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OBITUARY: Keith Hess, 1966-2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Hess, who died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Keith was a beloved husband, father, friend, son…
POLL! With Rising Food Costs, Are You Going Out to Eat at Humboldt Restaurants Less Often?
…It turns out I am not immune to the effects of THE ECONOMY. No! Keep the steak and lobster flowing, baby! I've always just made ramen at home. I will continue…
ARCATA CITY COUNCIL: Adding a Bike Lane to Part of H Street, Possible New Public Transit Bus Line on This Week's Agenda
…Initially, because of the narrow width of the street, plans for repaving that section of road included the addition of sharrows –- the road markings (also known as shared lane markings or SLMs…
More Grant $$$! Rotary Club of Eureka Offering $100K for One Community Project That Benefits Residents
Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash###Press release from Rotary Club of Eureka:In honor of its centennial year, the Rotary Club of Eureka is offering a single $100,000 grant from…
Humboldt County Will Soon Transition to Voter’s Choice-Style Elections, and the County Wants Your Input
###Press release from the Humboldt County Elections Office:The Humboldt County Office of Elections is seeking input from Humboldt County voters on the county’s draft Election Administration Plan (EAP).BackgroundThe County…
Coast Central Credit Union Offering Grants of $3,000-$25,000 to Local Organizations
Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash###Press release from Coast Central Credit Union:Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that the fall 2023 round of its Community Investment Program is now open…
Man Throws Camp Chairs During Fight at Swimmer’s Delight Campground, Injuring Two Women, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Alan Wayne Mills Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn July 30, 2023, at about 11:28 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies…
California Needs Thousands of Nurses, but Leaders Can’t Agree on How to Fill Jobs
…According to the Hospital Association of Southern California, nursing vacancy rates among local hospitals exceed 30%. Prior to the pandemic the average vacancy rate was 6%. “Within the last year and a…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Forking Paths of the Multiverse
…It appeals to a generation that has grown up with (among other things) the Marvel Cinematic Universe; an audience fascinated by the notion that the multiverse of Doctor Strange might actually be…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: What’s a Walkable Community?
…Dan joins the show to talk about how we can rethink our road system to be safe for all people on foot, on bikes, and in cars.READ MORE:"How Do We…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Son of Abolitionist John Brown Ran a Very Successful Humboldt County Sheep Ranch
Nellie Brown Groves, the youngest child of Salmon and Abbie Hinckley Brown, was born in Rohnerville in 1878. Today she is living in Poulsbo, Washington. I first learned of this remarkable little…
OBITUARY: Kim Eugene Lucas, 1950-2023
…One of his great life joys was the annual roundup and branding at the ranch. He was appreciative and proud of the way he and his siblings worked together to make ranching…
OBITUARY: Richard (Alan) Burns, 1955-2023
Richard (Alan) Burns December 11, 1955 — June 6, 2023 It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Richard Alan Burns (67) on June 6, 2023. He passed…
OBITUARY: Gwenn Lynnore Cloepfil, 1931-2023
…She kept the home going and was at Howard’s side while he progressed in the J. C. Penney, Co. which involved multiple moves in California and Oregon over the years. Howard…
(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: Ray Olson is Joined by Local Authors Barry Evans and Jerry Rohde for a Tour of the Historic Table Bluff Cemetery
Have you ever visited the Table Bluff Cemetery? Did you even know that there was a Table Bluff Cemetery? Well, you might be interested in checking it out, after watching the latest…
Vietnam War-Era Explosive Found in Bushes on Scotia Walking Trail
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On July 27, 2023, at about 12:03 p.m., a community member contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Center to…
The Eureka City Council Will be Working Through Some of the City's Biggest-Ticket Items on Tuesday, Including Downtown Parking and a New Plan for the Waterfront
…The Waterfront Area Plan covers all of three "districts" that have been defined by the city — the "Old Town District," the "Library District" and the "Commercial Bayfront District." Those places are depicted…
OBITUARY: Julie Marie Rundell, 1958-2023
…Julie passed on Sunday, July 23rd at the AutoXpo. This was one of her favorite things to do, she lived the cars and talking to the hit and miss engine people. She…
POLL! Well, Would You Like to Discuss UFOs Now?
…Do we have to? YES! WE HAVE TO! You heard David Grusch tell congress the government has the "biologics" of "non-human" pilots, right?!? You know what that means?! EVERYTHING!!! Still, I…
A Bear Got Out to Tuluwat Island, Messed Up a Plum Tree and Dumped Over a Trash Can Full of Chicken Feed
…He ventured outside to investigate and heard the sounds of an animal on his deck. That's when he saw it: the hind end of … something going over the edge of the…
Fortuna Police Arrest Two Teenagers for Attempted Homicide in Connection With Alleged Drive-By Shooting
Press release from the Fortuna Police Department: On Monday, July 24, 2023 at approximately 8:45 PM the Fortuna Police Department received a report of a shooting in the area of 16th…
Person Found Dead at Downtown Eureka Bus Stop
…Kasey DesadierA 58-year-old man was found deceased inside the bus stop located near the corner of Fifth and K streets in Eureka Wednesday evening. The Eureka Police Department tells the…
College of the Redwoods Students to Be Temporarily Housed at Bear River Casino
College of the Redwoods release: Bear River Rancheria and College of the Redwoods (CR) have established a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to temporarily house CR Residence Hall students at the Bear…
California Forbids Plans to Unmask Workers at In-N-Out — and Most Other Workplaces
…In a memo, the company said it wants to “emphasize the importance of customer service. And the ability to show our Associates’ smiles and other facial features.” It is allowing employees to…
NEW CITIZENS: 26 People From Around the World Naturalized in Nature at Redwood National and State Parks
…For many, it was their first time visiting the park. The Humboldt Harmonaires provided the music for the event, including the National Anthem. United State Citizen and Immigration Services and National Park…
OBITUARY: Jane Cowling Bennett Ford, 1946-2023
Jane Cowling Bennett Ford of Fieldbrook passed away in her home at the age of 77 on June 14, 2023. She was born in Bennington on January 28, 1946. Jane grew up…
Arcata Planning Commission Approves Development With 22 Apartments and Two Commercial Units on Vacant Lot Next to Greenview Market
…Opponents of the project — many of whom spoke at the meeting — could still appeal the decision to the Arcata City Council. The project, submitted by local company North Star Development LLC, will…
POLL! Who Would You Like to See Succeed Senator Dianne Feinstein?
Senator Dianne Feinstein has announced her intent to retire at the end of her current term. Which of the following contenders — who've either declared they will run or who, at the…
Multiagency Operation to Contain a Despondent, Armed Man Driving Between Eureka and Arcata Ends After the Subject Was Tasered, Eureka Police Say
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On July 25, 2023, at about 10:30 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 200 block of Dollison St. for…
Eureka Mayor Requests City Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff for Late Business Owner Leon Warmuth
…By request of the Mayor and order of the City Manager, all flags at City facilities will be flown at half- staff on Thursday, July 27th in honor of Leon Thomas Warmuth…