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(VIDEO) DEBATE WATCH PARTY: You Can View the Biden/Trump Debate Here
…President Joe Biden and his predecessor, former President Donald Trump meet in the key battleground state of Georgia for their first debate of the 2024 election cycle, moderated by CNN’s Jake…
Do You Know This Person, With Whom the Eureka Police Would Like to Have a Conversation?
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On May 28th a prowler made access to a home on the 2800 block of Harrison Avenue in Eureka and was chased out by the…
POLL! If You Were Going to Carpetbag Your Way Into One of Eureka's Wards to Run For City Council, Which Would Be Your Preference?
…We want to make sure you know some of the finer features of the locations available to you when you are deciding which constituents you should get to represent. Just to get…
Eureka Planning Commission Approves Contentious Five-Plex Development on Buhne Despite Neighbor’s Concerns
Rendering of the five-plex by Adams Commercial General Contracting Inc.###At last night’s meeting, the Eureka Planning Commission unanimously approved Adams Commercial General Contracting (ACGC) Inc.'s design plans for…
Mariijuana Enforcement Team Busts Unlicensed Operation Off Avenue of the Giants, Agents Say
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office's Marijuana Enforcement Team: During the month of May and June 2024, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and…
Is There a New and Mysterious Contender for Eureka City Council’s Ward Two Seat? In Facebook Post, Local Realtor Calls for Help Finding a House to Buy Specifically in that Area ‘ASAP’
…The city council seat representing this area – which includes (parts of) Henderson Center and the neighborhoods surrounding the Eureka Mall shopping center – is currently filled by Kati Moulton, but it'll be…
Zoellner’s Claims for Damages Against City of Arcata Shot Down in Court (Again)
…This month’s appeals iteration of the case, heard in court on June 10, was Zoellner’s attempt to overturn the District Court decision to overturn the jury’s order. The Ninth…
Grand Jury Analysis Shows That County Government Has a Hell of a Time Trying to Hire Qualified Employees and Offers Some Simple Suggestions
DOCUMENT: "Humboldt County Hiring:Status, Process, and the Future," Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury, June 2024###Press release from the Humboldt County Grand Jury:The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has released…
A ‘Lifeline’ for California’s Rural Schools Is About to Expire. Why Is It Stalled in Congress?
…Joe Neguse, a Democrat from Colorado, did not answer questions about the bills, despite repeated attempts to reach them. In the House, the bill is currently in the forestry subcommittee of the…
OBITUARY: Evalyn M. Decker, 1930-2024
…Raised in the serene surroundings of McKinleyville, he bravely served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. After the war, Donald was a partner in JC Timber…
Injured Solo Hiker Airlifted to Safety After Being Discovered by Teen Backpackers and Their Camp Counselors on the Lost Coast Trail
Lost Coast Camp counselors Solomon Reinman and Jack Davis with the injured man, under the tarp, as a CalFire rescue helicopter descends. Photo: Maria VollmarA middle-aged man was rescued by helicopter…
POLL! So Is Humboldt Gonna Watch This Debate or What?
Stomach it or not, it's 131 days until the 2024 Presidential Election and, shockingly, both of the major party candidates have opted to go through the motions of staging something that…
YESTERDAY IN SUPES: Board OKs Another $3.5 Million for New Garberville Vets Hall Despite Ongoing Financial Woes; HCSO Settles Contract Dispute with Blue Lake
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###Following two hours of tense deliberation and emotional public commentary from local veterans, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1…
League of Women Voters Chimes in on Lack of Transparency in Eureka City Schools Property Transfer
…The publicly announced agenda at the time did not specify the details of the pending transaction.”“Prior public notice did not inform that the pending deal involved not just a sale of…
Grand Jury Takes Deep Dive on Humboldt County’s Mental Health Crisis Street Teams
…The 2024-2025 term for the Civil Gand Jury is right around the corner, and the Superior Court is seeking more jurors. If you want to serve your community in a unique…
‘Excruciatingly Slow’: Delays in Workers’ Comp Payments Harm Firefighters, Frustrate Therapists
…The intransigence of the system puts doctors in a difficult position — deny patients the care they need or forego their own payment. Like many therapists who fear the impacts of cutting off…
The Effort to Bring Back Affirmative Action in Limited Form Is Dead
…Any constitutional proposal from a lawmaker must pass both chambers of the Legislature, but doesn’t require the governor’s signature. “He’s (Jackson) still confident he’s going to meet the…
OBITUARY: Shannon Randoll Filgas, 1978-2024
It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family give notice of the passing of Shannon Randoll Filgas. He departed this world on June 12, 2024 at 10:25 p…
OBITUARY: Erma Hale Backman, 1941-2024
…Her family will receive guests at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to McKinleyville Baptist Church or the family…
TODAY IN SUPES: Board Approves Contract with Reality TV Show ‘On Patrol: Live,’ on the Theory That It Could Boost Recruitment for Local Law Enforcement
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###Humboldt sheriff deputies will soon be the newest stars of “On Patrol: Live,” a reality television series that follows on-duty law…
POLL! Are You in Favor of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Agreeing to Be Regularly Featured on 'ON PATROL: LIVE'?
…Live,' on the Theory That It Could Boost Recruitment for Local Law EnforcementEarlier Tuesday, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors agreed to allow the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office to enter into…
Eureka City Council Approves Ballot Language for ‘Housing for All’ Initiative, After a Couple of More Edits From Ballot Proponents
###PREVIOUSLY:Eureka Council to Consider New 73-Word Phrasing for Pro-Parking ‘Housing for All’ Ballot InitiativeEureka Council Rebels Against City Attorney’s Summary of the ‘Housing for All’ Initiative, Special Meeting…
Eureka Planning Commission to Consider Reversing Design Committee’s Denial of Fiveplex on Buhne After Housing Advocates Threaten Litigation. Plus: Eureka's Waterfront RV Park!
From the staff report: Location of the proposed five-plex.In a special meeting tomorrow evening, the Eureka Planning Commission will revisit Adams Commercial General Contracting (ACGC) Inc.’s proposed five-plex…
(VIDEO) BE INSPIRED! Eurekans Work Together to Hose Down Flaming Garbage Truck
…One citizen climbed onto the truck and was handed a hose to spray from the top while the driver operated the hydraulic compactor to smother the flames. Fire truck arrived after the…
BURN TIME OVER! Calfire to Suspend Outdoor Burn Permits on July 1
…After another wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead…
(VIDEO) Gavin Newsom Warns That Dark Forces Are Threatening California in Pre-Recorded State of the State Address
…But today’s event — fulfilling the governor’s constitutional obligation to “report to the Legislature each calendar year on the condition of the State” by sending them the text of his remarks…
Eureka Man Arrested for Transporting Over Two Pounds of a Cocaine/Fentanyl Mix to Humboldt From Los Angeles, Says Drug Task Force
…FoPD Officer Stevens and his K9 partner Cain conducted an open-air sniff on the vehicle. K9 Cain alerted to the vehicle indicating drugs were present. Inside the vehicle, Agents located Renee…
How Election Conspiracy Theories Tore Apart This Northern California County
Election observers (l-r) Susan Wilson, Susanne Baremore, and Tom Morehouse watch through a window as poll workers process ballots at the Shasta County Elections office in Redding, California, on November 7…
OBITUARY: Doris Jean (Maloney) Donahue, 1960-2024
Doris Jean (Maloney) DonahueAka DJ DIVASunrise February 22, 1960 ~ Sunset May 8, 2024It is with profound sadness and shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Jean Maloney Donahue. She was…
POLL! What is Humboldt's Best Drive-Thru Coffee Spot?
You know, you could of made a cup of joe at home, but the draw of your friendly and convenient drive-thru coffee joint of choice is that one luxury you just…