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OBITUARY: Louis Henry Walton, Jr., 1942-2021
…He loved to pack up the travel trailer and hit the road; enjoyed camping at Indian Mary Campground, and loved to take the houseboat out on Shasta Lake. He loved the idea…
(VIDEO) WHALE CALL! Watch a Humongous Beast of the Deep Blow its Blowhole at Local Kayakers
…We’d also like to remind folks on the water to keep it safe for the whales and maintain distance. If you find yourself in close proximity the best thing to do…
HUMBOLDT PHONE SCAM: Someone is Acting Like They’re a Sheriff’s Office Sergeant When They Absolutely Are Not!
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports today of a phone scam targeting our community, claiming to be a Sheriff…
GOODBYE, JIC: Humboldt County Will Close Its COVID-19 Joint Information Center at the End of This Week
Humboldt County Public Health release:The Humboldt County COVID-19 Joint Information Center (JIC) will close its doors at the end of the day Friday, April 1, after taking thousands of calls…
Man Arrested in Possession of Ammunition and Cannabis After Traffic Stop in McKinleyville
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On March 27, 2022, at about 09:11 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol on the 1800 block of Central…
(VIDEO) Newly Signed Bengal Alex Cappa Tries Cincinnati’s Self-Proclaimed ‘Famous’ Chili Cheese Spaghetti for First Time
No better way to welcome the guys to Cincinnati than a proper chili tasting.@goldstarchili | #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/hUsJR7cK8D— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) March 24, 2022 Cappa tries Cincinnati's chili cheese…
Two Targets of EPD Texting Investigation Suddenly Retire Effective Immediately, City Says
…Eureka Police Department.###The two police officers mentioned in the press release from the City of Eureka, below, are Capt. Patrick O'Neill and Sgt. Rodgrigo Sanchez.Press release from the City…
Three People Arrested for Child Endangerment in Blue Lake After Driver, Child Found Sleeping in Fentanyl-Equipped Vehicle
…Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy observed an adult male passed out in the front seat of the vehicle, with a juvenile asleep in the back seat.The deputy awoke the male…
Highway 299 Closed Near Lord Ellis Summit Due to Downed Powerline
…Seems to be open again, according to the Caltrans Quickmap.###Highway 299 is fully closed between Blue Lake and Willow Creek at the moment, according to Caltrans' Quickmap and the California Highway…
(UPDATE) CHP Identifies Bicyclist Killed in Last Week’s Herrick Avenue Collision
…For reasons yet to be determined, the bicyclist entered the intersection, riding into the westbound lane of Herrick Avenue, and directly into the path of the Dodge. The bicyclist was struck by…
Eureka Police Seeking Suspect Who Assaulted 70-Year-Old Victim in Parked Car Near Hikshari Trail
…Bystanders intervened in the assault and the suspect fled the area on foot. Officers interviewed witnesses on scene and searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.Witnesses on scene…
CHP Issues Statement on the HAZMAT Truck Crash That Blocked Highway 101 at Bell Springs Road Saturday
###PREVIOUSLY:Overturned Big Rig Hauling ‘Corrosive Chemicals’ Shuts Down Traffic on Highway 101 in Northern Mendocino###Press release from the California Highway Patrol:On March 26, 2022, at approximately 0515 hours, David…
California Contradiction: Ban Gas Cars Later, but Cushion Gas Prices Now?
As California gas prices approach $6 per gallon, will proposals to have the state pay car owners blunt a move away from gas-powered driving? Vehicles head westbound on route 580 toward…
California Lawmakers Struck a Deal on Eviction Protections. What Does It Mean for Tenants?
When California legislators voted last June to again extend eviction protections, they promised the third time would be the charm. But the state’s rent relief program, which has struggled to reach…
Cass Bell Drops Out of Upcoming Fight Due to ‘Injuries and Family Issues’; Eureka’s Tyson Miller Still a Go
Cass Bell (left) and Tyson Miller (right). | Photos provided by BellCass Bell fans will have to wait a while longer for the green-haired fighter's return to the ring. Arcata's…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Reality Check
Mixing science and religion usually doesn’t work out well, as Galileo discovered when his empirical verification of Copernican theory — Earth goes round the sun, not vice versa — brought him up against…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Eye on the Bosphorus
…The grey waters of the Bosphorus pass beneath the bridges, past the hillsides of the city and on up to the Black Sea, which has kept the war in Ukraine at a…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Build Bike Back Better! Getting Back on Two Wheels as an Adult
Photo via the Moon Cycles Instagram. Used with permission.With gas prices spiking and a climate crisis making you feel guilty every time you get into your car, you might be thinking…
(UPDATES) Overturned Big Rig Hauling ‘Corrosive Chemicals’ Shuts Down Traffic on Highway 101 in Northern Mendocino
…the CHP reported “leakage of two to five gallons” on the roadway and requested a clean-up crew. Residents in the surrounding area are being advised to shelter in place due to…
THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: Size Matters
Photo by Rob Warner on Unsplash.###As the regulated California cannabis market continues to evolve, it’s become clear that size matters.According to Headset, a cannabis data, analytics, and intelligence firm…
OBITUARY: Chad Timothy Kryla, 1990-2022
Born November 3, 1990, Chad passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 18, 2022 at the age of 31 following a seven-year battle with brain cancer.Chad is survived by his…
Why Were Shroom Dealers Busted in Arcata, When Arcata Decriminalized Shrooms?
Shrooms graphic to illustrate shrooms.After seeing that the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) made several drug-related arrests in Arcata yesterday, including two individuals who were arrested and booked for…
Ryan Tanner Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Other Crimes, Will Be Sentenced to 40+ Years in Prison
Humboldt County Office of the District Attorney release: Today, jury selection in the matter of People v. Ryan Tanner (34) was interrupted when Tanner, through his attorneys Russell Clanton and Zack Curtis…
DEBRIEF: The US Civil Air Patrol Reflects Upon a Successful Test Mission, in Which Airmen Took to the Skies to Practice Warning Humboldters About a Tsunami
…Civil Air Patrol. ### Press release from the United State Air Force's Civil Air Patrol: At 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the National Weather Service activated a test of the…
House Fires in Ridgewood, Humboldt Hill Keep Humboldt Bay Fire Personnel Busy This Morning
…The first crew in entered the home to search for residents and to contain the fire to the garage. Next, crews used a K-12 Rescue Saw to make entry into the…
HUMBOLDT BAYWATCH: Consider the Turkey Vulture
…They swoop up high in the air and can glide around on thermals for, like, forever, hanging out up in the sky sniff-sniff-sniffing for carrion. They never make a sound…
Hand-to-Hand Stings on the Plaza Yesterday Yield Meth, Shrooms, Drug Task Force Says; Four Arrested
Press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On March 24th, 2022 special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance of the Arcata Police Department (APD…
Audit: California Utilities Aren’t Doing Enough to Reduce Wildfire Threats
…PUC officials said they agreed with most of the report’s recommendations. The commission will “establish a plan and timelines toward implementing the recommendations identified in the California State Auditor’s report…
BURRE DENTAL CENTER EXPANSION: Jared Huffman Tours Clinic to Learn More About Plans to Expand Capacity by 8,000 Visits Per Year
Congressman Jared Huffman in front of the Burre Dental Center in Eureka | Photos: Stephanie McGeary###If you’ve tried to make a dentist appointment in Humboldt lately, you’re probably aware that…
EXTREME DROUGHT: So Far This is Eureka’s Driest Year Ever Recorded
Local precipitation totals for the month of March are shaping up to be the lowest ever recorded. While late December and early January storms started the season with great promise, historic drought…