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‘His Eyes Smiled’: Betty Chinn Meets Pope Leo in Rome
Ryan Burns / July 15, 2026, 12:52 p.m. / Community , Faith-y
McKinleyville Amazon Project Raises Community Pollution Concerns
Dezmond Remington / July 15, 2026, 11:33 a.m. / Business , Environment
Meredith Matthews Announces Re-election Campaign for Arcata City Council
LoCO Staff / July 15, 2026, 9:40 a.m. / Elections
Yurok Tribe Deploys LiDAR-Equipped Helicopter to 3D-Map the Undammed Klamath River Corridor
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2026, 5 p.m. / Environment , Tribes
Both Recently Beached Humpbacks Were in ‘Advanced Stages of Decomposition,’ Cal Poly Humboldt Scientists Say; Cause of Death Remains Unknown
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 14, 2026, 4:22 p.m. / Wildlife
Human Bone Found on Eel River Fishing Trip Belonged to a McKinleyville Man Missing Since 2021, DNA Testing Reveals
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2026, 3:33 p.m. / Breaking News
… -463-4086 (option 1). Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the non-emergency tip-line at 707-234-2100. …
Scam Alert! Sheriff’s Office Warns of Yet Another Round of Scammers Impersonating Humboldt County Planning and Building Department Staff
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2026, 2:44 p.m. / Crime
Introducing the Three Finalists for College of the Redwoods’ Next President/Superintendent
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2026, 2:41 p.m. / Education
At DEA Hearing in Virginia, Sheriff Honsal Will Testify Against Cannabis Rescheduling on Behalf of Nebraska, Idaho and Indiana
Ryan Burns / July 14, 2026, 12:31 p.m. / Cannabis , Government
OBITUARY: JoAnn Turretto, 1962-2026
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2026, 6:57 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Arthur Bettini, 1938-2026
LoCO Staff / July 14, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… community college history courses of its era. It transformed the entire state into a classroom. Students traveled more than 1,500 miles to more than 30 locations, visiting the birthplace …
Murder Case Can Proceed Against Hoopa Stabbing Suspect, Despite Self-Defense Argument
Sage Alexander / July 13, 2026, 3:36 p.m. / Courts
The Vast Majority of Arcata Residents Think Housing There is Too Expensive, Survey Says
Dezmond Remington / July 13, 2026, 1:18 p.m. / Housing
All Evacuations Lifted as Mile Post 16 Fire Reaches 100% Containment; Two-Way Traffic Should Be Restored on Hwy. 96 Later This Afternoon
LoCO Staff / July 13, 2026, 11:44 a.m. / Fire
… into the evening and a goal of restoring two-way traffic by about 1:00 p.m. Monday, although this timeline may change depending on conditions on the ground. Travelers should expect delays, follow all traffic control …
Mile Post 16 Fire Hits 104 Acres With 85% Containment; Evacuation Warnings Still in Effect
LoCO Staff / July 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m. / Fire
… containment objectives.Additional traffic information fromCaltrans District 1:ROUTE 96 FIRE UPDATE – Sunday, July 12 – 11 a.m.: Route 96 remains OPEN under one-way traffic control between Hoopa and Weitchpec …
Ultra-Endurance Swimmer Catherine Breed, Who is Currently Swimming Down the Entire Length of the California Coast, Will Stop at Woodley Island Today for a Public Event
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 1:50 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
Another Dead Humpback Whale Found on Humboldt Beach
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 11, 2026, 10:16 a.m. / Ocean , Wildlife
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Eureka Cops Argue for Safer Streets
The EcoNews Report / July 11, 2026, 10 a.m. / Safety , Traffic
Mile Post 16 Fire Reaches 80% Containment; Evacuation Warnings Remain in Effect
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 9:47 a.m. / Fire
Anti-Amazon Initiative Falls to Qualify for November Ballot
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 8:54 a.m. / Elections
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Stitching Lives Together With the Ladies of the Works Progress Administration
Jean Olson / July 11, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Edward Cox, 1947-2026
LoCO Staff / July 11, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… loved good Mexican food, and was known for his chili verde and old fashioned tacos. But as much as he loved all of these experiences and adventures, everyone who truly knew Ed knew that his No. 1 love …
Arcata Jan. 2 Fire Cleanup to Begin Before the End of July
Dezmond Remington / July 10, 2026, 4:29 p.m. / Environment , Fire
California Supreme Court Affirms That Sheriff Oversight is Legal as Proponents Push for Initiative in Humboldt County
Sage Alexander / July 10, 2026, 4:14 p.m. / Courts
Phone Lines Are Down at Several Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Facilities
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 3:34 p.m. / Technology
Local Conservation Groups are Set to Sue the Trump Administration Over Its Redefinition of ‘Harm’ in the Endangered Species Act
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 1:40 p.m. / Environment , Government
A $1.3 Billion Bay Area Investment Firm Bought an Arcata Apartment Complex — And Hired Another Massive Company to Manage It
Dezmond Remington / July 10, 2026, 12:04 p.m. / Housing
… A $1.3 Billion Bay Area Investment Firm Bought an Arcata Apartment Complex — And Hired Another Massive Company to Manage It Several buildings in the Woodridge Apartments complex …
Where Should New Homes Be Built in Eureka? Staff Are Seeking Public Input on the City’s Housing Element, Which Will Guide New Development in Eureka Through 2035
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 11:20 a.m. / Housing , Local Government
… -offs, and share ideas about Eureka's housing future. Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 Location: Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501 This event is kid …
FIRE UPDATE: Route 96 Reopens to One-Way Traffic as Mile Post 16 Fire Reaches 68% Containment; Evacuation Warnings Remain in Effect
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 9:20 a.m. / Fire
GUEST OPINION: Why We Need More Candidates to Run for Office
LoCO Staff / July 10, 2026, 7 a.m. / Elections , Guest Opinion
