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Crews Extinguish Large Vegetation Fire East of Arcata
…The fire was fought to the point that Kneeland’s engine was released to cover the Arcata station, and Westhaven’s engine was released to cover the Mad River station. Both cover…
Does a Proposed $10 Billion Bond Favor Richer California School Districts?
…Schools desperately need the money: The current fund for school repairs is nearly empty and the voters rejected the state’s last school facilities bond, in 2020. Everyone agrees on the need…
OBITUARY: Patricia Joan Hassler, 1935-2024
…Vice President of the local chapter for the American Association of University Women, President of the local Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. In…
OBITUARY: Dakota Rose Stafslien, 1996-2024
With much sadness, Dakota Rose Stafslien unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 28 in the early hours of May 4, 2024. She was born March 19, 1996 in Garberville, but…
OBITUARY: Gerald Drucker, 1952-2024
…He was a member of the lifeguard team and developed his love of and skill in surfing. After graduating from Fieldstone High School he followed his surfing dream to the Southern California…
OBITUARY: Antoinette ‘Toni’ Moody-Holland, 1972-2024
…While living in Rio Dell, Toni worked at E&J Liquors as the baker/deli manager. Her daughter Katie has fond memories of being the one to make the design with a…
OBITUARY: Robert Vernon Ford, 1931-2024
…Beyond fishing, Bob had a lifelong love for flying, having served in the air force during the Korean War and later piloting a crop duster over the fields of Idaho. His commitment…
POLL! What is Humboldt's Best Gym?
How much ya bench, Humboldt? And more importantly, at least for the purposes of our silly poll this week, where ya bench?Yes, for this edition of our weekly popularity contests series…
Rob Arkley Pursued Purchase of Jacobs Middle School Property Before Eureka City Schools Entered Land-Swap Deal With Secretive Corporation
Rob Arkley in 2014. | File photo by Andrew Goff.###Security National founder and political lightning rod Rob Arkley was in discussions with Eureka City Schools about purchasing the vacant Jacobs Middle School…
Fortuna Police Arrest Wanted Chop-Shop Suspect After High Speed Chase Sunday
PREVIOUSLY:Fortuna Police Seeking ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect They Say Fled From Chop Shop Where Multiple Stolen Vehicles Were Found###Press release from the Fortuna Police Department: Fidler. Photos: FoPD.On Sunday…
The Hiker Who was Found Injured on the Lost Coast Trail Last Week is Recovering and Thankful for His Rescuers
The view of sunset from the Lost Coast Trail on June 24. Screenshot of a video by Sashank Upadhyayula.###PREVIOUSLY: Injured Solo Hiker Airlifted to Safety After Being Discovered by Teen Backpackers…
34-Year-Old Eureka Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident Near Redway
…Villalobos laid the motorcycle down, it left the roadway, and struck the embankment. The CHP Garberville Area Office is investigating the cause of the crash.The California Highway Patrol wants to remind…
Humboldt Area Foundation Board Announces Change of Leadership
…The Humboldt Area and Wild Rivers Foundation could not be be er poised for the future with this leadership team. The Board is confident that these leadership changes will fortify the Foundation…
Fire, Flood and Ice: Local Scientists Document Climate Threshold Crossed in the Klamath Mountains
Justin Garwood in the Trinity Alps, fall 2022. Photo: Justin Garwood.On a sweltering October day in 2022, Justin Garwood tucked a piece of glacial ice into his sleeping bag, carefully arranged…
OBITUARY: Janis Nees, 1944-2024
Born to Sylvester and Marjory Mart, passed away into the arms of her Savior on June 3 in her daughter's home. AKA: Janis Martz, Janis Shaffer and Janis Teague. Janis is…
OBITUARY: Brian Strehl McSilvers, 1978-2024
…He also lived in Oregon, Hawaii and the San Francisco Bay Area. He was the eldest son of Kathleen Strehl Swineford and Jan Dwight McSilvers. Brian was an avid fan of all…
Lawmakers Reach Agreement on $10 Billion School Bond
Construction sites in the hallways of Keyes Elementary School in Keyes on Nov. 15, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local.The Legislature agreed late Saturday on a $10 billion bond…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Five Myths
…No matter, the 11-day trial put Dayton on the map and it’s been known ever since as the Monkey Trial City. And, of course, the whole drama spawned the hit…
No Insurance? Get Free Medical, Dental, Vision Services at Next Month’s Pop-Up Healthcare Clinic in Eureka
…Doors will open at the Adorni Center at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13. More information can be found in the press release below.### For the first…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Project 2025 and the Environment
…Jared Huffman is heading a task force in the Democratic caucus to address Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s policy outline for a second Trump administration. The document is pervaded by anti…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Bottlin’ Monroe Family! They May Have Been Indifferent Businessmen, Many of Them, But They Made Heavenly Sodas, Ciders and Vinegars
…In an 1876 article about the Humboldt Brewery, the Daily Humboldt Standard found the process of bottling the soda waters to be worthy of a sideline: The process of bottling the soda…
OBITUARY: Elissa Christine Henning, 1981-2024
We are sad to announce the passing of our sister, Elissa, in Arcata on May 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Mary Nesvold. Elissa was a…
POLL! Welp, Now What?
…I know the relentless churn of the news cycle demands that we act like a decision on Biden's future must be made today, but let's see how the president rebounds…
Humboldt Bay Fire Says a Sad Koebaai to Outgoing Chief Sean Robertson; Issues a Hearty Howzit? to Incoming Chief Tim Citro
…Chief Citro, with his strong ties to the community and extensive experience working alongside Chief Robertson, has the full confidence of the Board to lead Humboldt Bay Fire effectively into the future…
Your Humboldt Summer Can Now Include Trips to Freshwater County Park, Which is Open for the Season
Humboldt County Department of Public Works release:The Environmental Services Division of the Humboldt County Public Works Department is excited to announce that the swimming area at Freshwater County Park is ready…
In Its Final Report of the Year, Grand Jury Concludes That the Child Welfare Services Ombudsperson is Falling Short of the Role Defined For it When the County Settled a Big State Lawsuit
In Its Final Report of the Year, Grand Jury Concludes That the Child Welfare Services Ombudsperson is Falling Short of the Role Defined For it When the County Settled a Big State…
Manila Home Consumed By Fire Last Night; Structure Destroyed, Dogs Perish, Cause Unknown, Says Arcata Fire District
…Fire personnel rendered aid and evaluated the patient. The patient denied any additional medical treatment. As fire personnel got the fire under control, the scene was investigated for the cause. During the…
Supreme Court Gives Cities in California and Beyond More Power to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
Tents outside the First Street U.S. Courthouse in Los Angeles, where homeless advocates and supporters rallied as the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. heard oral arguments in the…
Parents’ Lawsuit Forces California Schools to Track Discrimination Against Students
…When CalMatters asked for a comment on the settlement, the California Department of Education sent CalMatters another copy of the settlement. But it has already begun implementing some of the requirements in…
Ballot Measure Madness: How California Lawmakers Are Scrambling the November List
…Separately, the California Supreme Court took the rare step of removing a sweeping anti-tax measure from the ballot following a legal challenge by Newsom and legislative leaders. The governor’s office…