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Arcata Police Arrest Two for Meth Possession
…The Arcata Police Department had been receiving tips from citizens of a suspicious vehicle in the area of the Arcata Community Center (321 M.L.K. Jr. Parkway). The concerned citizens believed…
THURSDAY STORM WATCH: Humboldt Bay Harbor, Various County Roads Closed Due to Weather; Hail Expected
…Thursday morning the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has decided to close Humboldt Bay Harbor entrance, Noyo Harbor, and Crescent City Harbor due to…
Man Found Guilty of Burglarizing Bracut Caltrans Yard
Humboldt County Office of the District Attorney press release: On January 16, 2019, a Humboldt County Superior Court jury found 46-year-old Rafey Michael James guilty of commercial burglary, which was…
OBITUARY: Elsie Irene Eacker, 1928-2019
…Joseph Fortuna Redwood Memorial Hospital and the Hospice nurses and staff for their loving support they gave the family during this difficult time. Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family…
OBITUARY: Thomas Michael Shively, 1954-2019
Thomas Michael Shively, born July 31, 1954, lost his battle to renal cancer on January 3, 2019, at the age of 64.Tom was a native resident of Eureka and was a…
OBITUARY: Esther Maxwell, 1919-2019
…She especially loved her cats and dogs throughout the years. From the small terriers she had as a child on her parents’ farm, to all the dogs and cats that came later…
OBITUARY: Courtney R. Perrault, 1944-2019
…Courtney was a member of the Moose Lodge in McKinleyville. Every weekend in the summer you could find him at the lodge mowing the lawn in the park area. He loved sitting…
Warriors Make a Statement as Loggers Come Out Flat
Michael Zogg/The Del Norte TriplicateThe Del Norte girls took a major step toward a first-ever Big 5 title in girls basketball on Wednesday night, running out to a decisive 48…
Prep Roundup — Big Night for Defense in the Big 5 and Little 4
File photo – The Huskies’ defense held the Panthers to just 27 points on Wednesday.Defense was the name of the game in local girls basketball on Wednesday night. In the big showdown…
Mack Boys Have No More Room for Error
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.comIt’s do or die time for the McKinleyville Panthers. Halfway through the Big 5 campaign, the Mack boys are 0-4 in league and riding a…
It’s Time to Go Home Now
…Is there anything else rattling around the Humboldt interwebs today worth noting? Oh. How about this future Jesse Wiedel painting come to life? It’s video of a man furiously practicing his…
Meet Rio Dell’s New Mayor!
…On the evening of December 18, 2018, the Rio Dell City Council seated three members for their upcoming four‐year terms. New to the Council is Bryan Richter, a contractor and member…
McKINLEYVILLE! Sen. Mike McGuire Has Invited You to an Interactive Coffee and Community Collaboration Conversation, and He Could Not Be More Excited About It
From the Office of Sen. Mike McGuire:Senator Mike McGuire couldn’t be more excited to host a McKinleyville Community Coffee THIS Saturday, January 19. The interactive community coffee will be an…
(VIDEO) Dead Whale Washed Ashore Near Patrick’s Point
Video by Robert Torres.The redwoods aren't the only giants we live among here in Humboldt County, but it's not until one of our ocean neighbors washes ashore that we…
LARGE SURF ALERT: Huge Waves, Coastal Flooding Expected Tomorrow; Centerville Road Closing Tonight
…The National Weather Service warns that the approaching storm will bring with it rapidly building surf, resulting in breakers upwards of 30 feet. Though most people were probably not planning a beach…
OBITUARY: Joseph Russ IV, 1936-2019
…At the state level, his service included president of the state Woolgrowers, board member of the California State Board of Forestry, as well as the state Chamber of Commerce and the California…
OBITUARY: Percy ‘Pete’ Ronald Johnson, 1929-2018
The world lost a special man on December 19, 2018 when Percy “Pete” Ronald Johnson went home to be with the Lord. He was born February 24, 1929 in Hoquiam, Washington. He…
OBITUARY: Grady Melton, 1936-2018
Grady Melton passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the age of 82. He was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on November 15, 1936, to Claude and Beulah Melton. After…
OBITUARY: Rodney Van Der Sluis, 1957-2018
…Rodney was amazing how he always remembered all the names of the players and coaches on the NFL football teams; this his mother will truly miss. Rodney graduated from St Bernard’s…
OBITUARY: Carol M. Cadeaux, 1947-2018
…Carol grew up in the Haight district during the late ‘50s and early 60s. Growing up her parents owned property out Bell Springs, and this is where her love of the area…
Prep Roundup – Hoopa Valley, South Fork Both Win
…The Crusaders struggled to find their rhythm early and trailed 17-3 after the opening quarter, before waking up. They outscored the visitors 55-53 the remainder of the way. “The boys…
Huskies Pull Away From Panthers in the Second Half
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – Fortuna’s Zac Claus scored 23 of his game-high 35 points in the second half on Tuesday night.It took the Fortuna Huskies a little…
56-Year-Old Orick Woman Killed in Afternoon Crash Near Big Lagoon
…She overcorrected by making a hard turn to the left which caused the vehicle to enter the opposing northbound lane. She overcorrected again and turned the Ford hard to the right. The…
HSU Men Move Up in Regional Rankings
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – HSU’s Justin EverettWith four consecutive wins and a 9-0 record in Lumberjack Arena, the Humboldt State men’s basketball team continues to build momentum…
Meet Melanie McCavour, the Woman Just Appointed to the Humboldt County Planning Commission
PREVIOUSLY:Will the Board of Supervisors Appoint a New Planning Commissioner Tuesday, at Sundberg’s Final Meeting?Sundberg Given an Emotional Farewell; Board Postpones Planning Commission Appointment# # # McCavourThe Humboldt County Board of…
Remember Those Trailers PG&E Donated to Eureka for Transitional Housing? After a False Start, the City’s Gearing Up Again to Get Them Occupied
Trailers on the Crowley SiteIt has been well over a year since PG&E donated 11 trailers to the Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation to be used as a transitional housing community…
Multiple Shmedium-Sized Earthquakes Rattle Petrolia
A graphic of today's 4.0 earthquake. | USGSThree medium to small-sized earthquakes struck a few miles off the Petrolia coast today in roughly the same spot.The first and smallest…
Coroner’s Office Identifies 33-Year-Old Arcata Woman Who Died While Hiking at Patrick’s Point State Park
…The Humboldt County Coroner's Office has positively identified the deceased female as 33-year-old Bianca Brzezinski of Arcata.PREVIOUSLY: 33-Year-Old Arcata Woman Dies While Hiking at Patrick’s…
Jeff Tsarnas Arrested for November Hit-and-Run on Fernbridge
…CHP officers recovered a broken driver side vehicle mirror at the location of the collision and this information was released through the media, in hopes of locating the vehicle, as well as…
‘The Village’ Revived? Arcata City Staff Schedules Meeting to Reconsider Revamped Student Housing Project
'The Village' plans from Arcata City Staff reportThe following is an email from Arcata Community Development Director David Loya:The Arcata City Council voted against the proposed Village Student Housing Project as…