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Hill Fire Held at 4,544 Acres, 0 Percent Containment
…Crews constructed direct and indirect dozer line along the south and southwest corner of the fire and continued to scout along the west side of the fire for opportunities to go direct…
‘Pass the Torch’: Huffman Joins Calls for President Biden to Step Aside
…Passing the torch would fundamentally change the trajectory of the campaign. It would reinvigorate the race and infuse Democrats with enthusiasm and momentum heading into our convention next month. Mr. President, you…
OBITUARY: Carl Fullbright, 1942-2024
On June 15, 2024, after a 23-year-long disagreement with prostate cancer, Carl Duane Fullbright passed away in his Arcata home in the comfort of family and friends. Born October 17…
OBITUARY: Silvia Leonardo, 1939-2024
With great sadness our beloved mother, Silvia Maria Leonardo passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at the age of 84 with both her children by her side.Born December 21st, 1939…
OBITUARY: Sonja Heaton, 1934-2024
…A Red Headed Twin from Ana-Sira Norway who immigrated to the USA at age 19 and taught us ALL the value of hard work, laughing when crying would be easier, and…
OBITUARY: Douglas Jager, 1939-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas John Jager, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Forestry and Watershed Management, Humboldt State University. Doug died on June 7, 2024, at…
HELLO, GATEWAY: Arcata City Council Passes Gateway Area Plan and Welcomes New City Manager Merritt Perry
Arcata City Council Member Sarah Schaefer, Mayor Mayor Meredith Matthews and Councilmember Kimberley White discuss approving the Gateway Area Plan. Screenshot.The Arcata City Council approved a final draft of the Gateway…
(UPDATE: ARRESTS MADE) (VIDEO) Shirtless Man Spews Racial Insults, Teen Girl Appears to Aim Gun at Onlookers During Arcata Plaza Confrontation; Three Detained After Traffic Stop
Video submitted by Neko Taylor and Matt Filar. | Edited by Andrew Goff.###Officers with the Arcata Police Department detained two adults and a juvenile earlier this afternoon following a tense altercation involving…
(UPDATE) MISSING: 14-Year-Old Boy Went Missing in Cutten at Midnight Last Night
…We have removed the name and photo of the missing juvenile because he has been found.) Eureka Police Department release:The Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office are…
Hill Fire Grows to Over 4,000 Acres; Fire Activity Has ‘Moderated,’ Officials Say
…Aircraft continued to perform retardant drops along the perimeter of the fire. The latest Hill Fire perimeter map. Click to enlargeToday, the primary focus will be to the north of the fire…
Sen. Mike McGuire, Community Leaders Break Ground on State-Funded Water System Rebuild in Rio Dell
…This rebuild will be a massive shot in the arm for the City for decades to come and will save residents millions, since the State is covering all costs associated with the…
‘Are We Dating the Same Guy?’ Facebook Group Takes Humboldt Men to Task for Dating Behavior
…Some Humboldt members believe the service the group offers outweighs questions of men’s privacy or safety concerns for users. “If the cost is a man’s reputation and the benefit is…
OBITUARY: Michael Ponsano, 1957-2024
…Venture from the sidewalk and stroll in the grass. Savor. Insist on quality. Demand integrity. Eat the donuts. Both of them. Ride your bike to the river. Catch the fish for dinner…
POLL! Do You Think the Construction of Tiny House Villages is a Good Way to Address Humboldt's Homeless Issues?
…NEW RULES FOR TINY HOMES! Humboldt Planning Commission to Consider Changes to Draft Tiny House, Emergency Housing Ordinances at This Week’s MeetingOn Thursday, the Humboldt County Planning Commission is set to…
WINNER, WINNER! Eureka Mayor Names Artist and Business of the Year
Mayor Kim Bergel unveiled her selections for the coveted titles of Artist of the Year and Business of the Year at last night’s Eureka City Council meeting. Out of the dozen…
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Highway 36 Homicide Victim
…On 7/14/2024 in the late evening, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Highway 36 near Bridgeville to investigate the report of a possible shooting…
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Provide Details on Latest Sex Offender Registration Compliance Check
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Periodically between the end of May and the end of June, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office investigators conducted a sex offender registration compliance…
State Senator Mike McGuire Issues Statement Denouncing Political Violence in Response to Trump Assassination Attempt
From the office of Mike McGuire: Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following statement regarding concerns over…
Hill Fire Grows to 3,437 Acres as Crews Attempt to Overcome Dry Weather and Steep Terrain
Reader submitted photos of smoke rising from the Hill Fire near Willow Creek on TuesdayAs of Wednesday morning, the Hill Fire burning south of Willow Creek is now listed at 3,437…
California Passed a Law to Fix Unsafe Homeless Shelters. Cities and Counties Are Ignoring It
…Only 4 of the state’s 478 cities filed reports: Fairfield, Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Woodland, according to records from the agency in charge of implementing the law, the California Department of…
OBITUARY: Jeannie Diana Gray, 1947-2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother. Born in Southern California, Jeannie had a busy childhood surfing Venice Beach and diving for coins thrown…
OBITUARY: Virginia Mae Kernen, 1929-2024
…They cherished the friendships they made at the Swiss Club, especially with Charlie and Pat King. After retiring, Virginia and Cal enjoyed trips to Alaska, the east coast to see the fall…
‘Hill Fire’ Near Willow Creek Explodes to 2,000 Acres; Residents Ordered to Evacuate
Reader submitted photos of smoke rising from the Hill Fire near Willow Creek A series of lightning strikes Monday evening resulted in a number of wildfires in eastern Humboldt. The largest of…
POLL! How Often Do You Eat Meat?
…POLL! Which Humboldt Restaurant Has the Best Vegan Options?
Humboldt Ranchers and Farmers Left Scrambling After Closure of Redwood Meat Co., the Region’s Only USDA-Certified Slaughterhouse and Processing Facility
…had 14 employees, according to the younger Nylander. But layoffs became necessary even before the recent shutdown. The business, which is located on the outskirts of Eureka's Myrtletown neighborhood, slaughtered and…
Bones Found on Banks of Eel River Near Redway ‘Possibly Human,’ Says Sheriff’s Office; Investigation Continues
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 7/6/2024, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of bones discovered in the South Fork of the…
The Sheriff’s Office is Seeking the Owner of a Pitbull That Attacked a Person in McKinleyville Last Week
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 7/10/2024 in the afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville for the…
50 or More Lightning Strikes Ignite Wildfires Near Orleans and Willow Creek
Reader submitted photo of smoke rising from the Hill Fire near Willow Creek ###Press release from the U.S. Forest Service:The Six Rivers National Forest received at least 50 lightning strikes…
California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — but That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’
…But this year Newsom and the Legislature trimmed $167 million from the charger budget as the state faces a record deficit. A lobbyist for the Electric Vehicle Charging Association said “the state…
OBITUARY: John Davis II, 1942-2024
…During his time with the fire department, he mentored many of the younger generations, four of whom became Chiefs themselves. They will be forever grateful for his stern guidance. The lives he…