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THE ECONEWS REPORT: Wolves are Returning to California
…Once extirpated from the state, with the last wolf killed in Lassen County in 1924, wolves have been making a quick recovery in the Golden State. Now, only 13 years since the…
OBITUARY: Fernando L. Avelar, 1956-2024
…Finally, they want to thank all the family and friends that supported and encouraged him throughout the years and through his illness. He appreciated all the telephone calls and visits along the…
OBITUARY: Constance ‘Connie’ Heberly Higgins, 1942-2024
Constance ‘Connie’ Heberly Higgins peacefully passed away on October 2, 2024 in Eureka at the age of 80.Connie was born into the family of Les and Sanna Heberly on October 4…
POLL! BREAK THE TIE! Let the L.A. Times Know Whether It's Actually Eureka or Arcata That's a Better Place to Retire To
…So, since we are the experts on the pros and cons of these two desirable places to die, who better than us to break the tie? Help the Times by casting your…
Looking to Recover From Scandal, Alan Bongio Seeks Re-election to Humboldt Community Services District Board
Bongio in 2022. | Screenshot.Two years after derogatory and racist remarks derailed his local political career, construction company owner Alan Bongio is hoping to regain a seat on the Humboldt Community Services…
Eureka and Arcata Tie for No. 1 Spot in L.A. Times Ranking of Best Places to Retire in California
…Our very own Eureka and Arcata.How the heck did they arrive at that conclusion, you ask? The Times ranked 367 California cities based on four criteria: Climate: the number of days…
GUEST OPINION: Please Think Twice Before Voting For New Sales Tax Hikes That a Lot of People Can’t Afford
I’m not in the habit of sharing or discussing my political opinions and, in fact, try to remain mostly apolitical in my views.I don’t know how a large portion…
‘Beyond Cruel’: Newsom Retaliates Against This LA Suburb for Its Ban on Homeless Shelters
…The city council passed the temporary but sweeping ban in August, in the process quashing a county effort to resettle dozens of people living in encampments to a local hotel. After the…
OBITUARY: Robert Troy Jaramillo, 1986-2024
…Thank you all for you support and care for our Robert Troy, Our Fallen Wolf.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Robert Troy Jaramillo's loved ones. The Lost Coast…
OBITUARY: Greg Eastham, 1955-2024
Most people of the Fortuna area have known my father, Greg Eastham. They know him as Greg. I just know him as Dad. My father had a huge heart, and was very…
OBITUARY: Terry Neal Trout,1953-2024
…He resided in Humboldt County for the last 55 years. He and his brothers and sister were all born on military bases while Robert served his country.Terry was known to be…
POLL! Look at You! Out on the Town! But What's Your Hard Cutoff For Heading Home?
…So, my cutoff varies with the seasons." "You presume I went out in the first place? You fool!"
CHP Identifies Motorcyclist Killed on Highway 299 Near Trinity County Line Last Night
…The motorcycle collided with the steep ascending rock embankment, which ultimately caused Wilkie to be ejected from the motorcycle and collide with the embankment. Emergency personnel and civilians who witnessed the crash…
The City of Eureka’s Street Teams Have a New Home Office on the Waterfront
Eureka Police Chief Brian Stephens and CSET's Dillon Huffman are all smiles as Mayor Kim Bergel cuts the ceremonial tape. Photo: Dezmond Remington.Two social service programs celebrated an official grand…
Providence Offers ‘Profound Apologies’ to Woman Denied Emergency Abortion Care at St. Joseph Hospital
…Joseph Hospital for Denying a Woman Emergency Abortion Care###Earlier this week, after being sued by the State of California for refusing emergency abortion care to a woman whose water had broken…
EAT UP THE TOWN! Eureka’s Taste of Main Street Returns for the First Time in Four Years
Press release from Eureka Main Street:Eureka Main Street is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Taste of Main Street on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 5 PM to 8…
GUEST OPINION: Not So Fast!
…The governor just signed a bill moving us in that direction.The faster a gasoline-powered vehicle goes, the bigger its carbon footprint, so greatly reduced speeds both increase safety and protect…
The Legislature Could Override Nearly Every Newsom Veto. Why Don’t They?
…Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat pictured in the Senate on Jan. 3, 2024, say the Legislature should consider an override after the governor's veto.Nearly all of the 189 bills…
OBITUARY: Preston Lea ‘Pete’ Spruance Jr., 1933-2024
…In the mid-1960s he picked up the trombone again to play weekly in the Jewel City Jass Band to SRO crowds at a nightspot in La Jolla. He met his future…
OBITUARY: Carolyn Ann Moore Hunt, 1936-2024
…Writing in my journal through the tough times and my faith has helped me see that I have lived a wonderful life!The saddest day of our lives was the day our…
Eureka City Council Tables Decision on Police Surveillance Cameras, Citing Privacy Concerns
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka Council meeting.###How far should the Eureka Police Department take crime surveillance in the city?At Tuesday’s meeting, the Eureka City Council weighed the pros and…
(VIDEO) Humboldt County Officials Serve Inspection Warrant at Yee Haw Communal Living Property Near Trinidad
…The county officials gazed up at a PG&E power pole that stands at the edge of a clearing near some of the residences. While the county officials did their walkthrough, several…
POLL! Who Won the Vice Presidential Debate?
"The running mate of the candidate I was already planning to vote for!" "The running mate of the candidate I was NOT planning to vote for!" "I did not watch and so…
Eureka City Council Candidates Will Meet in Televised League of Women Voters Forum on Oct. 14
…Both forums will be broadcast and streamed live from the KEET studio in Eureka and from the Redwood Community Radio, KMUD in Garberville. The programs will be available afterward on Access Humboldt…
McKinleyville Man Reported Missing After Fleeing From Cops, Crashing Stolen Vehicle Near Kneeland, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) needs the public’s help to locate missing person Dylan Stout, age 25, of McKinleyville. Stout…
(BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS) The Klamath Hydropower Dams Are All Gone As of Today
…Today marks the complete removal of the four lower Klamath hydroelectric dams. Kiewit, the dam removal contractor hired by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation to complete the construction elements of the project…
GUEST OPINION: Being Pregnant in Humboldt County Just Got Scarier
…The hospital policy, as alleged in the lawsuit, is wrong. All across the U.S., policymakers who want to control women’s bodies this way are growing more emboldened by the Republican…
She Lost Her Job After Talking With State Auditors. She Just Won $8.7 Million in Whistleblower Case
A former employee of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training won an $8.7 million jury award in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit she filed against the agency. Photo by…
OBITUARY: Lloyd Andrew Hughes, 1952-2024
…He passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2024 in Eureka at the age of 71. Throughout Andrew's life he wore many hats with grace and skill. From entertaining audiences with his…
POLL! How Do You Feel About the Recent Court Decision Limiting the Distribution of Mugshots by Law Enforcement Agencies?
…Ninth Circuit Appeals Court Decision Limits the Right to Release Pre-Trial Booking Photos "That's probably for the best. Unless there is some immediate threat to public safety, the public doesn…