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OBITUARY: C.A. ‘Art’ Vanderklis, 1937-2022
Corstiaan “Art” Vanderklis was born on July 4, 1937, in Gouda, Holland, and left this earth on Sunday, August 7, 2022.Art lived in the Netherlands under German occupation during WWII, until…
OBITUARY: Joan Marie DaMant, 1934-2022
Joan Marie DaMantMay 1, 1934 - July 17, 2022Joan was a devout Catholic who departed this life at the age of 88 at 11:11 a.m., the angel hour, on July 17…
North Coast Conservation Groups File Lawsuit Against Federal Energy Regulators to Protect Threatened Eel River Fish Species
Cape Horn Dam and Van Arsdale Reservoir on the Eel River, part of the Potter Valley Project. | Photo via CalTroutNorth Coast conservation groups are suing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over…
Two Eureka Parolees Arrested on Fentanyl, Weapons Charges
Crumley and Keeler | HCDTF Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release:On August 16th , 2022 agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) conducted a parole search on Morgan Crumley (36…
The Spring Salmon Run on the Klamath Rebounded a Bit This Year, Says Karuk Tribe, but Mudslides Put the Fish in Peril
Spring salmon census numbers over time, via the Karuk Tribe. Click to enlarge.Press release from the Karuk Tribe: This year, 290 wild spring Chinook salmon made the 85-mile trek up…
Arcata City Council Race Updates: Joe Ostini Didn’t Qualify; Candidate Statements Available for Your Viewing Pleasure
Which of these candidates will earn a seat in the Arcata City Council chambers? | Stephanie McGearyPREVIOUSLY'I’m 100% Running Again’: Embattled City Councilmember Brett Watson Announces Re-election BidCouncilmember Meredith Matthews…
TONIGHT in EUREKA CITY COUNCIL: Staff Present Changes to Digital Billboard Rules in the Coastal Zone, Eddy Alexander Outlines Marketing Efforts for the Upcoming Year, and More!
…Staff presented the modified amendment to the commission last month but were asked by commissioners and members of the public to adopt stricter regulations.“During the meeting, City staff went back and…
FIRE UPDATE: 21,609 Acres Burned and Growing Containment, But Weather Promises Some Tough Days Ahead
From the management of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex: Crew Working on Six River Lightning Complex. Photo via Inciweb.CURRENT CONDITIONSThe Lightning Complex Fire is currently 21,609 acres with 19% containment…
Four Things to Know About Colorado River Water in California
Photo by Gert Boers on Unsplash###Southern California water districts are grappling with what the fallout could look like if supplies from a critical source — the rapidly drying Colorado River — are cut…
OBITUARY: Joetta Ruth Holsinger, 1933-2022
…in the sanctuary, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. If you would like to donate to the memorial for Joetta, contributions can be made to First Covenant Church of Eureka…
Supes to Consider Pursuing a Welcome Center at the Humboldt-Mendocino County Border
Google Earth image of a Caltrans-owned parcel along the west east side of Hwy. 101, at the Humboldt-Mendocino county border, now being considered for development of a welcome center.###Does…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) DOLOS MOVED: Captain Leroy Zerlang on the Importance of Preserving Eureka’s Maritime History
…Father Michael Cloney places one of the quarters. For years Cloney has blessed the Madaket at the beginning of its season and he's had a long history with the dolos. "I…
FIRE UPDATE: Six Rivers Complex Merges into Two Fires; Now 19,272 Acres, 17 Percent Contained
Photos via Inciweb.Press release from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex management team:INCIDENT INFORMATION Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Trinity County Sheriff, and Humboldt County…
Man Arrested in Fire Evacuation Zone Possibly Linked With Trinity County Burglaries, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: White. On Aug. 12, 2022, at about 6:20 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to assist the California Highway Patrol…
OBITUARY: Maria Sofia ‘Sophie’ Mercedes Constable, 1932-2022
…She was caregiver to multiple people in her spare time in the Eureka area. She had many of friends through the area and had some even come to live with us for…
OBITUARY: ‘Chet’ Chester James Branum Jr.,
…Chet was the loving husband of 26 years to his wife, Kathi Branum, “the worlds best Dad” to Jennifer and Amy Branum, Amy Schimansky and Grant Sooter. A fun loving grandpa to…
FIRE UPDATE: Six Rivers Fires Near 17,000 Acres, With 15 Percent Containment;
Photo via Inciweb.Press release from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex management team:INCIDENT INFORMATION Unified Command: Six Rivers National Forest, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Trinity County Sheriff, and Humboldt County…
Arcata Teen Flown Out of Area After Suffering ‘Major’ Injuries in Highway 101 Head-On Collision; Driver of Other Vehicle Suspected of DUI
…A maroon KIA Sedona, driven by Joe Kencke, was traveling northbound on US-101, south of the Toyota.The Toyota crossed over the double yellow lines into the northbound lane of traffic…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Them Old Book Banning Blues
In the fall of 1960 I was just getting used to living away from home, taking my first engineering classes at the University of London, when the verdict came in: Lady Chatterley…
FIRE UPDATE: Six Rivers Lightning Complex Now 15,232 Acres, 12 Percent Contained
The Six Rivers Complex on August 10 from the Incident Command Post | Photo: firefighter Steven Douglas with Cedar Mountain Fire, via Inciweb.As of Saturday morning the Six Rivers Lightning Complex — a…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Exploring California’s Coasts, With Obi Kaufmann
Obi Kaufmann, naturalist and best-selling author, joins Gang Green to talk about his new book, The Coasts of California: A California Field Atlas. Like his previous best sellers, The Coasts of…
OBITUARY: Cory Anthony Cassevah, 1999-2022
Cory Anthony CassevahAugust 7, 1999- August 1, 2022Cory Anthony Cassevah, 22, died in his sleep on Monday August 1.Born to Sedona Bowser and the late Lawrence “Bud” Cassevah, Jr on August…
OBITUARY: Donn Martello, 1951-2022
Donn passed away quietly at the age of 71 in the beautiful mountains of Humboldt County in July 2022.A true craftsman, Donn had an undeniable gift and could create anything with…
ARCATA CITY COUNCIL RACE: Five Candidates Have Officially Qualified for the Ballot; Two More Waiting to Have Signatures Verified
Who do you want to see on the Arcata City Council?| File photo: Stephanie McGeary### Well, it is done, Arcata. The official deadline to submit nomination papers to run for Arcata City…
Dangerous Levels of Cyanobacteria Identified in Big Lagoon
Anabaena, a toxin-producing cyanobacteria, in and around dying green algae. | Rich Fadness, NCRWQCB###Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:Local Public and Environmental Health officials…
EUREKA COUNCIL RACES SET! Castellano to Run Unopposed; Head-to-Head Races in Third, Fifth Wards; Another Week for Mayoral Nomations
These candidates believe they are the ones to represent this peculiar shade of red/orange, which we don't know what to call. What do you call it? Photo: Andrew Goff.###Incumbent…
Harris Street Closed in Front of Redwood Acres After Speeding Motorist Almost Hits Firefighter
…Due to the large amount of resources assigned to the incident, large equipment such as fire engines, hand crew buses, and bull dozers are utilizing the parking area on the north side…
Humboldt Bay Marathon to Draw Hundreds to Eureka This Weekend; Elite Runner Plans to Shatter Course Record
Patrick Hutton has been racing in marathons across the country for the last nine years, and this weekend he will run his first ever course in beautiful Humboldt County – the Humboldt Bay…
State Fines Unlicensed Cannabis Grower More Than $300K for Runoff That Threatens Mad River Water Quality
Photo looking downstream at the road crossing an unnamed tributary to the Mad River on the Szagora LLC property, near the Humboldt/Trinity County border. | Image via Water Board.###Press release from…
FIRE UPDATE: 14,000 Acres Burned in Six Rivers Complex as of Today
The Cedar Fire — since merged with the Waterman fire — above the incident command post on the evening of Aug. 10. Photo by firefighter Steven Douglas, via Inciweb.Press release from the Six…