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Humboldt’s ‘Center of the Marble Universe’ Claim Strengthened by Big National Geographic Spread
…A new article by Ashley Harrell published by no less than National Geographic highlights the growing popularity of outdoor marble hunting as a way to pass the time up here in the…
Teenager Arrested With Stolen Vehicle Near Fields Landing Saturday, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Aragon.On Jan. 22, 2022, at about 9:28 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the area of Highway…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: A Great Week to Run at the Beach
…Matt FilarWhat is with this unseasonable warmth we are having? Your President of Positivity will take it and, maybe if we're lucky, hopefully the sunshine will last until next weekend when…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Quantum Mushcanics
Last week, a commentator objected to my use of the phrase “quantum leap” when describing the James Webb Space Telescope. My initial reaction was, Well shit, if squeezing a 22-foot diameter…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: ‘The Club’ And The City
…The French writer Andre Gide, upon visiting the city in the early 20th century, was infamously contemptuous in his assessment. Nothing in the city, he wrote, seemed to have come from the…
(PHOTOS) Crowd Gathers at Courthouse for Planned Parenthood ‘Roe the Vote’ Rally
…Wade and to protest the attacks on reproductive rights that have been occurring across the country. “On this day in 1973, the Supreme Court decided ‘we recognize the right of the individual…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: How Can Nature Teach Us to be Better Humans, With Author Gary Ferguson
…Photo courtesy Gary Ferguson.### Naturalist and best-selling nature writer Gary Ferguson joins the show to talk about how nature can teach us important lessons to make us better humans. From the…
THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: Methods of Cannabis Consumption
Photo by Plants for Persephone on Unsplash.###Cannabis use is on the rise globally. Whether seeking relief from pain, menopause, stress, or a host of other ailments, individuals across the world are…
Spectators Allowed at High School Sports Events Again — With Limits — Starting Next Week
PREVIOUSLY:Humboldt-Del Norte League Bans Spectators at School Basketball, Wrestling Events Over the Next Couple of Weeks###Press release from the Humboldt-Del Norte League:After thoughtful consideration and discussion, the…
Two Arrested in Eureka For Alleged Fentanyl Sales
Amy Spindler and Rebecca Chapa | HCDTFHumboldt County Drug Task Force press release:Since early January 2022 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) had been investigating Amy Spindler (45 years old from…
COVID Work Rules: A Guide for California Workers
…Once a worker reports having suffered an occupational illness, the employer is required to give the employee a form to fill out to start the process. The Department of Industrial Relations has…
OBITUARY: Kevin Carlos Rodriguez, 1991-2021
…He briefly worked at the Pizza Factory, The Smoke Shop and Chevron before finding his niche at Buddy’s. Kevin was charismatic, funny, and enjoyed the banter and camaraderie with the Buddy…
OBITUARY: Randy L. Church, 1960-2021
…If the fish were running you were more than likely going to see his truck parked somewhere along Highway 36. He could tell you the best fishing stories about his escapades with…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Looks Pretty Good in ‘The Sky is Everywhere’ Trailer
Guess what! It is once again time to preview how the rest of the world will soon view Humboldt on their personal screens. Click play above… and remember to breathe. Yes, earlier…
Arcata House Partnership Approved to Operate Safe Parking Program for Homeless, But Executive Director Says Short Staffing May Delay Program’s Launch
…But the issue is certainly not unique to the nonprofit sector. As industries re-awaken amid the COVID pandemic, the county and the state are seeing a huge labor shortage, which has…
TODAY in COURT: Two Local Murder Cases Moving Forward
The preliminary hearing has been delayed for a Garberville resident accused of murdering a 25-year-old Whitethorn man by shooting him in the head. Combs. This morning, at the request of…
Teenage Driver in Fatal Hoopa DUI Collision Released From Jail With No Charges Filed Yet
…District Attorney Maggie Fleming said the case is still under investigation and more information is needed before deciding on the appropriate charges. "I have discussed the investigation with CHP; the investigation remains…
With Pandemic Protections Gone, Essential Workers Face Omicron Surge Alone
…Unable to pivot to remote, work-from-home arrangements, these workers experienced the worst job losses at the outset of the pandemic and are lagging in the recovery. Before the omicron wave…
No Way Out: How the Poor Get Stranded in California Nursing Homes
Bradley Fisher, 62, in the Antioch home he eventually moved into after spending 14 years in a Bay Area nursing home. Sept. 2, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters###Bradley Fisher, a…
OBITUARY: Hunter Nathaniel Lewis, 2000-2021
…His last quest, The Lost Lewis Treasure Hunt, was two years in the making and was the most epic of them all, as he has now disappeared and became the lost Lewis…
OBITUARY: Jean Ruth Fowler, 1937-2021
Jean Ruth Fowler was about helping, something she did for 59 years, 51 of them in Humboldt County, as a psychotherapist ministering to the needs of scores of patients. She emphasized the…
OBITUARY: Virginia Dunaway, 1935-2022
Virginia passed away after a long, incredibly brave, and spirited battle with multiple illnesses on January 8, 2022, at the age of 86.She was born in Hays, Kansas, into a loving…
‘Looking for Beauty’: Local Artist Creates Book Honoring Humboldt’s Plein Air Painters
Unsurprisingly, Humboldt has its fair share of plein air painters – folks who regularly haul paints and canvases to handsome outdoor places, braving the elements to prop up an easel and capture whatever…
‘Not Enough Tests’: County Health Officer Says Sick People Should Take Priority With Limited Supply
…Hoffman also mentioned the importance of masking during this outbreak, noting that the California Department of Public Health recently updated its "Guidance for the Use of Face Masks" website. There's a…
Our State Senate Representative, Mike McGuire, Just Got Named Majority Leader
…This makes Senator McGuire the second highest ranking member of the State Senate and he will be working with the Senate President to lead the Senate in the months and years to…
Arcata House Partnership Proposes Plan to Operate Arcata’s ‘Safe Parking Program’ for Homeless; Council Will Review Proposal Tonight
The property at 1680 Samoa Blvd, Arcata that will soon hold the City's Safe Parking Program | Edited screenshot from Google maps###UPDATE: Arcata House Partnership Approved to Operate Safe Parking Program…
The City of Rio Dell is Selling Off Its ‘Mobile War Crane’ and Other Items, If That Interests You
The City of Rio Dell has decided it no longer has use for this 1988 Koehring LRT 110, which they refer to as a "mobile war crane" in the subject line of…
Councilmember Kim Bergel to Kick Off Campaign for Supervisor With Rally at Madaket Plaza Tomorrow Afternoon
…She worked with the Transportation Safety Commission to get Eureka declared a bike friendly community, supported community projects like the Redwood Skywalk at the Zoo and passionately endorsed the return of Tuluwat…
Man With Several Warrants Found in Possession of Stolen ATV, Firearms at McKinleyville Gas Station, Deputies Say
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Jan. 14, 2022, at about 11:48 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the McKinleyville area observed an…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Robbery at McKinleyville Home
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a robbery last week in McKinleyville.On Jan. 14, 2022, at about 11…