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OBITUARY: Wa-Rec Lacey Mae Jackson, 1999-2017
…She was the brightest light, even in the darkest of times. She was a rock to many — she had so much strength & passion; you could feel the power she held in the…
OBITUARY: Kelley Loren Kyle, 1960-2017
…She was an artist-in-residence at the Morris Graves Retreat in 2005. Kelley lived her life surrounded by art and nature. She loved the natural world: the beach, the Trinity River…
OBITUARY: Evelyn Bongio, 1929-2017
…The family would like to thank Evelyn’s caregivers — Mitch Fears, Kelly Lund and Susie Miller — for their kind, compassionate care.###The obituary above was submitted by Evelyn Bongio’s family. The…
(PHOTOS) RAINBOW MADNESS: Humboldt Looks Up After a Rainstorm
…Today's storm didn't disappoint.Moments after the sun came out this afternoon, people from around the greater Eureka area reported seeing a big vibrant rainbow stretched across the sky. Did…
Exonerated of Murder but Jailed Since 2015, Blue Lake Man Accepts Eight-Year Sentence for Vandalism, Drug Crimes
…Clanton said Huntzinger will use his prison time to become “the person he set out to be: an educated, insightful, contributing member of society.”Under his agreement with the District Attorney’s…
FODE FLIPS! Manila Murder Suspect Agrees to Testify Against Alleged Accomplice in Claros Killing
…Mitchell, the alleged shooter, reportedly believed Claros had molested he and Fode’s 3-year-old daughter. Claros was investigated but never charged.Thomson, 19, was in the backseat of the car…
(VIDEO) SURPRISE! Security Cameras Catch Numerous A-Holes Stealing Amazon Boxes in McKinleyville … but the Packages are Filled With Yard Clippings
Doorstep package delivery-snatching is one of the more hateable forms of petty theft modern humans face in this brave new world.These opportunistic thieves, commonly referred to as "porch pirates," charge…
ELECTION RESULTS! College of the Redwoods Challengers Cruising to Easy Victory; Rio Dell Pot Tax Passes; Blue Lake Fire Tax Shot Down
College of the Redwoods' Board of Trustees looks to get some fresh blood soon, after two long-time incumbents lost decisively at the polls yesterday.Challengers Bonnie Deister and Dan Kelley, who…
(VIDEO) Advocates for Homeless Housing Alternatives Pushing Board of Supervisors to Declare Shelter Crisis
…But the whole idea is: People have to start somewhere." The organization hopes the shelter crisis declaration will soon be on the supervisors' agenda to at least allow for further discussion. ####RELATED…
STORM COMING! High Winds, Decent Downpour On Tap For Today and Much of the Week; Gale Warnings, Small Craft Advisories Issued
Are you ready for some weather?The National Weather Service office on Woodley Island forecasts a 100 percent chance of rain today throughout the region, and in pretty decent amounts. The storm…
OBITUARY: Harold Laverne Baker, 1937-2017
…He went to work at the B River lumber company. He worked all his life in the woods. He worked for numerous companies and would camp out a lot during the summer…
OBITUARY: E. Darrell Jameson, 1925-2017
…Even though he went to school in Eureka during the school year he continued going to the Showers Pass school in the summers to ensure there were enough children to have a…
Eureka Veterans Service Office Will be Open for Veterans’ Day
…11, and the Veterans Service Office (VSO) will be celebrating by opening that day to serve veterans who may be unable to visit the office during regular business hours.“Many vets may…
‘Loudest, Stinkiest and Most Impactful’: Get a Look at Eureka’s Heavy Industrial Areas in the 12th Installment of ‘Get to Know a Zone District’
…Are those uses relevant?Zoning regulations in the United States came about in the early 20th century. At that time, the country was rapidly industrializing. Smokestacks were going up as fast as…
Hearing for Former Humboldt Correctional Deputy Accused of Molesting Children Pushed Back Until January
The preliminary hearing is now set for January in the case of a former Humboldt County correctional officer charged with sexually molesting three boys. Today Judge Christopher Wilson granted a continuance motion…
Eureka Has $1 Million to Loan to Low-Income Folks Looking to Buy a House (or Fix One Up)
The City of Eureka was recently awarded a $1 million Community Development Block Grand from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and staff would like nothing better than to loan…
ANOTHER CONTINUANCE: Eureka Man Accused of Killing Roommate Has Preliminary Hearing Postponed
…He was pronounced dead at the scene.No motive has been revealed for the killing. Police have said it did not appear to be a case of self-defense.The preliminary hearing…
HCSO: Trimmer Upset About Lack of Payment Returns to Mad River Grow With Posse, Steals Marijuana
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office continues its Monday press release extravaganza with the following tale of a grower/trimmer relationship breakdown:On 11-06-17 at about 6:24 AM four…
Fake SWAT Team Worked Redwood Valley Area, Too — Demanding Weed and Money, Armed Robbers Took Cars and Shoes Instead
…The victims were ordered out of the two vehicles they had been driving and the suspects took their shoes. The suspects then got into each of the vehicles and drove away. The…
Man Gets a Face Full of Bird Shot in Loleta; Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect
…He turned to the direction the shots had came from and was struck in the right eye and shoulder with what appeared to be bird shot. The victim did not see the…
1,000 Pounds of Marijuana, Vehicles Stolen by Armed Men in Tactical Gear on Bald Hills Road, Says Sheriff’s Office
…It was reported that three Native American looking men, all under six feet tall, wearing tactical style gear with the word "SWAT", had come onto the property. The suspects were armed with…
Armed Men in Tactical Gear Rob Spanish Tourists Near Lady Bird Johnson Grove
…All of the tourists were ordered to lay on the ground as a third suspect walked up from behind them. Suspect three fired four to five shots into the air. The shots…
HARDIN: What’s Wrong With Copyright
…We expect journalists to show us pictures of the accused. We expect them to cover the parade and to show the spectators as well as the marchers, but we also expect journalists…
OBITUARY: Patricia Lee Hafner, 1933-2017
…She eventually graduated with an English degree from California State University, Fullerton in the 1970s. She worked in the District Attorney’s office for many years until she decided to become a…
OBITUARY: Glenn Chabot, 1927-2017
Glenn Chabot, born May 15,1927 passed on October 12, 2017 at the age of 90 in Cambridge, Idaho.Born in Ocean Shores, Washington to Otis and Civilla Chabot, he is survived…
OBITUARY: Charles Eugene Bleything, 1933-2017
…The Korean War was brewing during the 50’s and Chuck was drafted into the army where he was stationed in Germany playing in the army band. After the war, Chuck was…
OBITUARY: Robert Earl Claybon, 1950-2017
…Robert came to Humboldt as a young teen and graduated from the Eureka Continuation High School on Myrtle Ave.Robert was a lover of cars working on them often, building, rebuilding as…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Slavery Compromise
“…the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War.”— John Kelly, White House Chief of Staff, October 30 2017“There would be those who would say the reason for…
(VIDEO) The Huff Awards Los Bagels for Sustainable Business Practices
…sustainability, community involvement, employment — not just with the zero-waste program,” Rael said. “I love the acknowledgement.” Huffman (right) and Rael share a larf.Rep. Huffman will also be appearing at the…
Here We Go Again: Fifth Lawsuit Filed Against Caltrans’ Richardson Grove Project
…The agency cannot demonstrate that the project is necessary for safety or would benefit the local economy.The attorneys for the plaintiffs in this suit are Philip Gregory of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy…