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House Panel Blocks Trump’s Effort to Slash North Coast Tsunami System
The powerful House Appropriations Committee has fully funded the Tsunami Warning Program for Fiscal 2018, snubbing President Trump’s attempt to eliminate $11 million from a system considered indispensable by North Coast…
Tourist Carjacked at Gunpoint on the Avenue of the Giants; Sheriff’s Office Investigating
…The suspect was last seen driving her vehicle southbound on the Avenue of the Giants. The victim reported seeing a white 4 door sedan, possibly Toyota, leave the area as well. It…
Drug Task Force Busts Eureka Man Driving Up 101 With Nearly Three Pounds of ‘Suspected’ Heroin; Investigation Ongoing
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:The Humboldt County Drug Task Force in conjunction with Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit secured a Humboldt County Superior Court search warrant…
Wanna Paint a Utility Box? Eureka is the Place to Live Your Dreams
…The goal of Eureka Box Art! is to use utility boxes as “canvases” for original pieces of art as well as to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the city, while…
Arcata Man Killed on Highway 299
…Personnel from the California Highway Patrol, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office, the Salyer Volunteer Fire Department, and the Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. The identity of the…
Briceland-Based Victim of Serial Ripoffs Catches Suspects on Game Cam; Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help in Identifying Suspects
…A game camera caught photographs of the suspects removing the bladders from the property. The suspect vehicle was also photographed.I looked at the photographs and came up with the following descriptions…
HARDIN: Skipping ‘The News’
I've been taking a break from “The News” lately, pretty much since the election. It just got too embarrassing to watch. Trump turned US politics into a reality TV show, and…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Consciousness: The New Élan Vital?
A zombike is a regular bike that lacks the quality of impetus, so when you push on the pedals, nothing happens! (Actually this is a restored 1887 Rover Safety Bicycle, details at…
The Largest Grow In Years: More Than 58,700 Weed Plants Destroyed by Trinity Law Enforcement
…This complex of marijuana grows was the largest site found in the last several years on public lands in Trinity County.Agencies Involved:Trinity County Sheriff’s OfficeUnited States Forest Service Law…
OBITUARY: Susan Clarice Anderson-Baxter, 1960-2017
Susan Clarice Anderson-Baxter passed away at the age of 56 in Madera, Calif. on May 24, 2017Susan was born in Fortuna on September 12, 1960. She graduated from Fortuna High School…
Fortuna 19-Year-Old Wanted for Attempted Murder in Arcata
…WilliamsOn July 16, 2017, at 2:45am the Arcata Police Department responded to a shooting call at the corner of 12th and C Streets in Arcata. Officers located a 17-year-old…
Portland Plane Delayed by Lazy Owl Trying to Hitch a Free Ride to Eureka
A Portland PenAir flight bound for Eureka missed its departure time after an owl was discovered hiding out in the plane's wheel well.Portland's NBC affiliate KGW reports that the…
The City of Fortuna Mourns Dennis Wendt and Roger Harwood
…The City of Fortuna is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of longtime residents Dennis Wendt and Roger Harwood. The lives of every citizen in the City of Fortuna have…
DHHS: It’s Probably Time to Remind All You Humboldt Swimmers That Blue-Green Algae is a Thing (Even If Its Not Actually Algae)
…Although commonly referred to as blue-green algae, following the lead of the state, jurisdictions are using the term cyanobacteria as it is not algae, but bacteria.Typically, cyanobacteria warnings come out…
(VIDEO) Popular TV Car Series ‘Top Gear’ Responsible for Amphibious Car Seen Driving Across Ruth Lake?
Actor Matt LeBlanc and TV production crews appear to be in town filming an episode for the beloved car series "Top Gear."LoCO reader Suzanna Kathlene Church sent us the above footage…
(UPDATE) Assault and Burglary Suspect Splits From Siskiyou County Courthouse After Judge Orders His Arrest
…While the Judge ordered he be remanded, Caldwell took foot bail from the Courthouse and Court staff. David Caldwell was last seen wearing a light blue shirt, but what is most notable…
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man in Hydesville Robbery; Pleads For More Public Involvement in Combating Crime Wave
PREVIOUSLY:The Internet Works! Hydesville Burglary Suspects Arrested in Fortuna Hours After Sheriff’s Office ReleaseDo You Recognize This Rig? Sheriff’s Office Investigating Residential Burglary in Hydesville###From the Humboldt County…
(LISTEN) KHUM In-Depth: Climate Change in Humboldt
…Stronger and more frequent wildfires in the other. Responses are all over the spectrum from President Trump withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord to Governor Brown saying "California is…
CHP Names Fortuna Residents Killed on Highway 101 This Morning
The California Highway Patrol quickly followed up this morning's press release to include the names of the deceased: They are Dennis Wendt, age 69, and Roger Harwood, age 67, both of…
(UPDATE: VICTIMS’ NAMES RELEASED) Two Killed in Early Morning Crash on Highway 101
PREVIOUSLY:Fatality at Highway 101 N and FRENCH RD OFR ###From the California Highway Patrol:On July 21, 2017, at approximately 0320 hours, a 2002 GMC Yukon, driven by Steven Murray of…
WE ARE CRABS: Great-Granddaughter of Humboldt Crabs Team Founder Helps Keep Uniforms Crisp and Spotless
…She did it with skill and grace, not an easy task for the top row of the bleachers. We started chatting and I found out that she is the great-granddaughter of…
OBITUARY: Tracy Lynn Wolfe, 1973-2017
…Please join the family in a celebration of life at Manila Community Center on July 23, 2017 at 1 p.m.### The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Tracy Wolfe’s…
(PHOTOS) Mural’d!
…Da.That was quick! After only 7 days — far less than anticipated! — London-based artist Dan Kitchener has completed his latest colorful traffic scene, this one on the side of the Buhne…
The Internet Works! Hydesville Burglary Suspects Arrested in Fortuna Hours After Sheriff’s Office Release
…Officers from the Fortuna Police Department responded to the vehicle location at the request of the Sheriff’ Office. Fortuna Officers located the associated vehicle and arrested two suspects. One of the bows…
Here’s the Documentation You’ll Need to Keep the Sheriff’s Office From Busting Your Weed Grow
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Sheriff’s office has fielded many questions over the past several months regarding how the changes in the law will effect enforcement of illegal…
Former North Coast Journal Office Manager Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement Charges
A Willow Creek woman pleaded not guilty today to embezzling from the North Coast Journal when she worked there as an office manager and bookkeeper. Carmen Marie England is charged with grand…
Score Another One for Bomb-Bot! Sheriff’s Office Robot Puts Suspicious Object in its Belly and Safely Blows it Up
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 07-20-17 [following a call that came in at 10:02 a.m.] the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance…
Hearing for Accused Eureka Child Molester Delayed, Over the Objections of the Suspect
Smith.The preliminary hearing for suspected child molester Chad Alan Smith was postponed today to give Smith’s attorney more time to prepare her defense.Visiting Judge Robert Crone Jr. rescheduled the…
Eureka City Council Signs Resolution in Support of Paris Climate Accord
Screenshot of Tuesday's meeting courtesy City of Eureka.The Eureka City Council Tuesday night voted 4-1 to adopt a resolution in support of the Paris Agreement, becoming the latest in…
Do You Recognize This Rig? Sheriff’s Office Investigating Residential Burglary in Hydesville
…During the investigation it was determined that neighbors had seen a vehicle (attached photo) parked across the street from the victim’s residence earlier in the day. Later the vehicle was spotted…