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OBITUARY: Jennifer Edna Nielsen, 1979-2023
…In addition to her roots, Jenny also had wings, traveling the world with friends, which further exposed her to some of the things she loved most in life: art, music, writing, food…
OBITUARY: Joe Ann Carroll Larue, 1949-2023
…No services are planned at this time but Joe Ann will be loved and remembered every day.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Joe Ann Larue’ loved ones. The Lost…
Six Pounds of Meth Found on Suspect After Being Pulled Over Near Trinidad, Drug Task Force Says
…K9 Uno alerted to the vehicle indicating drugs were present. HCSO Deputy McKenzie then contacted HCDTF Agents who responded to the scene. Inside the vehicle, Agents located 6 pounds of methamphetamine. Mario…
Supervisor Rex Bohn is Soliciting Donations for Re-election Campaign Without the Required Paperwork
UPDATE, 4:50 p.m.:Barely 15 minutes after this post was published, Bohn sent us a photo of a copy of his completed Form 501, stamped "received" by the Elections Office…
POLL! Which of These Apostrophe'd Place Names is Technically Correct and Not Just Some Weird Habit Humboldt Has Fallen Into?
See all these names of places and businesses below? One of them is correct, according to the pedants, and the others are not. Can you pick the one that is correct?Note…
80-Year-Old Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Resisting Arrest After Attempting to Flee Officers by Clambering Over a Metal Gate, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 27, 2023, at about 4:21 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the Ferndale area for…
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Felony Warrant Suspect at Kimtu, Allegedly in Possession of a Great Deal of Fentanyl
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 29, 2023, at about 11:49 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol at the Kimtu river bar access…
MOON NEWS! Tonight’s Full Moon Will be a Blue Moon and a Supermoon and Will Probably Look Really Cool
…However, if there is one silver lining to the smoky skies, it’s that it makes the Moon look cool in the creepiest way. And tonight the Moon will look extra cool…
Following Owner’s DUI Arrest, Former Singing Trees Employees Report Unethical Behavior to the State
…He says he reported Bedell to the state on July 13, and he forwarded some follow-up email communication he's had with staff at the California Department of Social Services.The…
FIRE UPDATE: ‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality Conditions Reported Along the Coast as Numerous Fires Burning Across Northern California, Southern Oregon Push Smoke South
Screenshot of smoke map via AirNow.gov.###State agencies are reporting “unhealthy” air quality conditions for coastal communities all along the West Coast, the result of multiple fires burning across Northern California…
LoCo Fish Co. Owner Jayme Knight Apologizes for ‘Hurtful’ Language, Says He’s Stepping Away for Rehab
…I'm stepping away from the company for rehab and to take this as opportunity to learn and grow. I'm committed to doing the work and strive to be a better…
Cannabis Mega-Firm StateHouse to Take Over and Expand Willow Creek Cultivation Facility
A cannabis farm formerly owned by Emerald Family Farms was auctioned off by the Pelorus Capital Group in April. | File photo.PREVIOUSLY: Local Weed Growers With Emerald Family Farms are Embracing Legitimacy…
Old Town’s Soon-to-Open Rooftop Restaurant Will House Local Chef Joe Tan’s Latest Sushi and Sake Bar
…It’ll be nice being back in Old Town and along the waterfront. I’ve missed it.”For years, Tan managed the kitchen and helmed the sushi bar at Bayfront Restaurant in…
Man Leads Sheriff’s Deputy on Three-Mile Chase Before Getting Arrested for DUI
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Nathan Rhodes Russell Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn Aug. 28, 2023, at about 7:24 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s…
Psychedelics Have 3 Paths to Going Mainstream in California. Here’s What You Need to Know
…A nationwide push to bring magic mushrooms and other psychedelics into the mainstream is gaining traction, and some Californians want in. While hallucinogens are often associated with the drug culture of the…
OBITUARY: Travis Michael Jones, 1983-2023
Travis Michael Jones was born May 23, 1983, at General Hospital in Eureka as the eldest son of three boys to Michael and Nanette Jones. Travis passed away at Enloe Medical Center…
Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Del Norte and Siskiyou Counties Due to Fires
…The proclamations support the ongoing emergency response to the fires, which have destroyed homes, caused power outages, and driven the evacuation of residents. Among other provisions, the proclamations waive certain licensing requirements…
Arcata Police Arrest Suspect in July 2 Homicide, With Help from Humboldt and Mendo County SWAT Teams
Press release from the Arcata Police Department: On August 29, 2023, at 6 a.m., Arcata Police Detectives, with the assistance of the Humboldt and Mendocino County Sheriff's Department SWAT teams…
Action on South Fork Fires Near Dinsmore Prompts Evacuation Warning
…Click to enlarge.This afternoon, a flurry of activity on the 3-9 Fire prompted the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services to issue an "evacuation warning" for the areas surrounding that…
POLL! So Let's Say Eureka's Pro-Parking 'Housing For All' Initiative Makes the Ballot. How Are You Gonna Vote?
As of yesterday, the backers of Eureka's "Housing For All" initiative, which is sponsored by Rob Arkley's Security National company, say they have enough signatures to put that thing on…
Power Restored, Mad River Hospital Thanks First Responders and Utility Workers for Crash Response
…The vehicle subsequently lost control, jumped the curb and sidewalk, and landed on the hospital’s front lawn. The car slid over 75 feet, hitting the PG&E transformer box and electrical…
‘Where the Heart Lies’: A Film Student and Friend of Hunter Lewis Will be Shooting a Movie in Humboldt About the Tragic and Touching Story of a Treasure Hunt Gone Wrong
Lewis and Chapman in Orange County in Oct., 2020 | Photos submitted by Brianna Chapman###Anyone who read about it surely remembers the story of Hunter Lewis, a local 21-year-old who…
Interested in the Arcata Police Department’s Purchase and Use of Military-Grade Gear? There’s a Meeting for That Tonight
…According to the agenda, there'll be a presentation on the law, an explanation of the police department's published policy, and a Q&A session.The law requires that police agencies…
As Culture Wars Escalate, California Officials Push Back on School Board Policies
People show support for three statewide initiatives at a press conference at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 28, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMattersCalifornia’s culture wars escalated Monday…
OBITUARY: Andrew ‘A.J.’ Lawler, 1989-2023
…was a part of a bowling team and had been offered, by the embassador, to represent the United States in the Olympics, thanks to his exceptional talent. His infectious sense of humor…
OBITUARY: Kendra Leann Silva, 1990-2023
Kendra Leann Silva unexpectedly passed away from this earth on August 4, 2023, at the age of 33 due to unknown causes. She was born in Eureka on January 30, 1990, and…
Mike McGuire Will be the Next Leader of the California Senate, Under New Deal Announced Today
…Now, the time has come to plan for the next leader, and the Senate Democratic Caucus is unified in its decision to name Senator Mike McGuire as the Pro Tem Designee. I…
Backers of Eureka’s Pro-Parking ‘Housing for All’ Initiative Say They’ve Gathered and Submitted Enough Signatures to Get It On the Ballot
Despite its name, the 'Housing For All' initiative seeks to stop in-progress Eureka developments like the downtown EaRTH Center.Press release from "Housing For All" proponents: Mike Munson, one of the…
POLL! Should Humboldt Reinstate Prohibition Until People Stop Drunk-Driving?
…How about mandatory breathalizer ignition locks on every motor vehicle in the county? No, but we really must redouble our efforts to educate ourselves and our neighbors about this irresponsible and potentially…
Car Smashes Into Power Box in Arcata, Knocking Out Electricity to Mad River Hospital
…He said a PG&E representative will arrive this afternoon to further assess the situation. In the meantime, he expects the hospital to continue with "business as usual."