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DA’s Office Concludes Deadly Eureka Police Shooting Was Justified
…Eureka Officers Shoot, Kill Man Who Had Leveled Weapon at Them, According to Police Report; Man Had Been Making Suicidal ThreatsEureka Police Release Name of Person Shot By Officers Yesterday; Chief Issues…
Public Health ‘Not Going to Police’ People Getting Vaccinated Out of Order, Health Officer Says; Plus More From Today’s Media Availablity
…Earlier this month Humboldt County announced that they would begin reporting the number of antigen test results each weekday on the dashboard. The number reported has remained at 13 for some time…
(UPDATE) Surveillance Video Shows Critically Injured Eureka Pedestrian Was In Crosswalk When Vehicle Struck Them, Says EPD
…After interviewing additional witnesses and obtaining surveillance video from nearby businesses, the Eureka Police Department is issuing an investigative update to the vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred on February 16, 2021…
All About That New Coronavirus Variant Discovered at Granada Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
…From Reporter Daniel Mintz: A quote from today's news release indicated that it isn't unexpected to see variants occasionally emerge from outbreaks. But this is one of many variants around…
Are Big Box Store Employees Being Vaccinated? What About Cannabis Workers? Humboldt County Health Officer Takes Media Questions
…any update?All these questions and more. Video above, rough transcript below.###From the Lost Coast Outpost: Earlier in the week, a local woman reported on the Nextdoor app that her employer…
TODAY in COURT: Alleged Accomplice of Bear River Triple Homicide Suspect Arraigned in Utah Court; Updates on ‘Manila Five,’ Anderson Cases
…One of the kids called 911 to report the shooting.At the time of the arrest Johnson’s mother, Melissa Sanchez-Johnson, was reportedly driving in a separate vehicle behind Keener and…
Are We Doing Enough Vaccine Outreach to the Spanish-Speaking Community? Are Youth Sports Coming Soon? Humboldt Public Health Officer Answers Media Questions
…Personally, I can again speak to those groups, we can do videos in Spanish and we will continue to do those. From Reporter Daniel Mintz: How many classroom teachers have been vaccinated…
(UPDATE) Heaps of Old Sap Fueled Intense Samoa Mill Fire; Blaze Likely Caused by Transients, Arcata Fire Says
…growth fir by stopping forward progress," the AFD said on social media.North Coast News reported last night that the structure is a complete loss. Photo by Tom Roberts.The mill has…
Local Artist Hiway 101 Collaborates With Famed Rapper Tech N9ne for New Music Video
…music video was released earlier this year, Kaplan said that he and his team traveled from Humboldt County to film the video in September, when there were far fewer reported cases of…
OBITUARY: Daniel J. Taranto, 1942-2021
…As president, he advocated for permanent Jury reports filed in state archives, support and training for incoming jurors and other reforms. He worked with then-Senator Quintin Kopp to pass state legislation…
KIEM and KVIQ are Back in the Local Cable Lineup after Suddenlink Settles Contract Dispute with Cox Media Group
…Altice USA, sent an email to local stakeholders announcing the ceasefire."I am pleased to report that Altice USA reached an agreement this afternoon with Cox Media Group which will return KVIQ…
Variants and Vaccines: Humboldt County Health Officer Takes Media Questions On This Week of the Pandemic
…took questions from reporters about the last week's news from the pandemic — vaccine distribution, new variants — plus some long-term concerns such as school sports and reopening.Video above, rough transcript…
TODAY in SUPES: COVID Vaccine Rollout Woes, Suddenlink’s Local TV Blackout and More Fiscal Headaches
…Recently, though, every fiscal issue in the county seems to center on Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez, and the staff report for these budget items does just that.The report notes that…
‘There is Hope on the Horizon’: Humboldt County’s Health Officer on the Vaccination Effort and the One-Year Anniversary of the First Confirmed Coronavirus Case in the United States
…Ian Hoffman, Humboldt County health officer, took questions from local reporters on the county's response to the pandemic — particularly, today, about the vaccination effort.Video above, rough transcript below.###Good afternoon…
(VIDEO) Jason Segel Calls the Redwoods Beautiful, Indirectly Talks About Willow Creek on the ‘Late Show’ With Stephen Colbert
…a Sasquatch report he did for the Daily Show in 1999. But that was filmed in King County, Washington. Nowhere near Humboldt, Stephen.Watch the entire interview in the video embedded at…
Firefighters Dodge Exploding Propane Tanks as Flames Engulf Mobile Homes, RV on Spears Road Last Night
Video: Submitted ### Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire: On 01/19/2021 at 10:43 P.M. Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2700 block of…
A Troublesome Batch of Vaccine and New Coronavirus Variants: Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Ian Hoffman Takes Media Questions
…These two topics were the subject of most of today's media questions, as well.Video above, rough transcript below.### Good afternoon Dr. Hoffman, thank you for joining us for the January…
Eureka Police Department Releases More Records, Including Body-Cam Footage, from July Officer-Involved Shooting
…The video/audio material may contain graphic and disturbing images along with strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.) Records being released include: All investigative reports EPD internal shooting review EPD criminal investigation…
(VIDEO) U.S. Coast Guard Releases More Information on Yesterday’s Water Rescue Near Agate Beach
Still image from rescue video provided by the USCG.CLICK HERE FOR FOOTAGE OF THE RESCUE###U.S. Coast Guard press release:MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — The Coast Guard rescued three people Sunday after…
EUREKA SHOOTING: Victim in Stable Condition; EPD Investigating Attempted Murder
…This information and video surveillance from the area is currently being reviewed.At the time of this report, the victim is in stable condition. This is an ongoing and active investigation. Anyone…
Eureka Murder Suspect’s Mental Competance Will Be Re-evaluated
…Inmates generally appear via Zoom from the jail’s video conference room.His next court date is Feb. 16, when the doctor’s report is due.PREVIOUSLY:Eureka Police Arrest ‘Person of…
Eureka Boards Up ‘Unsafe and Unsanitary’ House Owned by (You Guessed It) Floyd and Betty Squires
Workers board up windows at 204 West Hawthorne Street Wednesday afternoon. | Photos by Ryan Burns.###PREVIOUSLY(VIDEO/PHOTOS) Eureka Police Serve Search Warrant, Detain 14 People at Squires-Owned Nuisance PropertyEureka Just…
(VIDEO) The Ocean is Scary Right Now: Humboldt Locals Share Their King Tide, Monster Wave Footage
…office reports that the hazardous conditions will subside tomorrow, before large westerly swells move into the area on Friday.A few kind readers have shared their frightening photos and videos of the…
Eureka Police Arrest Man on Charges of Manufacturing Explosives, Say Federal Charges Possible
…On January 9, 2021, a report of an explosion near the waterfront trail was received. After speaking with witnesses and reviewing video surveillance from the area, 53-year-old Darin Vitolo of…
Should Humboldt be Allowed to Manage the Pandemic on Its Own? Public Health Officer Takes Media Questions
…Ian Hoffman, Humboldt County Public Health Officer, took questions from local reporters today. Most of the questions had to do with Supervisor Rex Bohn's request for his board to sign on…
Former Lumberjack Alex Cappa Likely Suffers Broken Ankle in First NFL Playoff Game, Buccaneers Coach Says
…pic.twitter.com/pZK4u3w7il— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 10, 2021 Following the game, Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians told reporters that the injury appeared to be serious. "It looks like a…
What Happens If Our Vaccine Freezers Fail? Humboldt County Health Officer Answers Media Questions
…might be scaled up in the near future.Video above, rough transcript below.###From Reporter Daniel Mintz: "Last summer and fall, researchers reported that minimal SARS-CoV-2 diversity suggested that vaccination…
Here are the Top 25 LoCO Posts of 2020, the Astonishing Year That Was
…22. (VIDEO) Eureka Police Remove Anti-Masker From Costco By Force, Say Case Will be Forwarded to DA for Charging Decision It was destined to happen, and finally it did — viral video…
County ‘Looking Into Testing’ for New, More Contagious Coronavirus Variant, Dr. Hoffman Says
…There are reports from San Diego that there are four cases that have been detected there. It's in several states across the U.S. so we are looking into testing locally…
When Will We Move Into the Next Vaccination Phase? Humboldt’s Health Officer Takes Media Questions
…When should you quarantine? When should you isolate? And when should you get tested after quarantine or isolation?Video above, rough transcript below.###Good morning, Dr. Hoffman. Would you care to address…