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TODAY in SUPES: Board Approves Modifications to ‘Project Trellis’ to Address Issues Over Cannabis Equity Eligibility Criteria, Directs Staff to Work with State on Exceptions for Rural Communities
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###During today's meeting, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors took a look at proposed modifications to Project Trellis, the county’s…
POLL! Which of the Republicans Who are Bothering to Show Up For Wednesday's Debate Stands the Best Chance of Actually Becoming President?
POLL! Which of the Republicans Who are Bothering to Show Up For Wednesday's Debate Stands the Best Chance of Actually Becoming President?
TONIGHT in the GATEWAY AREA PLAN: Arcata City Council Will Review and Make Recommendations on the Plan for the First Time, During Joint Study Session With Planning Commission
Look alive, Arcata! The Gateway Area Plan is moving right along, and we know y'all have some strong feelings about it and you will likely want to share those feelings at…
MORE FIRE UPDATES: Your Tuesday Rundown on Wildfires Burning Near Hoopa, Orick and Orleans
…The fire is located in the Lost Man Creek watershed west of Holter Ridge Road and south of the Lost Man Creek Trail/Geneva Road. Crews are working to prevent the fire…
SOUTH FORK FIRES: Crews Keeping an Eye on Possible 3-9 Fire Move Toward Hyampom; Community Meeting Tonight in Hayfork
…Resources will continue to assess Pilot Creek and the road system on the southwestern area of the 3-9 fire area to improve the road system coming up to the Dan East…
(PHOTO) This New Sequoia Park Zoo Bear is Taking the Art of the Photo Bomb to New Heights
D'awwAt least one of the new bears at the Sequoia Park Zoo is seemingly willing to put maximum effort into helping you get a cute snap. Local youngster Austin Bergstrom is…
OBITUARY: Theodore ‘Tad’ Robinson, 1957-2023
It is with heavy hearts that we mark the passing of our friend and family member, Tad. Tad was a well-known and easily recognizable resident of Eureka and Arcata, who in…
OBITUARY: Jack Mason, 1934-2023
…Every activity outside of the ranch revolved around milking time. He loved the dairy, especially the summers when there would be lots of activity with hay hauling and getting the animals ready…
POLL! Which of These Historic Humboldt State University Presidents Did You Find Least Objectionable?
…1950 to 1973 Lucky Logger, self-declared president for six days following bloodless coup in the summer of '68 Alistair McCrone, president from 1974 to 2002 Rollin Richmond, president from 2003 to…
Former Humboldt State President Alistair McCrone Has Died at 91, Cal Poly Announces
…The McCrones have been long-time supporters of various areas throughout the University—including the Geology department, the Library, Youth Educational Services, and others. He helped establish the McCrone Promising Faculty Scholars…
Some Guy Tried to Snatch People’s Mail From Them, Used a Road Sign and PVC Pipe as Weapons, Then Barricaded Himself in a Fortuna Home, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Jed Arthur Stoll Booking PhotoOn Aug. 20, 2023, at about 1:33 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the…
SIX RIVERS FIRES: Lone Pine Fire Across from Tish Tang Grows to 1,600 Acres; Parts of Orleans, Somes Bar Under Evacuation Warning From Pearch Fire
…Full suppression tactics continue on the Lost Fire, estimated at 351 acres. The fire is located in the Lost Man Creek watershed west of Holter Ridge Road and south of the Lost…
THIS WEEK in SUPES: Board Considers Changes to the Cannabis-Funding 'Project Trellis' Program, Several Grant Applications, and More!
…Two of the applications are located outside mapped priority watersheds, the staff report states, and the other two don’t meet the requirements or the intent of the grant program. “None of…
OBITUARY: William Elijah Price, 2007-2023
…William was the epitome of kindness, always ready to help in any way he could. He was the best big brother, happy to spend time with his four younger siblings who absolutely…
OBITUARY: Frederick Arthur Rowen, 1942-2023
…With the devoted care of his wife, Virginia, the strong support of his two sons, Fred Jr. and Brad, the weekly help of Alisa Osburn and in recent months the wonderful care…
OBITUARY: Duane Harry Kempf, 1961-2023
Duane Harry Kempf, a life-long resident of Humboldt County, passed away peacefully in his family home in Loleta on June 5, 2023, after a long battle with illness at the age…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: We Can Be Heroes, Just For One Day
…They’re all heroines for the next five minutes, and I want to talk about epic heroines.The literary form known as the epic is old, at least four thousand years old…
(UPDATE) FIRE ROUNDUP: Lone Pine Fire Grows to 1,200 Acres; Red Flag Warning in Effect for Humboldt, Trinity Counties
…The Lone Pine Fire, estimated at 1,200 acres, continues to creep along the forest floor with few flare ups overnight. Crews are directing the fire slowly down the Tish Tang ridgeline…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Kids Beat Montana to Uphold Right to a Healthy Environment
…In a powerful 103 page ruling, Judge Kathy Seely outlined the facts about climate change and how Montana's failure to consider greenhouse gas emissions when reviewing permits directly harmed the plaintiffs…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Humboldt County Fashion Options in the 1850s Were Truly Dismal, According to These Dandy Young Men From Pennsylvania
…Our garments in the mean time had become a little the worse of the wear for tramping among the bushes & logs makes the wear and tare considerable, particularly the latter. Fortunately we…
POLL! What is Downtown Arcata's Best Restaurant?
…For the purposes of this poll, Downtown Arcata is defined as everywhere on or north of Samoa Boulevard, south of the Sunset Avenue exit, west of Highway 101 and… well, you get…
SEC Accuses Timothy Overturf, Owner and CEO of Local Investment Firm Sisu Capital, of Defrauding Clients With Help From His Dad
…In the less than six years that the company was registered as an investment advisor with the State of California, the complaint says, “Sisu offered investment advisory and portfolio management services to…
FIRE UPDATE: ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Reported Throughout the Hoopa Valley; Lone Pine Fire Grows to 500 Acres with Five Percent Containment
Screenshot of smoke map via airnow.gov.###State agencies are reporting “unhealthy” to “hazardous” air quality conditions throughout the Hoopa Valley, the result of multiple fires burning inland. Residents in the area…
As Another Housing Project Stalls, California Lawmakers Call For Sweeping Changes to CEQA
Students move into the University of California, Berkeley dorms in Berkeley on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo by Semantha Norris, CalMattersIn case you forgot, your new noisy neighbors are still considered a source…
OBITUARY: Norman Joseph Lewis Jr., 1977-2023
…Service will be located at the Hoopa Cemetery at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023. The reception will be held at the Neighborhood Facilities (NF) Gym after the service.Honorary pallbearers…
OBITUARY: Marie Giampaolo, 1928-2023
Marie Giampaolo, age 95, of Eureka passed away in the early morning hours of August 8th with family by her side. Marie is survived by her daughter Patty Merideth (Ken), son Jim…
OBITUARY: Kenneth Eugene Chapman, 1960-2023
Kenneth Eugene Chapman passed away peacefully August 5, 2023 at home in Fortuna at the age of 63. Kenny was born in Fortuna, CA on July 8, 1960. He is survived by…
POLL! What is Most Likely to Draw You to the 2023 Humboldt County Fair?
…If you haven't yet, take a gander at the full schedule of fair events here. Then, let the world know what aspect of the fair you're most excited about in…
Estranged Family Member Allegedly Forces Entry Into Eureka-Area Home, Steals Valuables and Vandalizes the House, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Brian Miller Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn Aug. 15, 2023, at about 9:14 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were…
Woman Wanted on a Felony Warrant Arrested in Blue Lake While Sitting in a Car With Drug Paraphernalia in Plain Sight, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: LoureiroOn Aug. 16, 2023, at about 6:48 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Blue Lake area conducted…