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Humboldt Bay Fire Using Sonar Scans, Dive Team to Search for Two Men Who Went Missing on Humboldt Bay
…The US Coast Guard suspended its rescue operations Wednesday evening, but Humboldt Bay Fire continues to look for the pair. Read about the latest efforts in the Humboldt Bay Fire release below…
It’s BURN PERMIT Season! Starting Sunday, You Must Fill Out the Paperwork Prior to Lighting Things on Fire
…A North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) burn permit is required any time you burn vegetation.The CAL FIRE Humboldt – Del Norte Unit wants to emphasize the importance of following…
Armed Robbery Suspect Barricades Himself in Riverwalk Drive Cabin, Brought Into Custody After Pepperball Fusillade, Fortuna Police Department Says
…and wrapped up at about 1 in the morning. Also he said that the lacerations to the suspect's face evident in the photo below happened after he left the custody of…
GOT EXPIRED PILLS? Humboldt’s Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: This Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will join countless other law enforcement agencies across the nation for National…
Who’s Missing From California’s Community Colleges?
…A big factor holding students back was affordability, with 43% of the 400 prospective students surveyed saying that even though the state’s community college tuition is among the lowest in the…
California’s Youngest Children Need More Mental Health Support, Advocates Say in Request for Funding
…The advocates and some legislators are lobbying the Newsom administration to include the money in the revised budget, which is expected in May. Democratic Sen. Josh Newman of Brea agreed the state…
OBITUARY: John Bernard McManus, 1964-2022
John Bernard McManus, loving father to his son Johnny, passed away in the early morning on April 25, 2022 at the age of 57 from ALS. He was cared for throughout his…
OBITUARY: Jacqueline Theadora Risling, 1963-2022
Jacqueline “Jackie” Theadora Risling was born on December 24, 1963 and began her journey on April 23, 2022, at the age of 58. Jackie was born in Arcata and was a lifelong…
OBITUARY: Melinda Groom, 1940-2022
…They shared a love of the outdoors, and got engaged in the Muir Hut, on Muir Pass in the Sierra Nevada mountains. They married in 1962. From Pasadena they moved to Ithaca…
Possibly the Largest Cruise Ship to Ever Dock in Humboldt Bay Will Arrive Next Week, Offloading Hundreds of Tourists Into Humboldt County
The Seven Seas Mariner | Photos provided by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.A 709-foot cruise ship, twice the size of the Silver Explorer that visited Humboldt in 2018, will dock in Humboldt…
EPD Officer Discovers Gun in Engine Compartment During Traffic Stop; Driver Arrested on Felony Possession Charges
…During the search, the officer located a fanny pack containing .380 auto pistol ammunition in the engine compartment of the vehicle. A further search of the engine compartment revealed a loaded .380…
FEES TOO DAMN HIGH? State Cannabis Agency Wants Feedback on its Equity Fee Waiver Program
Photo by Jeff W on Unsplash.###For some time now, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has sought to redress some of the legacy of the War on Drugs by waving fees…
Myers Flat and a Redway Trailer Park Hosted the Marijuana Eradication Team Yesterday, and Much Weed Was Raided
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On April 27, 2022, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served two search warrants to investigate illegal…
Correctional Deputy Injured in Jail Assault by Kneeland Murder Suspect, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: MedeirosA correctional deputy was injured Wednesday during an assault inside the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. On April 27, 2022, at about 6:10…
Lower Cost, Slower Gains: California Prepares Controversial New Climate Strategy
…At a workshop last week, air board officials said they will present the board with the option that has the least impact on the state’s economy rather than accelerating the pace…
Where’s Trump? A Campaign Fixture in Some States, His Name Is Nearly Absent in California
Delegates wear hats and pins in support of former President Donald Trump during the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim on April 23, 2022. Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMattersMore than a…
OBITUARY: Sharon Loyce Aslanian, 1952-2022
…The family would like to convey their appreciation to the many people who supported and cared for Sharon throughout her challenging journey and all the incredible staff at Hospice of Humboldt. Friends…
OBITUARY: Patricia (Pat) Ann Reimonenq, 1940-2022
…As a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church, she made weekly flower arrangements for the altar from her garden and never missed the opportunity to crochet a scarf or hat for…
OBITUARY: Doris Gail Lunsford, 1949-2022
Doris Gail Lunsford went home to her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2022.She was the fifth child born to Herman and Velva Lunsford on April 11, 1949 in Fresno.She…
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Father and Son Fishermen Who Went Missing in Humboldt Bay
…Tuesday by the missing men’s family, reporting that the two men had launched their 16-foot boat late Tuesday morning from Fields Landing to test their motor.Watchstanders directed the launch…
Supervisors Decide to Leave Payroll Duties With Auditor-Controller for Now, Hire an Outside Firm for Payroll Audit
Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez addresses the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. | Screenshot.On Tuesday, in a rare instance of communal accord, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support a…
MEASURE K: Humboldt County Wants Voters to Re-renew the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
…a once-loved Dodge Neon carelessly dumped on the side of the road. Ah, yes, you begrudgingly whisper. The cycle begins.The severity of the dumped car lifecycle generally depends on where…
California Sports Betting Initiative Backed by FanDuel, DraftKings Would Block Small Competitors
Photo by Tim Hart on Unsplash###One of the measures Californians will likely get to vote on this fall does more than just allow betting on sports: Critics are concerned it will…
(UPDATE) Two Fishermen Missing on Humboldt Bay; Coast Guard Conducts Search Overnight
…Deputies are assisting the @USCG with a search for two missing fishermen in the Humboldt Bay area. The men’s boat was located partially submerged approx. 1/2 mile NE of King…
OBITUARY: John Kent Morgan, 1954-2022
John Kent MorganJune 28, 1954 – April 20, 2022John was born and raised in Riverside, California, the oldest of three, and son of the Honorable John B. Morgan (attorney/judge) and Gertrude Murdoch…
OBITUARY: José L. Valadão, 1935-2022
…Valadão (lovingly known as Joe) was born in the village of the Punta Fajã Grande, Flores, Azores, Portugal on September 16, 1935 to João and Avelina Mateus.Joe passed away on the…
Supervisors Agree to Forward Workforce Development Board’s Concerns Over Paz Dominguez, Funding Issues to State Agencies
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. | Screenshot.###Fallout from the county's fiscal management problems just keeps spreading.On Tuesday, following another contentious hearing with Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez, the Board…
Who Has Proven They are Worthy of Running Eureka’s First Rooftop Restaurant/Bar Space?
…Curious, we reached out to David Wells of Wells Commercial Real Estate — the company tasked with handling potential applicants — to ask how the hunt is going. A video "flythru" of the new…
Meet The Litas! Humboldt Womxn’s Motorcycle Collective Embraces Riders of All Levels, Even the ‘Moto-Curious’
Don't you wanna ride with this bunch? Some members of The Litas Humboldt pose in Samoa | Photos by Annika Botha###Over the last two years, especially in the earlier days of…
In Open Letter to the Community, Arcata Fire Chief Lists Steps Taken to Improve Fire Services Since That Measure F Money Started Flowing In
…McDonald As the Fire Chief for the Arcata Fire District, I am excited to provide the community with an update regarding the Special Tax (Measure F) that was approved in November of…