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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in Town, and It’ll Hold a Hearing at the Wharfinger Building Tonight
…Here's the agenda for the meeting, and here's a PowerPoint presentation outlining the research the commission is looking to conduct on community advisory boards and decommissioning. Again: The hearing will…
HOUSEKEEPING: Bill Prescott, Local Mover/Shaker, is the New General Manager of Lost Coast Communications
Press release from Lost Coast Communications, the LoCO mothership:### Accomplished marketing professional Bill Prescott will be joining Lost Coast Communications as its general manager effective September 12. Prescott. Prescott brings a wealth…
SURVEY! Eureka’s New Brand Managers Would Like to Know What Locals Think Makes the City Unique
Which of these says "Eureka" to you? Figuratively, I mean.###PREVIOUSLY:Humboldt Made is Officially Out of the Running; Eureka City Council Directs Staff to Negotiate Marketing Contract With Eddy Alexander###Press…
OBITUARY: Arnold Joseph Souza, 1932-2019
…Mary’s Church or The Food Bank of Humboldt County (Food for People) at this link.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Arnold Souza’s family. The Lost Coast Outpost…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Tautology is a Tautology
Don’t you hate, abhor even, the use of each and every superfluous repetition? Me too. So to begin with, I want to start by making it completely and entirely clear what…
Tough Opener for Young Cubs Against Cornerstone
Injuries are already taking their toll on the South Fork Cubs, who endured a tough season opener in football on Friday night, falling 68-12 to a strong Cornerstone Christian squad in…
Wildcats Unable to Hold Off Cardinals After Promising Start
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – Ferndale quarterback Jenner Christiansen breaks loose for a 40-yard gain to set up the opening touchdown on Saturday.The Wildcats showed what they’re capable…
(UPDATE: FOUND!) Search and Rescue Operation Underway For Missing Blocksburg Man
…The Sheriff's Office reaches out to let us know that about an hour ago searchers found McEvoy in the Blocksburg area. He was safe and sound.A sergeant lets us know…
Mack Girls Win Big Ahead of Eye of the Tiger Tournament
The McKinleyville girls soccer team got the season off to a wining start with a comprehensive 6-1 victory over Willits on Friday. Sofia Reyes netted four goals in the win, while…
New Reggae Festival Moves from Eureka to Blue Lake, Causing Concern for Some Community Members
Image provided by Kaati Gaffney###Many locals were saddened by the somewhat sudden cancellation of Reggae on the River. But maybe it will cheer you up a little to learn that a…
OBITUARY: Keith McCloghrie, 1948-2019
Keith died suddenly, but peacefully, on the evening of August 14, 2019. Born in Bath, England, he attended high school in Keynesham, Somerset, and then Manchester University, where he studied Mathematics. It…
Prep Football Roundup — Big Road Wins for Crusaders, Warriors
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Eureka Loggers opened the season at home to Placer on Friday night.Both St. Bernard’s and Del Norte came away with impressive road wins to open…
Armed Eureka Woman With Mysterious Gunshot Wound, Large Amount of Cash Tasered After Brief Tussle with Deputies
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 08-23-2019, at about 6:00 AM, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls from citizens reporting a female…
(IMAGES) NEW TRAIL COMING! Arcata is Getting Serious About Extending Town Trails North to Giuntoli and Beyond, and Eventually (Someday) to Blue Lake
Mockup of the Connectivity Trail as it passes along West End Road. Illustrations: City of Arcata.###PREVIOUSLY:Arcata and Blue Lake One Step Closer to Completing the Trail That Will Connect Their…
Eureka Police K9 Sniffs Out Meth and Heroin During Traffic Stop
…On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, around 8:57 PM, patrol officers with the Eureka Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Hodgson and Ingley Streets, Eureka. The driver, Albert…
Local Powerlifter Closing in on World Record
…I enjoy the time in the gym.” Despite his love for the workouts, Hartman didn’t begin competing in the sport until last year, as the USPA (United States Powerlifting Association) stepped…
Humboldt Racquetball League Begins Play at Cal Courts
Submitted photo – Members of the Humboldt Racquetball LeagueThe new Humboldt Racquetball League season got under way this week, as interest in the sport appears to be on the rise locally. The league…
Guy Fieri Encounters Furries at County Fair
…That's what Flavortown is all about, baby!In maybe the greatest thing that's ever happened to the Humboldt County Fair, Ferndale-raised celebrity chef Guy Fieri posed for photos with…
How Much Could PG&E’s Rates Rise? What You Need to Know
…How much does PG&E charge? PG&E’s customers are already paying some of the highest electricity rates in the state, if not the country. The utility’s average rate is…
OBITUARY: Elizabeth Lauren Boase, 1996-2019
…She was the person who could make you feel better about yourself and the world just by being near her. She lit up any room she was in with her radiance. Her…
Bayshore Inn Guests Evacuated Due to Sauna Fire
…Thankfully, the sprinkler in the fitness room was operating properly and was activated to release water as designed.Crews evacuated the building and were able to extinguish the remaining smoke and flames…
Huskies Fall to Cardinal Newman in Season Opener
A young Fortuna team endured a baptism of fire on Friday night, opening the new football season with a 38-0 loss to Cardinal Newman in Healdsburg. The Huskies were outmatched by…
Weekend Football Preview — Four Teams Open at Home
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com- The St. Bernard’s Crusaders open the new season at El Molino on Friday night.It’s opening weekend for eight of the nine local high school football…
The Best Bets for Friday’s Horse Racing
Photo by Ray Hamill/HUmboldtSports.comBy The Hermit for HumboldtSports.com Pick 4 the last 4 races — Leg 1, No. 1/No. 2; Leg 2, No. 4/No. 5; Leg 3, No…
WWII-Era Grenade Disabled After Discovery in McKinleyville Storage Unit
…EOD technicians safely transported the grenade to a safe location and disabled it.The Sheriff's EOD team is on-call 24 hours a day and covers much of northwest California. If…
Hanson, Ducks OL the Best in the Nation, Says ESPN
Eric Evans Photography – Former Eureka captain Jake Hanson will start at center for the Oregon Ducks for the fourth straight year this fall.The Oregon Ducks are going to be the best…
Dugan Commits to Stanford After Big Summer
…After an impressive freshman campaign with the Crusaders in the spring, the 15-year-old’s game has soared during the summer, when he quickly established himself as one of the go…
Junior-Heavy Cubs Prepare for Season Opener
…Terrell has just one returning senior on his squad, defensive end Ian Burton, who is expected to be a force on the defensive side of the ball. Aside from that, the coach…
Ferndale’s Season Opener Moved Forward
…Ferndale also struggled last season, finishing up 4-7, but goes into the new season with plenty of optimism. The opener is a particularly important showdown for both teams who are each…
Loggers to Run the Ball by Committee
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Loggers will feature several players at running back in 2019.The Eureka Loggers will feature a lot of new starters this season, but that doesn…