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OBITUARY: John Soule Gladding, 1962-2024
On Wednesday June 19, 2024, John Soule Gladding died suddenly and unexpectedly at home.He was born on July 2,1962 in Oakland and moved to Eureka with his family at the…
OBITUARY: Lillian Ann Brown (Fidler), 1949-2024
It is with the deepest depths of sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Lillian Ann Brown (Fidler). Our beloved mother passed away June 30, 2024 at St Joseph Hospital…
OBITUARY: Melody Rae ‘Mel’ Mackill-Luzzi, 1951-2024
…Their love story includes 25 years together, many trips to Reno for the Hot August Nights car show and festival, owning and operating their unique boutique store (The Blue Goose), and spans…
PASTOR BETHANY: A Sinister Impulse is Taking Over Our Churches
…We felt it — the wheeze, the itchy skin, the headache, the red eyes and stuffy nose and lethargy. We chalked it up to the crud or allergies, all the while the mold…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Yo Mama’s a Fish!
In his book, now nearly 30 years old, Darwin’s Dangerous Idea, the philosopher Daniel Dennett (who died last April) claimed that evolution by natural selection deserves the prize for “the single…
‘Excessive Heat Warning’ Issued for Humboldt’s Inland Communities as Temperatures Surpass 110 Degrees; Eureka Sets New Heat Record
Hoo boy! It’s another absurdly hot day in Humboldt County.Our friends at the National Weather Service’s local HQ on Woodley Island have issued an excessive heat warning for the…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Chevron Overturned: What It Means for Our Environment
…So what does that mean? CHAOS.Your legal eagles on the EcoNews, Tom, Matt, Melodie, and Scott, break down the decisions and discuss the ramifications on this week's episode.
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Queen Sequoia Ruled the Three-Day Bacchanalia That Eureka Threw in 1895 For Basically No Reason at All
…This collection was reputed to be the finest in the state. The booming of a cannon ushered in the first day of the Sequoia Carnival. Trainloads of people traveled in from the…
OBITUARY: Gary Lee Markussen Sr, 1951-2024
…In his younger years Gary was a self-taught musician, which was a lifelong love of his and was something that he shared by teaching the guitar and performing in the Paul…
OBITUARY: Domingo Drumond Santos, 1936-2024
Domingo Drumond SantosOctober 3, 1936 – May 22, 2024.Domingo Santos passed away peacefully in Eureka at the age of 87. Domingo was born in Arcata to Manuel and Maria Santos, who immigrated…
OBITUARY: David Keith Boston, 1951-2024
…He enjoyed running and participating in the local half marathons such as The Avenue of the Giants, the Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon, The Clam Beach Run, and the Turkey Trot. David was…
OBITUARY: Michael Gene Mullen, 1937-2024
…Donations in Mike’s memory might be sent to the Humboldt Arts Council, Miranda's Rescue or the American Friends Service Committee.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Michael Mullen…
OBITUARY: Donna Jean Alcorn Goddard, 1934-2024
Donna Goddard November 5, 1934 – June 30, 2024.Donna Goddard passed away Sunday June 30, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born November 5, 1934, in Sanger to Granville and…
Busy Fourth of July for Humboldt Bay Fire: Vegetation Fire Extinguished, Passengers in Overturned Sailboat Rescued
…Several units with specialized water rescue personnel along with our water rescue boat responded to the scene. A Humboldt Bay Fire rescue swimmer entered the water to assist the two distressed boaters…
With a Swoop of His Pen, Governor Mike McGuire (Acting) Makes Bills From the Legislature the Law of the Land, Places $20 Billion in Bond Measures on Fall Ballot
…Mike McGuire is the Governor of the State of California###Press release from the office of Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire: Tonight, joined by leaders of the Senate and Assembly, Acting…
Why Many Illegal Fireworks Could Be Gone in California Next July Fourth
A legal fireworks stand in the city of Vernon sells fireworks that aren't aerial and don't explode, on July 2, 2024. The stand is operated by the Rotary club in…
POLL! Do You Still Love Fireworks?
…We again find ourselves in the season when brightly colored, celebratory explosions are in vogue. But with each passing year, it seems like more and more of our neighbors are publicly expressing…
(UPDATE: ONE-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC) Highway 101 Closed in Both Directions in SoHum Due to Accident
…Open to one-way controlled traffic now, according to Caltrans.###A crash at the Salmon Creek overpass on Highway 101 — that's about 15 miles or so north of Garberville — has shut…
Eureka DMV to Set Up Shop at Former Redwood Harley Davidson Location, Pending Planning Commission Approval
A rendering of the new DMV, clad in a combination of colors: Stonehenge Greige (brown), Crushed Silk (light tan), Night Rendezvous (blue), and Special Delivery (Gray). Image: Pierson Properties & Development.###The Department…
TODAY: Mike McGuire is the Governor of the State of California
…The State Office of Emergency Services has pre-deployed firefighting resources in the highest fire threat regions and CalFire is throwing everything they’ve got at the Thompson Fire in Butte County…
How a ‘Once in a Century’ Broadband Investment Plan Could Go Wrong
Illustration by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters.Starting next week, California residents have 30 days to challenge maps that will determine how $1.8 billion is distributed to increase internet access in the state…
Ban on Schools’ Gender Notification Policies Heads to Newsom. Will He Sign It?
Andre m - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link.The battle over trans rights has mostly played out at school boards, but is now erupting in Sacramento as lawmakers seek to…
‘Nothing Will Be Protected’: Why California Environmentalists Oppose a ‘Green’ Energy Bill
…The settlement called for changes to the way the California Public Utilities Commission issues permits for electrical transmission lines. The bill would take the settlement’s recommendation to make the commission the…
OBITUARY: Callie Lee Lara, 1952-2024
…Further, through her experiences, working for the Child and Family Services Department at United Indian Health Services, the Hupa Culture, Language and Education program at the Hoopa Valley Tribe, and for the…
Crews Responding to Wildland Fire Near Hoopa; Two Acres, Two Vehicles Burned
HFDThe Hoopa Fire Department is currently battling an estimated two-acre blaze near the Hoopa Airport that has already claimed two vehicles. They are asking that area residents prepare for further instructions…
POLL! THANKS, SUPREME COURT! Now What Should President Biden Do With His Freshly Confirmed Immunity Powers?
…Then, wouldn't you know it, along comes the Supreme Court to let him know that things matter even less than we thought they did! What a time to be alive for…
Remains of Humboldt Man Who Went Missing 33 37 Years Ago Identified with DNA Testing, Says HCSO
Milton Leon Pellegrini Jr. | HCSOPress release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:In December of 1987 the 70-foot commercial fishing vessel “Midnight Sun” capsized while attempting to enter Humboldt Bay…
4th of JULY ROUNDUP: Where to Celebrate Your Patriotism this Year, Plus a Word of Caution From Calfire
Fireworks over the bay in Eureka. Photo: Eureka Main StreetIt’s an interesting time to be an American! It’s an even more interesting time to be a proud American, some might…
Stay Cool! Humboldt County to Open Cooling Centers in Garberville and Along the Highway 96 Corridor to Help Residents Beat the Heat Wave
…NASA.Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services: In response to the extreme heat forecast for the coming days, Humboldt County is opening cooling centers at the…
YEE-HAW! Cal Poly Humboldt and CR Launch Men’s and Women’s Competitive Rodeo Program
LoCO's suggestion for a celebratory temporary addition to Cal Poly Humboldt's main gateCal Poly Humboldt press release:Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods are excited to announce the…