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One Activist Arrested at Scotia Mill Demonstration Today; Sheriff’s Office Alleges Protester ‘Dumped Hazardous Material’ Into Roadway
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 08-15-2019, at about 12:35 pm, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service at the Humboldt…
The Bettor’s Guide to Friday’s Horse Racing
By The Hermit for HumboldtSports.com — First race is at 3:07 p.m. and the day features just a quick six-race card. Saturday will have some very good races! Hunch…
Blue Lake Man Missing, Last Seen Hiking in the Trinity Alps
…His car was located at the trailhead. A search and rescue team began scouring the area this morning. Anyone with information on Komins' whereabouts is encouraged to call the Trinity County Sheriff…
At Sentencing, Eureka Teen Who Previously Admitted to Cemetery Killing Requests to Withdraw Plea
…Charges against Leen were dismissed at her preliminary hearing, which is unusual given the low standard used at those hearings. During the preliminary, the sole witness to the stabbing testified she saw…
County’s New Cannabis Industry Microgrant Program Gears Up With First Meeting of Advisory Committee
…The Board of Supervisors May Create a Government Funding Mechanism for the Local Cannabis Industry TomorrowTODAY in SUPES: ‘Project Trellis’ — the Multipronged, County-Led Program to Assist the Local Cannabis Industry — Appears…
Bye-Bye, Rob Holmlund: The Resigning Eureka Development Services Director Shares His Thoughts on His Time With the City
Bearded Eureka Development Services Director Rob Holmlund poses in front of his giant Eureka map at City Hall.Whether working on large city project, such as updating the city’s general plan…
Experienced Warriors Eye Little 4 Challenge
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Warriors return plenty of experience along both lines this season.After a breakout campaign in 2018, the Hoopa Valley Warriors are hoping to take it…
Sunday’s CenterArts’ Season Opener Moved From Still-Unopened Van Duzer Theater
…The Sunday, August 18 Taj Mahal Quartet concert has been relocated to the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts at 412 G St., Eureka. It begins at 7 p.m.Ticketholders have…
Local Girls Attract National Attention at AAU Olympics
…Tae capped a breakout season in the sport by placing 11th in the nation in the 80 meter hurdles in the 11-year-old age group, while sister Mae finished 21st in…
(PHOTO) Two-Vehicle Collision on Eureka’s Fifth Street
…F Street between Fourth and Fifth is currently closed and Fifth Street traffic has been reduced to two lanes for the moment. If you are in the area, proceed with caution.
Annual Sex Offender Compliance Sweep Results in Six Arrests With More Coming, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Between August 6th and August 9th, 2019, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office conducted an annual sex offender registration compliance sweep throughout the…
Gentrification Is Changing California’s Iconic Gay Communities
…One of the oldest shops, Los Angeles Athletic Club, is having its final closing sale. Block places part of the blame on the city for freely issuing liquor licenses. “This was the…
OBITUARY: Gloria Tarrant, 1938-2019
…For many years, Gloria tended to the two of them with the utmost respect and compassion. The love she showed them both was beyond measure. The family is very grateful for a…
OBITUARY: Ann Schmalz, 1928-2019
…She took up tole painting in her middle age, and very much enjoyed the creativity, challenge and the camaraderie of the art. She will be remembered for her pithy remarks and her…
Accused McK Killer Acted in Self-Defense, Says Attorney; Leiteritz Pleads Not Guilty, Receives Restraining Order Against Woman
…Robinson said Leiteritz, 40, had received numerous threatening phone calls from the estranged girlfriend and had “repeatedly requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office” but got no help. On the night…
CR Sports Auction Another Huge Success
Submitted photo – The local community raised more than $95,000 for CR sports last week.The local community came out in support of College of the Redwoods sports last week, raising more…
Eureka Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Neighbor Through Window with an Assault Rifle
Arron Cummings | EPDEureka Police Department press release:On August 12, 2019 at about 9:57 a.m., Officers of the Eureka Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue for…
Yurok Tribe Acquires 50,000 Acres From Green Diamond; Land Along Blue Creek, Other Klamath Tributaries Will Be Managed for Conservation
The mouth of Blue Creek, where it empties into the Klamath.###PREVIOUSLY:Yurok Tribe Acquires Thousands of Acres of Blue Creek Watershed From Green Diamond; Will Manage Land to Restore Ecosystem###Press…
Child Sex Abuse Suspect Offered 12-Year Sentence for Guilty Plea
…Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads confirmed the offer Tuesday to Judge Christopher Wilson, saying the proposed deal has been on the table for some time. Strange had been scheduled for a preliminary…
Eureka Development Services Director Rob Holmlund to Resign
Holmlund at a 2018 City Council meeting.Rob Holmlund, the head of Eureka's Development Services Department, will be resigning from his position in the coming weeks, according to an email sent…
OBITUARY: Virginia Orlandi, 1938-2019
…Her yard was always the most cared for in the neighborhood. Her other favorite hobby was decorating for all the different holidays and changing seasons both inside the house and out. Many…
OBITUARY: Linda Span, 1960-2019
It is with great sadness that the family/loved ones of Linda Lee Span (Daniels) announce her passing on Sunday July 28, 2019.Linda was born on April 12, 1960 in Fort…
Eager Panthers Enjoying Productive Training Camp
It’s been a productive training camp so far for the McKinleyville Panthers, but just how far this football team has progressed won’t be known for sure until they face some…
Campbell Reflects on ‘Fun Summer’ With the Humboldt Crabs
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – McKinleyville’s Dylan Campbell was named co-pitcher of the year for the Crabs in 2019.If baseball is a game to be enjoyed by children…
Young Huskies Ready to Seize Their Opportunity
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Fortuna Huskies are two-time defending NCS champions.A young Fortuna football team has plenty to live up to in 2019, but head coach Mike Benbow believes…
Panthers to Play at the Redwood Bowl in 2019
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – Running back Caleb Martinez returns this fall for the Panthers, who will play their home games at the Redwood Bowl.The McKinleyville Panthers will play their home football…
Eureka-Born Avant-Rock Legends Mr. Bungle Announce Reunion Shows with Members of Anthrax, Slayer
The rock-metal blog-o-sphere is head-banging with joy today thanks to the announcement that Mr. Bungle, the experimental rock group formed by Eureka High misfits in 1985, plans to…
GOOD NEWS! There’s No Asbestos in HSU’s Gist Hall! Now Get to Class!
…Classes were relocated, all activities were suspended, and the campus community was notified.Various tests conducted over the next few weeks showed:No asbestos fibers were in the air. The material presumed…
Drug Task Force Finds Half Pound of Suspected Meth Buried at Eureka Property; Two Felons Wanted on Multiple Charges
Camacho (left), Langdon (right). | DTF.Humboldt County Drug Task Force press releaseOn August 12th , 2019, at approximately 3 p.m., special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with the assistance…
‘Please Forgive Me,’ McK Man Cries Before Getting 15 Years for Running Over, Killing 16-Year-Old Girl While Drunk
…He lost control of the truck and it struck Tessa as she walked along the road. Her two friends managed to jump out of the way.At the time Merrick was on…