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Fortuna Huskies Sweep Two at Hoopa
File photo – Fortuna’s Garrett Aust had a big day in a doubleheader at Hoopa on Thursday.The Fortuna Huskies ended an eight-game losing streak with a doubleheader sweep at struggling…
City of Arcata Receives $400K Grant to Build Housing Units for the Homeless in Mobile Home Park
The manufactured homes will be very similar to the units in Sandpiper Park on G street, Arcata.The City of Arcata has a new project in the works to help house homeless…
Big 5 Picture Becomes a Little Clearer
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The Eureka Loggers celebrate their big win over Arcata at the Arcata Ball Park on Thursday.The Eureka Loggers have put themselves in prime position to…
REMINDER: Our Rivers are Stronger Than You Think — Especially the Trinity — and You Should Take Great Care When Frolicking in Them
…If you're going in the water, don't get blotto on alcohol or weed or whatever your pleasure may be. Test the current before plunging out into the middle of the…
Mendo Coast Person Accidentally Lists Live Military Explosive On Craigslist; Humboldt Bomb Squad Assists in Emergency Response
Press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office:On 04-24-2019 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified of a Craigslist Ad posting the…
State Rethinks Decision to Quit Providing Glasses to Needy Adults
…Because the Legislature and governor are negotiating the budget for the next fiscal year, the assemblyman and the advocates are essentially requesting the lawmakers on the budget committee negotiate for these items…
Looking Forward to the Tall Ships? Alas, One of the Two Beloved Vessels Will Not Make it to Town For Tomorrow’s Inaugural Salt and Fog Fish Fest
The Hawaiian Chieftain should arrive later today; her larger consort, the Lady Washington, is windbound in Bodega Bay. File photo.###Humboldt County nautical groupies, small children and others have grown to love…
OBITUARY: Charles Richard ‘Dick’ Roberts, 1932-2019
Charles Richard 'Dick' Roberts was the firstborn child of Charles Clark and Evelyn Percy (French) Roberts, and was born in Eureka on February 16, 1932. He was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma…
OBITUARY: Claudia Ann Barry Lesnick, 1946-2019
…She never wanted to be far away from the pacific coast, which she absolutely loved. In retirement, she took the opportunity to pursue her love of “anything” medical. An ad in the…
OBITUARY: Raymond Oliver Miller, 1929-2019
…He has been a member of the Rio Dell Assembly of God church since 1955. He not only helped build the church, he volunteered many countless hours and dollars to both the…
OBITUARY: Arlys Keisner, 1962-2019
…Following the viewing will be a potluck dinner at the Tish-Non Community Center — 266 Keisner Road in Loleta, for family and friends.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Arlys…
Arcata to Host Coach Cheek Invitational
Submitted photo – The legendary Frank Cheek is back coaching this season, assisting his daughter Teresa Stavert at Arcata High School, which will host the first annual Coach Invitational this weekend.Arcata High…
Loggers Win Key Showdown, Remain on Track
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – Eureka’s Kalebh Hill hits what would turn out to be the game-winning hit during Thursday’s big showdown at the Arcata Ball Park.Eureka…
Asbestos-Filled Balls Killed Former Owner of Arcata Bowl, Jury Finds; Family Awarded $4.4 Million
Ten Pin Building | Google Street ViewIn recent years the nondescript Ten Pin Building, located at 793 K Street in Arcata, has been primarily utilized as the North Coast Co-op’s warehouse…
Eureka Mayor Susan Seaman Will Introduce a ‘Children and Families Mayor’s Initiative,’ Which is Still in the Planning Stages
Mayor Seaman, with her family behind her, at her campaign launch in 2018. | Andrew GoffEureka Mayor Susan Seaman wants to see the city put more emphasis on the needs of families and…
Bell Ready and Relaxed Ahead of Bellator Showdown
…For comparison, Bell is the No. 45 ranked bantamweight in California, according to Tapology.com, while Ishiguro is the No. 93 featherweight in the state. Ishiguro is a former Division-I wrestler…
Corsairs Close Out Baseball Season at Lassen
The Corsairs’ late winning streak came to an end on Wednesday along with their season, as the CR men dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Lassen. Redwoods lost 16-1 and…
‘Major Step Forward’ on Klamath Dam Removal With Selection of Lead Contractor Yesterday; Yurok Tribe, Corporation in Charge of Project Hail Milestone
…The removal of the Klamath River dams will be the largest dam removal project in the history of the world. “We congratulate Kiewit on its selection as the prime contractor for the…
Humboldt Inmate Attempts to Hang Himself with Clothing; Deputies Credited with Rescue Effort
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Two correctional deputies and a court services bailiff saved an inmate’s life Wednesday afternoon.On April 24, 2019, at about 3:30…
California’s Hottest Housing Bill Moves Ahead — With a Break for Smaller Counties
…A controversial flyer from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation sent to San Francisco households compared SB 50 to the “urban renewal” programs of the mid-20th century, invoking the image of African-American…
Second ‘Eureka Street Art Festival’ to Focus on Sixth and Seventh Street Corridors, Organizers Say
…The artist application process drew in over 120 applicants from all over the world, and the organizers are working to finalize the artists and walls. About half of the participating artists are…
OBITUARY: Winfield Allen Shoemaker, 1930-2019
…They loved the Mendocino Coast and raised their children there. Win loved being in the natural beauty of the area, and cultivated an impressive garden amid the redwoods. They were active members…
OBITUARY: Warren Hugh Longnickel, 1933-2019
Warren Hugh Longnickel passed peaceable into the arms of his Lord Jesus on Tuesday April 9, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was 86 years old. Warren was born in…
OBITUARY: Wendy Meeks, 1964-2019
…She appreciated the many great friendships she formed while working with the county, and she enjoyed the friendly banter over the radio. Her resilience, loving heart and compassionate ears will be missed…
Loggers Focus Again on Baseball, as Big 5 Heats Up
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – Eureka senior David Vagle pictured in action during a recent game.It’s back to baseball on Thursday for the Eureka Loggers, who will try to move on…
Coast Guard Fixing Up Buoys at the Dangerous, Shoaled-Up Entrance to Humboldt Bay
Coast Guard Cutter Aspen crew reestablishes a buoy while conducting Aid to Navigation operations off the coast of Humboldt Bay. The crew of the Aspen traveled to Humboldt Bay to recover displaced…
Dusi Leads the Way as Loggers Continue to Roll
The Eureka boys continued to dominate in high school golf on Monday, taking the top three spots in the latest round of the Humboldt-Del Norte League at Baywood. Eureka’s Matt…
Panthers Shut Down Crusaders for Seventh Straight Win
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – McKinleyville’s Cameron Saso delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s game.The Panthers are showing no signs of slowing down, and if anything appear to be…
Four Local Stars Named All-State in Basketball
…The senior guard had a remarkable season, averaging 31 points and more than two steals a game, as the Warriors made it back to the NorCal tournament for the first time in…
Dickey Bringing Trademark Intensity to CR
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – McKinleyville senior Theresia Dickey (22) signed a letter of intent to play basketball at College of the Redwoods next season.The College of the Redwoods women…