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OBITUARY: Raemel Oliveira, 1949-2023
…She would get up early to chop kindling for the stove and in the afternoon, she would stack hay, feed the livestock, do yard work, and bring in vegetables from the garden…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Chatting with ChatGPT
…Barry Evans.What are the dangers of ChatGPT?…Because ChatGPT is only as unbiased as the data it is trained on, there is a risk that the model will reinforce existing prejudices…
Hwy. 101 is Open!
…101 is open to one-way controlled traffic just south of Garberville in Mendocino County, according to the Caltrans District 1 Facebook page. Caltrans urges people passing through the area to drive…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Save Money While Saving the Planet
…Aisha Cisna and Stephen Kullman of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority walk through the incentives available to homeowners who want to make climate-smart improvements to their homes. For more, check out…
OBITUARY: Sherae O’Shaughnessy, 1985-2023
On January 10th, 2023 the world lost one of its brightest stars in Sherae Marie O'Shaughnessy. Children lost a mother, parents lost a daughter, siblings lost a sister and countless friends…
OBITUARY: Serafin Machado, 1982-2022
…He knew which pools the steelhead were in, the best trails for the biggest bucks, and where the chanterelle mushrooms grew the best. After high school graduation, Serafin joined the United States…
OBITUARY: Lloyd Wallace, 1947-2023
…However, his plans changed when he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He served two tours in Nam and earned his nickname, Sarge.After the war, Lloyd worked for…
OBITUARY: Aaron Roslosnik, 1986-2023
…in the Ingraham Hall gymnasium at Eureka First Church of the Nazarene on 2039 E St.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Aaron’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 24, 2023
…101 is Closed from Garberville to Willits Due to Winter-Induced ChaosFIRE HYDRANT ART in ARCATA?! The City is Looking to Add Some Color to G and H Streets and Wants Your…
FIRE HYDRANT ART in ARCATA?! The City is Looking to Add Some Color to G and H Streets and Wants Your Input
Arcata artists and art fans will be excited to know that the City is adding more color to its streets, with a plan to invite local painters to creatively decorate fire hydrants…
The Future of Quake-Damaged Fernbridge is Uncertain; New Bridge May Need to Be Built, Caltrans Says
Fernbridge, dubbed the "Queen of Bridges" upon its construction in 1911, suffered damage during December's 6.4 magnitude earthquake.# # #At nearly 112 years old, Fernbridge is showing its age. After suffering…
[UPDATING] Hwy. 101 is Closed from Garberville to Willits Due to Winter-Induced Chaos
…Visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for the latest road conditions.As of this writing, Hwy. 101 also remains closed from the junction of State Route 20 south of Willits to the…
18-Year-Old Arrested in McKinleyville for Allegedly Driving a Stolen Vehicle
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Augustus Allen Gibbens | Booking photoOn Feb. 23, 2023, at about 9:07 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in McKinleyville…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 23, 2023
…Yes, we are also going to discuss the snow. From how the weather is affecting road conditions to emergency shelter options, to what Humboldt can expect in the days to come. Those…
So, Uh, Did You Play in the Snow or What?
…Are you kidding? I awoke, saw everyone's snow photos on my phone, then wisely opted to not leave the warmth and comfort of my bed for the remainder of the day…
[UPDATE: Re-Opened] Hwy. 101 Fully Closed at Last Chance Grade Due to Downed Trees and Snow
…Check https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or the QuickMap app for the most up-to-date road conditions. Photo via Caltrans District 1
Fieldbrook Burglary Suspects Arrested After Traffic Stop
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Feb. 22, 2023, at about 7:35 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to investigate a burglary in progress…
Eureka Announces Upcoming ‘Authorized Encampment and Tiny House Workshop’ to Explore Housing Options for Humboldt’s Homeless
Press release from the City of Eureka:On February 28th , the City of Eureka will be hosting a workshop to describe and discuss the approval process and requirements to establish an authorized…
(PHOTOS) Yes, This is the Most Snow Coastal Humboldt Has Seen in More Than Three Decades
Snow on the beach near Manila. | Photo by Jennifer Savage.# # #Ask any crotchety old-timer or loquacious longtime local and they'll tell ya: We ain't seen this much snow 'round…
New Documentary Short Gives Voice to People on the Front Lines of Humboldt County’s Housing Crisis
Local artist Sequoyah Faulk today released an 18-minute documentary called "Humboldt is Home," which offers an up-close portrait of the county's ongoing homelessness crisis.The short film, which features…
OBITUARY: Fred Vanni, 1929-2022
Fred John Vanni, of Arcata, California, was the first born son of Angelo and Nida Vanni, making his entrance into the world October 28th,1929. Angelo and Nida were long-time Arcata…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 22, 2023
…Arcata Will Host Online Public Workshop Thursday Evening to Gather Your Design Input(VIDEO) Logging Truck Overturns on Highway 101 in Front of Legend of Bigfoot75 Trees Cut Down Along the Arcata…
NEED SHELTER? Many Extreme Weather Shelters Have Opened in Humboldt to Offer Refuge from the Storm
File photo courtesy of Arcata House PartnershipWith Northwest California in the midst of an intense winter storm, many of our local nonprofit organizations and emergency centers have opened extreme weather shelters to…
Eureka City Council Seeks Affordable Housing Funds, Ends Local COVID Emergency Declaration, Reinstating Water Shutoffs for Delinquent Utility Bills, and More!
…It will be presented to the council in the coming months. The council agreed to accept the report but did not take any formal action on the item. ###You can find a…
Drug Task Force Arrests Man, Seizes Weapons and Two Pounds of Meth From Eureka Residence
…When agents arrived on scene, Fleming was scene attempting to flee out the rear of the residence where he was detained without incident. Upon a search of the property agents located over…
College of the Redwoods Student Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Dorm Room
File photo.# # #A College of the Redwoods student died this morning after being found unresponsive in her dormitory room, located on the school's main campus, a college spokesperson confirmed to the…
Ferndale’s Foggy Bottoms Boys Honored as Climate Smart Farmers of the Year
Thomas and Cody Nicholson Stratton | Image via CAFFPress release from the Community Alliance with Family Farmers:Humboldt-based farmers the Foggy Bottoms Boys have been honored as the 2023 “Climate Smart Farmers…
GATEWAY AREA PLAN: Arcata Will Host Online Public Workshop Thursday Evening to Gather Your Design Input
View of Arcata showing the Gateway Area boundary | Images from the draft Gateway Area Plan###Do you have thoughts and feelings about Arcata’s Gateway Area Plan? Of course you do! The…
(VIDEO) Logging Truck Overturns on Highway 101 in Front of Legend of Bigfoot
As you might've expected, the weather has made it a bit hairy on North Coast roadways today. This morning Highway 101 was briefly closed after a big rig driver failed to…
How Many Humboldt Snow Days a Year Can You Handle?
…When I tell people I live in California I want them to picture me on the beach. Eh, one or two for the sheer novelty of it all. (For my dog, mostly…