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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Growing Up at the Clam Beach Inn — Mom’s Chowder, Rowdy Crannell Lumbermen, an Eccentric Museum-Keeper and the Ever-Present Thrill of a Possible Japanese Surprise Attack
…The Inn, the chowder, the pond, Herrin's Museum, the cabins and all the rest of it lives now only in the memories of those who loved it.###The story above was…
OBITUARY: Kathleen Janell Pearl, 1943-2024
…Kathleen’s father was stationed in India as a drill sergeant for one of the last remaining calvaries in the army during WW2 during the first few years of her life. While…
Humboldt Court Considers the Legality of Arcata’s Voter-Approved Initiative to Fly the Earth Flag Above the U.S. Flag
Representatives of the City of Arcata and Citizens in Support of Measure M appeared in Humboldt County Superior Court this morning to present arguments on the legality of Measure M, a voter…
POLL! Who Makes Humboldt's Best Fish and Chips?
…And, in the very likely chance we failed to list your fav fish and chips joint, voice your displeasure to us in the comments below. We will make it right. Eel River…
Woman Arrested for Assault With a Deadly Weapon After Dispute Over a Vehicle, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 1/18/2024, at about 6:31 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Heindon Road…
California Picks Its Next Governor in More Than 1,000 Days. Why the Race Is Already So Crowded
State Senate leader Toni Atkins speaks at the State of the State ceremony on March 8, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMattersVoters won’t weigh in for more than two years…
[UPDATE: Still Open!] Blondies Food and Drink in Arcata Has Alcohol License Suspended for Serving to a Minor During Decoy Operation
UPDATE, 5:15 p.m.:Blondies owner Johanna Nagan called to say Blondies remains open and has some live events coming up, including a goodbye party before new owners take over the…
Arcata’s Jana Ganion Named Governor Newsom’s ‘Senior Advisor for Offshore Wind’
Ganion.From the Governor's Office: Jana Ganion, of Arcata, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Offshore Wind. Ganion has been Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at the Blue Lake Rancheria…
Dell’Arte International Surpasses $125K Fundraising Goal; Staff Look to Build Back Programming
…The organization’s board of directors launched a crowdfunding campaign to save the Blue Lake-based theater company and school, with hopes of raising $125,000 by the end of the year…
California Ends COVID Isolation Rule for Asymptomatic Cases as Winter Infections Climb
…It devalues the lives of immunocompromised and disabled people, and completely ignores the risk of long COVID,” said Lisa McCorkell, co-founder of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative, which studies the impacts…
OBITUARY: Timothy James Reininger, 1968-2024
…In the end a few weeks later the combination of injuries he sustained from the accident and the cancer were too much and claimed Tim's life. Tim is now at peace…
POLL! How Do You Feel About Providence's Decision to Sell Its Eureka Outpatient Lab to Labcorp?
…Providence’s Local Outpatient Labs Will Be Sold to Labcorp, the ‘Walmart’ of Testing Labs, According to Humboldt County Health Care Workers I feel great! Labcorp is "a global leader of innovative…
Cal Poly Humboldt Campus to Remain Open During Next Week’s Planned Faculty and Teamsters Strikes
The California Faculty Association represents nearly 600 faculty members at Cal Poly Humboldt. | File photo by Stephanie McGeary.###PREVIOUSLY:Hundreds of Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty Set to Strike in January Over Ongoing…
Karen Diemer, Arcata’s City Manager for Nearly the Last 10 Years, Announces Her Impending Retirement
Diemer.After almost 10 years on the job — through a fairly eventful decade in the city of Arcata that included the transformation of Cal Poly Humboldt, the drafting of an ambitious new…
Eureka Police Department Issues All-Clear For Possible, Maybe, Could-Be Explosive Device Found on 14th Street
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On January 18, 2023 at approximately 8:14 a.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the report of a suspicious device…
Sheriff’s Deputies Deploy Zodiac Raft to Rescue Infant, Adults and Cat From Flooding
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 1/13/2024, at about 4:00 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Special Services deputies were dispatched to the area of…
Dream for All: Down Payment Assistance for First-Time California Homebuyers Relaunches With New Lottery
A home for sale in the Sunset district in San Francisco on July 12, 2023. Photo by Semantha Norris, CalMatters.California will dole out $250 million more in down payment assistance to…
Homelessness Is on the California Ballot This March. Will Conditions Change on the Street?
Illustration by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters; iStockHow much difference will a March ballot measure make when it comes to fighting California’s massive homelessness crisis? That’s the question before voters as they…
OBITUARY: Wayne Roy Maples, 1927-2024
Wayne Roy Maples passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 14. Wayne was 96, born on April 14, 1927, in Luther, Oklahoma. He was one of nine children…
Grace Marton Bonanza! State Kicks in $620,000 For Eureka’s New Waterfront Park
The future Grace Marton Park, by the Sacco Ampitheater. Click here for a full PDF of current site plans.Press release from the City of Eureka: The City of Eureka is excited…
Providence’s Local Outpatient Labs Will Be Sold to Labcorp, the ‘Walmart’ of Testing Labs, According to Humboldt County Health Care Workers
…The companies anticipate closing the transaction by the end of first quarter 2024. Until that time, there will be no changes in operations or services. Both organizations are committed to a thoughtful…
POLL! Can You Imagine Yourself Taking the New Eureka-to-Ukiah Redwood Coast Express?
Last week, the Humboldt Transit Authority announced an ambitious new offering for riders looking to cheaply travel between Humboldt and Mendocino counties. The Redwood Coast Express (RCX) is already up and running…
Eureka City Council Approves Letter of Opposition to Measure A, the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka Council meeting.###During Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Eureka City Council approved a letter of opposition to Measure A, also known as the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative…
(PHOTOS) Crab On
All photos by Matt FilarAs is seemingly never not the case these days, the start of our local commercial Dungeness crab season was again delayed this year. First, it was poor meat…
State Program to Clear Homeless Encampments Show Signs of Success, but Housing Remains Elusive
…Nearly 750 people still lived in those camps as of the end of September, according to the latest data available from the state. The first-round grants must be spent by the…
OBITUARY: Saturnina ‘Nina’ Tetrault, 1945-2023
…Her family traveled extensively throughout the Philippines during her youth, affording Nina the opportunity to learn many dialects. After emigrating to the United States as a young adult, she naturalized as a…
OBITUARY: Larry Eugene Simpson, 1940-2023
…One of his favorites and most frequently visited areas was the Avenue of the Giants. Larry is survived by his son Ron Simpson of Eureka; his daughter Jennifer Harrison of Redding; his…
OBITUARY: Steven Edward Delaney, 1954-2024
…Professionally, Steve dedicated 24 years of his life to the Trinity County Road Department. His hard work and dedication were evident in his contributions to maintain the roads and infrastructures of the…
POLL! How Are You Planning to Vote on Measure A, the 'Cannabis Reform Initiative'?
POLL! How Are You Planning to Vote on Measure A, the 'Cannabis Reform Initiative'?
Sheriff Declares Local Emergency Due to Weekend Floods, Asks Public to Submit Damage Reports
Elk River in the flood. Photo: Eric Fishman.Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal has proclaimed a Local Emergency as a result of the…