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OBITUARY: Larry Wesley Hurd, 1941-2023
…He spent the last 15 years tending to the ranch and embracing the rugged lifestyle that defined him. In the shadow of the mountains, Larry found solace and purpose through cutting firewood…
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspects, Presumably Young Punks, Who Tagged Up a Business on McK’s Central Ave. to the Tune of Tens of Thousands of Dollars
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 1/6/2024, at about 10:00 am, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1700 Block of Central Avenue…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Kindness
Placard seen at the People's Climate March 2017, in Washington DC. Photo: Dcpeopleandeventsof2017, via Wikimedia. Creative Commons license.###“My religion is kindness.”— Dalai Lama ###You don’t have to go far…
Human Remains Discovered Near Manila Dunes Friday; Sheriff’s Office Investigating
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On 1/5/2024, at about 4:52 PM, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding human…
WEATHER ALERT: Up to Seven Inches of Snow Forecast for Humboldt Interior, Big Waves Predicted Along the Coast
…In addition to the snow, 20 to 23-foot waves will be possible along the North Coast today.“Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Our New Years’ Poetry Show
…Do you have an environmental-themed poem that you want read on air? Email tom@wildcalifornia.org and you might hear your poetry read on the EcoNews.AUDIO:"The Econews Report," Jan…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Remembering Sarah. Or, the Life and Times of Humboldt’s First Female Lighthouse Keeper
The Humboldt Lighthouse, on the North Spit. All photos via the Humboldt Historian.It was Memorial Day, 2016 at Eureka’s pioneer Myrtle Grove Cemetery. Two Coast Guard members had placed a…
OBITUARY: Albert Allie Markussen lll, 1966-2023
…The Markussen Family will be holding the funeral services at the Yurok Tribal Office in Weitchpec on January 7, 2024 at 12 p.m. Reception will follow. The kitchen will be open…
Brian Stephens, Eureka’s New Police Chief, Comes From the Department’s Bad Boy Days But Says He’s Committed to Continuing Progressive Reforms
Eureka's new police chief, Brian Stephens, stands outside the entrance to the Eureka Police Department. | Photos by Andrew Goff.###Eureka’s new police chief, 25-year EPD veteran Brian Stephens, sees…
POLL! Who Makes Humboldt's Best Bread?
…But which Humboldt-headquartered operation raises the finest loaf? That's what you, the always hungry LoCO reader, is tasked with deciding between now and Monday afternoon. As LoCO always notes with…
Assm. Jim Wood Introduces Bill to Make Dungeness Crab the Official State Crustacean
Photo: (c) Josh Houston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)The opening of this legislative session coincides with the should-be-opening of crab season on the North Coast. Unfortunately, crabbers and…
Friendlier Prison Guards? Why Gavin Newsom’s Advisers Want Them at San Quentin
…The only way to do that, according to the report, is to reduce the number of inmates at San Quentin. The complications go further still — California elected officials have shown a distaste…
OBITUARY: Denise Joan Anaya, 1953-2023
…She lived by the motto “Let it Be,” and never complained or lessened her grip on the joy of life and the gift of second chances. She loved hard and unconditionally, she…
OBITUARY: Richard Christopher Quigley, 1957-2023
…We are grateful to have had such amazing advocates for him in his journey the last year.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Rich Quigley's loved ones. The Lost…
POLL! Is Your Facebook Experience Better or Worse Than It Was Five Years Ago?
…Eh, it feels pretty much the same as it has been for a long time. I never use Facebook.
Ignore Those Fake Ads; Humboldt Houseplants is Not Going Out of Business
…When I clicked through to the post, which you can see in the screen recording below, I was redirected to the scam site. A quick Google search for “tipioneshop” yields dozens of…
Thai Fusion Korean Barbecue is Coming Soon to the Former Golden Harvest Cafe Spot in Arcata
A Google Street View shot of 1062 G Street in Arcata shows the old Golden Harvest sign and a lit neon "Open" sign. The restaurant went out of business in 2017.###Alexander…
New Community Center Coming to Willow Creek! Local Nonprofit Dream Quest Will Break Ground on the Long-Planned Project Next Week
Design plans for the future Community Youth Center in Willow Creek. Click here for a larger version | Images provided by Trish Oakes###After getting its start more than 20 years ago, Dream…
The New Yorker Checks in on a Scotia Still in Transition
Screenshot of the newyorker.com home page this morning.This morning The New Yorker features a long report from writer Michael Waters, who spends some time talking to the people of Scotia…
California Legislature Starts 2024 Session With Big Budget Deficit and Big Protest
Protesters call for an end to the Israel-Hamas war and interrupt the first day of session in the Assembly chamber on Jan. 3, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMattersCalifornia lawmakers…
OBITUARY: Katherine ‘Kathy’ Diane Sharpe, 1952-2023
…Kathy enjoyed the company of her nieces and nephews on car trips to various destinations, including The Alamo, Tombstone, the set from Bonanza among many other fun places.During Kathy’s years…
OBITUARY: Curtis Lane Lindley, 1943-2023
…He chaired the nursing scholarship program, awarding numerous scholarships.He went to pay his dues at Rohnerville Grange and became the Grange Master for the next nine years.He was the lieutenant…
POLL! If You Were Leonardo DiCaprio and You Found Yourself in Humboldt County For Some Unknown Reason, Where Would You Hang Out?
Ahoy! As someone with a unique appreciation of maritime history, I’d surely enjoy a sunset cruise on the Madaket! Being a staunch environmentalist, you’d likely find me strolling through a…
Mad River Community Hospital Welcomes Its Own New Year’s Newborn
Photos provided by Mad River Community Hospital.###Yesterday we reported on the birth of Maple Samuels, the first newborn of 2024 at Providence-St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka. Today we welcome another…
Eureka Police Identify Body Found Behind Bayshore Mall as 27-Year-Old Man
PREVIOUSLY:Firefighters Located Human Remains in the Palco Marsh Monday; Eureka Police Investigating###Press release from the Eureka Police Department: The Eureka Police Department has concluded its investigation into the human remains…
Cop Car Smashed on Eureka’s I Street Last Night; K-9 Officer ‘Odin’ Transported to Vet for Evaluation
…The Officer was traveling northbound on I St approaching the intersection of 7th St. The traffic light on I St was green, permitting northbound traffic to pass through the intersection. As the…
MISSING: Southern Humboldt Woman Reported Missing by Fiancé
…after she is believed to have walked away from her residence in Myers Flat the previous day. HCSO Deputies have searched Myers Flat and the surrounding area and, along with the efforts…
ARCATA CITY COUNCIL: More Gateway Area and General Plan Discussions, Ordinance Raising Campaign Contribution Limitations on Tonight’s Agenda
Map of the Gateway Area boundary | From the City of ArcataIt’s been more than two years since the City of Arcata released its first draft of the Gateway Area Plan, which…
OBITUARY: Charles Steven Hetrick, 1950-2023
On December 30, 2023, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Charles Steven Hetrick, went to be with the Lord at the age of 73. Charles, or Chuck as he was known by…
OBITUARY: Charles Burton King, 1944-2023
…He was the chef extraordinaire. The two of them and many wonderful people were able to keep the tradition going at the Swiss Club for 23 years.He was also a member…