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Despite Union Opposition, Many Teachers Support Dyslexia Screening for All Students
Martha Herrera, a nanny, house cleaner and member of a state advisory committee that issued a set of first-in-the-nation workplace safety guidelines for domestic workers this year, in San…
OBITUARY: Virginia Morrison Waters, 1938-2023
…The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to CAHP Widow and Orphans´ Trust Fund, Humboldt Historical Society, or the charity of your choice.###The obituary above was submitted…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | March 1, 2023
…California’s COVID pandemic has officially ended, Trinidad has no water, plus several local TV stations are off the air due to weather woes. Those stories and more in today’s online…
Early Morning Fire Guts Home in Eureka’s Rosewood Neighborhood; Two Hospitalized, Cause Still Under Investigation
…During the firefighting operations the powerline from the street to the house fell between the residence and the neighboring home, creating a significant life hazard. Firefighters were able to isolate the area…
Which Humboldt County Band Should We Export to Rescue King Charles' Dreary Coronation Concert?
Multiple reports claim that Harry Styles, Adele, Elton John, Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls have all declined to perform at the coronation concert for King Charles III. Cheeky! So! Which Humboldt…
Major Water Main Break in Trinidad Likely to Affect Customers for Several Days, Staff Says
The approximate location of the break. A huge break in an 8-inch water main along Scenic Drive early this morning has left the town of Trinidad entirely mostly without water, city…
Jump-Starting Electric Car Batteries: Will Supply Problems Stall California’s Mandate?
After more than 30 years toiling in obscurity in the ultra-complex world of battery technology, Kurt Kelty and the other chemists, electrical engineers and minerals experts racing to design the next…
OBITUARY: Nin Nickles Myers, 1988-2023
…Nin also loved to be by the river. If you couldn’t find him he was most likely down by the river fishing or enjoying being in the solitude the river had…
OBITUARY: Carmen Louise McCovey Moon, 1938-2023
…Carmen was born on Friday the 13th according to her mom, but the Government put her date as the 12th. She never knew that until she was applying for her passport, and…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 28, 2023
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TODAY IN SUPES: Board Puts $29M Jail Expansion Project Out for Bids
Project design illustration for the county's planned Community Corrections Re-Entry Resource Center by architectural firm Nichols, Melberg, & Rossetto. | Image via County of Humboldt.# # #On Tuesday morning, the Humboldt County Board…
Which of These AI-Generated Sketches Give You the Most Hope For the Future of Humanity?
Today, the staff at LoCO decided to take a break from all the bummer around us and waste time with one of the countless AI sites now available. We stumbled upon Scribble…
Man Found Dead at Old Town Bus Stop Early This Morning
…Officers responded to the scene and quickly called for the coroner.The subject was a male, confirmed Asst. Chief Brian Stephens. He said that the cause of death will not be known…
COVID Disparities Grow as California Ends State of Emergency
…The local health department’s contract with the vaccine provider the coalition uses expired the same day the emergency order ended, but Olaguez said they’re working with the department to use…
OBITUARY: Barbara ‘Mousie’ Stafslien, 1945-2023
…While at the university Barbara earned the nickname “Mousie” because she had pet mice. She would be known as “Mousie” by most people from this point forward.After the birth of their…
OBITUARY: Rosa Roete, 1935-2023
Rosa Roete September 6, 1935-February 21, 2023 Rosa, born in Aalst, Belgium to the late Gustaf and Josephine deSchryver, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on February 21…
21-Year-Old Blue Lake Woman Killed in Friday Morning Solo-Vehicle Crash on 101, CHP Says
Press release from the California Highway Patrol: On February 24, 2023, at approximately 5:59 A.M., a solo vehicle fatal traffic crash occurred on US-101 southbound, south of the West…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 27, 2023
…Other than the cool tornadic waterspout in Shelter Cove, the weather has been a bit of a pain with multiple highway closures and power outages making life in Humboldt a bear. A…
BLOOD NEEDED! It’s So Cold Out That People are Forgetting to Donate and There’s a Really Critical Shortage, Blood Bank Says
…We need more of them! Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels.Press release from the Northern California Community Blood Bank: The Northern California Community Blood Bank today announced that a number of…
Suspect in Forcible Carjacking Arrested in Fortuna
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Joseph Allan Edison Grenz Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional FacilityOn Feb. 25, 2023, at about 8:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s…
Which Highway Out of Humboldt Could You Do Without?
Highway 101 North! Let Last Chance Grade slide into the ocean already! Don't need it! Highway 96! Pretty, sure, but I'm not trying to go to Yreka! Highway 299! Uh…
Waterspout Spotted at Shelter Cove
…Check out the following video, captured by local Micah Crumbaugh. Cool, no? If you're unfamiliar with this rarer weather phenomenon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides the following explanation:Tornadic…
GUEST OPINION: CalPoly Uproar Highlights Arcata’s Dearth of Off-Campus Housing, and the Public’s Not Helping
Arcata’s Gateway Area | City of Arcata# # #My name is Juan Giovanni Guerrero, and I am the Associated Students President of Cal Poly Humboldt. My role is to serve as the official…
Suspect Arrested for Assault in Whitethorn Which Caused ‘Extensive Injuries’ to Acquaintance
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 25, 2023, at about 12:01 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence the 800 block…
Humboldt County Supervisors Expected to Open Bidding Process for Jail Expansion, New Community Corrections Re-Entry Resource Center
File photo.After a nice two-week break, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is back in business! This week’s agenda is full of consent calendar items – 32 to be exact…
ATTEMPTED MURDER INVESTIGATION: Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect They Say Shot at a Man Exiting His Home
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 26, 2023, at about 1:19 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a property on the 33000…
(UPDATE: OPEN) Highway 101 Closed Again From Garberville to Ukiah Following Heavy Snow
…As of this writing, the Caltrans Quickmap shows the entire highway shut down between Garberville and Ukiah.We'll update you as the situation changes. Stay cozy out there.
In the Wake of Jestine Green’s Tragic Death, Eureka Grapples With Mental Health and Housing Challenges Among the Homeless Community
…The workshop will include presentations about the conditions of approval outlined in both the city and the county’s emergency shelter ordinances and the steps required to create a shelter space for…
‘Dream Big:’ Cannabis Workers Search for New Futures as Emerald Triangle Economy Withers
Leann Greene of the Humboldt Workforce Coalition at the Humboldt County Library in Garberville on Feb. 8, 2023. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMattersGARBERVILLE — Leann Greene’s rose-colored glasses are scratched…
Emerald Triangle Communities Were Built on Cannabis. Legalization Has Pushed Them to the Brink
Joseph Felice (right) and Kim Payne wait in line to receive food at the Trinity County Food Bank distribution at the Trinity County Fairgrounds on Feb. 8, 2023. Photo by Martin do…