proceedings Against Cal Poly Humboldt Activist Moved Forward
Sage Alexander / July 8, 2026, 4:01 p.m. / Courts
Are You a Eureka Resident Interested in Public Office? The Nomination Window for City Council and Mayor is Nigh
Ryan Burns / July 8, 2026, 3 p.m. / Local Government
… ): Councilmembers Renee Contreras-DeLoach (Ward 5), Scott Bauer (Ward 4), Mayor Kim Bergel, Councilmembers G. Mario Ferndandez (Ward 3), Kati Moulton (Ward 2) and Leslie Castellano (Ward 1). | Photo via City …
77-Year-Old McKinleyville Man Missing, Sheriff’s Office Wants to Know if You’ve Seen Him
LoCO Staff / July 8, 2026, 2:13 p.m. / Emergency
Are You and Your Family Prepared for Wildfire Season? Upcoming Public Meetings in Willow Creek and Garberville Can Help
LoCO Staff / July 8, 2026, 1:25 p.m. / News , Public Safety
Macabre Details of Fatal Hoopa Stabbing Emerge During Preliminary Hearing
Dezmond Remington / July 8, 2026, 1:05 p.m. / Courts , Crime
… cuffed Watson and put him in the back of his car.1 Hurley moved to Watson’s trailer, a single-wide out near Hoopa he shared with his four-year-old daughter. He saw a pair of legs laying …
