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Humboldt Supervisors Scrap Proposed Zero-Interest Loan Program for King Salmon Residents, Opt to Support Federal SBA Program
A combination of King Tides and an intense storm surge flooded King Salmon at the beginning of the month. | Photo: Fields Landing King Salmon Living with Water.###As flood recovery continues in…
Arcata Mulls Grant Options for Its Low-Income Residents
…Arcata is hosting several meetings, open to the public, to brainstorm ideas, one of which was held at the city council meeting last week. Many of the ideas the councilmembers kicked around…
OBITUARY: Loren Andrew Lair, 1986-2026
…Loren was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, at the age of 32. From the beginning, cancer forever took from him the ability to do so many of the…
OBITUARY: William Dennis ‘Billy’ Fraser, 1948-2025
…Billy leaves behind seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one niece and two nephews.Known to many simply as “Billy,” he proudly joined the United States Navy in 1965, serving aboard the USS…
OBITUARY: Kelli Campbell, 1981-2026
…At the time of her passing, she cared for many animals, including her beloved dogs, emus, geese, chickens and cats. She was known as a kind soul who always saw the best…
TODAY IN SUPES: Billboard in Elk River Wetlands Must Come Down, Humboldt Supervisors Say
…The owner, Geoff Wills of Allpoints Signs, submitted an application to the Humboldt County Planning Commission to repair the fallen sign, but the request was denied on the basis that the structure…
POLL! Looks Like We Got Ourselves an Outbreak! Are YOU Vaccinated Against Measles?
…Public Domain, Link Man, spare a thought for South Carolina! The measles outbreak there has gotten so bad that even a Trump administration official is urging people to get vaccinated.Here in…
The Crew from ‘Good Morning America’ is Coming to Eureka to Broadcast Live From Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo
GMA contributor Becky Worley will soon be in these trees.###Press release from the City of Eureka:The City of Eureka is excited to welcome ABC News’ Good Morning America team this…
Dell’Arte Was Excited to Bring Cannifest to Blue Lake. Then City Hall Threatened Legal Action.
…To the general public, that’s still in Blue Lake, but Wood said, “Since [the post] didn't state the Rancheria or the casino, it was presumed the event being advertised in…
Overtime Pay and Night Vision Binoculars: UC San Diego Is Among Agencies Helping Patrol Border
…Patrick Dobbins, who oversees Stonegarden spending at the UC San Diego police department, said the patrols fall within the university’s jurisdiction. On patrol, the department monitors the university’s Scripps Institution…
OBITUARY: Rebecca Holmes Bertain, 1946-2026
…With deep hope in Our Savior, we trust that you made the audition with the angel band, and got your part. May the angels lead you into paradise. May choirs of angels…
OBITUARY: Jim Guy, 1947-2026
…He spent many hours on the courses at Baywood, Beau Pre and the “Muni” Golf Course, and especially enjoyed participating in the Twilight Friday Night League. Jim also gave back to the…
OBITUARY: Albert Elwood Beach, 1933-2026
…In the 1960s he refurbished a ’26 Star Touring Car and toured around Humboldt in it, becoming the president of the Eureka chapter of the horseless carriage club. After the body shop…
THIS WEEK IN SUPES: The Elk River Billboard Saga Continues; Plus: A Zero-Interest Loan Program for King Salmon Residents Impacted by New Year's Floods
…There are a few options on the table: The board could approve a modification to the special permit, extending the life of the billboard for a “limited duration” to “allow the applicant…
Federal Contractor That Hired a Prominent White Nationalist Did Over $1M in Security Work in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties Last Year: The Guardian
…Jon Lewis, a research fellow at the program on extremism at George Washington University, told The Guardian, "When officials are flooding the zone with the most racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, antisemitic and Islamophobic…
‘Little Death Bombs’: Illegal Cannabis Farms Poison California’s Forests. Who’s Cleaning Them Up?
A trash pile surrounded by barbed wire to keep bears out sits at an illegal cannabis site in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Nov. 12, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves for…
OBITUARY: Jerrie Anne Nelson, 1956-2026
…She loved nature, dogs, the Arcata Marsh, the beach, and the redwoods—places that reflected her spirit and appreciation for beauty. Jerrie was a survivor in every sense. She faced life’s…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Wildlife Crossings Help Wildlife and Motorists
…Environmental activists like guest Steve Blackledge of Environment America have been advocating for the construction of wildlife crossings — physical structures, from big bridges to small culverts — to help mitigate the impact of…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: How the Yellow Lupine Arrived in Humboldt County
Lupinus arboreus on the peninsula. Photo: Tim Messick, TimMessick.com, via iNaturalist. Some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).###ED. NOTE from 2026: The story below was first published in 1973, and offers…
Smoke Near Arcata? That’s Probably the Prescribed Burn in the Fickle Hill Area
…Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association###Press release from the Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association:On Saturday, February 7th, the Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association will be assisting a local landowner with a…
OBITUARY: Lee Roy Armstrong, 1932-2026
Beloved father and grandfather Lee Roy Armstrong, age 93, passed away peacefully in Eureka on January 20, 2026. Lee was born on July 31, 1932 and became the cherished son of Cora…
Teamsters Ready to Strike at Cal Poly Humboldt in Two Weeks
…Bradley emphasized that it wasn’t their intention to punish the students or other staff. He said the strike was the only tool they had left. “We love seeing all the students…
Two Fortuna Women Arrested With Narcotics Following Drug Task Force Investigation
…During a search of the property, deputies located 30.34 grams of fentanyl, scales, and packaging materials. Also in the residence was a one-year-old child in close proximity to the…
[UPDATED] Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa Selling Eight Acres in Rio Dell as Part of Bankruptcy Proceedings Amid Sex Abuse Claims
UPDATE, 3:11 p.m.Rio Dell City Manager Kyle Knopp returned our phone message and explained that while the parcel is currently zoned for one-acre minimum parcels, the city would…
Disaster Loans Now Available For Victims of Last Month’s Flooding in King Salmon
File photo.###PREVIOUSLY:THE FORGOTTEN DISASTER: King Salmon Was Smashed by King Tides at the Beginning of the Year. Why is No One Talking About It?###Press release from the Humboldt County…
Coastal Commission Reviews Draft Strategy to Protect ‘California’s Storied Fishing Grounds’ as Offshore Wind Development Advances
A 9.5-megawatt floating wind turbine deployed at the Kincardine Offshore Wind project, located off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland. | Photo: Principle Power.###At this week’s meeting in Half Moon…
California Spends Billions Based on This Pollution Tracker. Who Benefits From Its Latest Update?
…Laura August, the agency’s environmental program manager, said the update does not dramatically shift the census tracts identified as among the most polluted. She said the Bay Area and Central Valley…
OBITUARY: Brenda Olson, 1964-2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, Brenda Olson. Brenda Lynn Olson, born December 16, 1964 to Melvin and Joyce Gross in Eureka, passed away peacefully…
OBITUARY: John Gonsalves Lenardo III, 1941-2025
…As time went on he became very accomplished in the construction business and was promoted to Construction Supervisor. He worked on many projects such as the Shanghilow Chinese Restaurant, College of the…
SÚPER POLL: ¿Quién Triunfará en la Gran Fiesta del Fútbol Americano?
¡Los Seahawks de Seattle! ¡Los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra! ¡Bad Bunny! ¡Green Day! ¡Guy Fieri's new look! ¡As always, yo mismo, because it's the best time of the year to…