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(VIDEO) WINGS OF FREEDOM: Touring the Legendary Fully Restored World War II Aircraft That Attracted Hundreds During a Three-Day Humboldt Stop
…His father eventually made it to the headquarters of the fourth Chinese army and became friends with the general. Several years later the general's daughter arranged for the Flying Tigers to…
OBITUARY: Dustin Nickolas Tucker Trabue, 1993-2017
…His mom and dad would like to thank his friends, neighbors and the community for all of their love and support. He is in the arms of the angels now. There will…
OBITUARY: Patricia Anne Ritter, 1962-2017
On May 3, 2017, Patricia Anne Ritter passed away at the age of 54.She was born on Sept. 14, 1962, in Chicago Ito (the late) Gene and Anne Nowotarski. She is…
GIDDINGS-HUNTZINGER MURDER TRIAL: Mother of Victim Admits on Stand That She Asked a Friend to Hold Off Calling 911
The scene of the shooting of Trevor Harrison on the night of May 9, 2015. Photo: Diover Duario.###PREVIOUSLY:Giddings-Huntinger Trial, Day OneGiddings-Huntzinter Trial, Day TwoGiddings-Huntzinger Trial, Day ThreeGiddings…
What’s Black and White and ‘Aww’ All Over? The Zebra Foal Born in Humboldt!
…A suspect has yet to be named in the case. Griego has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of the shooter. The still-nameless, striped new edition…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) ‘Suspicious’ Car Fire in Alley Near Fifth and Myrtle Briefly Threatens Nearby Building
…Humboldt Bay Fire ordered many engines to the scene, but recalled all but a few personnel when the fire could be contained to the vehicle.They've since extinguished the fire. The…
Sheriff’s Deputy Physically Subdues Wanted Warrant Suspect After Tussle
PREVIOUSLY:Did You See a Million Cop Cars Hauling Ass Southbound Out of Eureka This Morning? Here’s What That Was###From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Wednesday, June 14…
Trial Date Set for Last Year’s Roadside Slaying in Manila; Four Defendants to Stand Trial in November
…The District Attorney’s Office is seeking to have the cases joined for trial.Mitchell is accused of being the shooter, allegedly because he believed Claros had molested he and Fode’s…
Supervisors Consider Changes to Cannabis Ordinance as Public Expresses a Variety of Concerns
…While these changes signal a loosening of the rules, staff and supervisors are working to make the ordinance more restrictive in other ways. For example, the board agreed to limit the use…
Sheriff’s Office Looking for Two Men Suspected of Assaulting 43-Year-Old in Arcata, Sending Him to the Hospital
…Upon arrival, Deputies located a male victim, age 43, lying in the grass off the shoulder of the road. It was reported that two male suspects, both known to the victim, approached…
Did You See a Million Cop Cars Hauling Ass Southbound Out of Eureka This Morning? Here’s What That Was
Numerous Friends o' LoCO are throwing out signals this morning.Says one reader:Any idea why 6 police cars just raced down the highway south of Eureka?Says another:Something major going…
OBITUARY: Stan Elcock, 1931-2017
…Bert Steele to establish the Senior Softball Program. He even played in the Seniors Olympic Games in Saint George, Utah. For twenty years, he was involved with the Mended Hearts Support Group…
OBITUARY: Lonnie Ray Weitzel, 1969-2017
…Lonnie was extremely talented and was one of the best welder fabricators in this area. Lonnie was a perfectionist and was loved by his customers from all over California and Southern Oregon…
OBITUARY: Deborah Yvonne Moorhead, 1963-2017
…The two ventured in the outdoors together all the time, enjoying swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, biking and chasing waterfalls. She saw the beauty in nature and spent many days and summers…
GIDDINGS-HUNTZINGER MURDER TRIAL: Mother of Victim Takes the Stand, Describes String of Failed Weed Deals That Preceded Killing
Huntzinger (left) and Giddings.###PREVIOUSLY:Giddings-Huntinger Trial, Day OneGiddings-Huntzinter Trial, Day TwoGiddings-Huntzinger Trial, Day Three###A tearful Kay Haug took the witness stand today to tell a jury about…
Preliminary Hearing for Businessman and Substitute Teacher Accused of Child Molestation Pushed Back to July
Smith.The preliminary hearing for suspected child molester Chad Alan Smith has been postponed until July. Today Judge Christopher Wilson granted a defense motion to continue the hearing, which had been set…
Marci Kitchen Trial Date Set for November; Full Proceedings Expected to Last One Month
…The girls had been skateboarding in the road.Tsarnas died at the scene, and Kiya died in the hospital the next morning.During Kitchen’s preliminary hearing, her son testified that his…
For Second Time in Two Weeks, EPD’s POP Unit Busts 65-Year-Old Suspected of Dealing Drugs to Homeless Out of Squires-Owned ‘Heroin Hilton’
…The apartment building, commonly referred to as the “Heroin Hilton,” is owned by Floyd and Betty Squires and is part of the receivership action currently before Judge Dale Reinholtsen. The warrant was…
‘Paying Your Child Support Has Never Been Easier’: A Special Father’s Day Message From North Coast Child Support Services
From the North Coast Regional Department of Child Support Services:This Father’s Day, the state and local Child Support Services agencies commend fathers who set a good example and support the…
Humboldt Expected to Get $3.8 Million Grant to Improve Dental Services for Low Income Kids, County Health Department Says
…Wikimedia.From the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services: The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is expected to receive a $3.8 million grant to participate in…
FREE TACO BELL! The NBA Champion Golden State Warriors Have Earned Us All Free Tacos Today
…When you make it to the cashier, utter the words “free taco.” Step 3.Insert free taco into mouth.According to Taco Bell’s website, the offer is only valid “while supplies…
OBITUARY: Larry Walker, 1950-2017
…They spent a number of years in Palmdale California attending the Vineyard Fellowship. During this time, Larry worked for the Edwards Airforce Base as a computer programmer.From Southern California, the family…
GIDDINGS-HUNTZINGER MURDER TRIAL: Caregiver Confirms That He and Victim’s Mom Hid the Weed While Trevor Harrison Died
Huntzinger (left) and Giddings.###PREVIOUSLY:Giddings-Huntinger Trial, Day OneGiddings-Huntzinter Trial, Day Two###Less than a minute after he arrived at the Arcata home of marijuana dealer Kay Haug, Billy Joe…
ARCATA POLICE: Today’s Shooting in the Windsong Neighborhood Appears to be Work of Burglar Surprised in the Act
…The victim followed the suspect to the SUV and confronted him at the driver's side window. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and fired one round, hitting the victim…
Help Eureka Redraw Its Ward Boundaries Now That Wards Actually Matter
…The map hasn't been updated since the 1970s, and the populations are now dramatically imbalanced. As things currently stand, according to the latest U.S. Census block data, Councilmember Marian Brady…
CenterArts Announces 2017-18 Season Featuring Bill Murray, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Paula Poundstone, More
…Harris, Murray, Poundstone, Bird, Franti, Kristofferson and moreHey! Look at this list of famous folk you might bump into at the Wildberries juice bar in the coming year! Yes, it’s that…
Arcata Police Investigate Shooting in Windsong Village; One Victim Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries; Suspect Still at Large
…Witnesses said the suspect was carrying a black handgun.According to scanner traffic, the shooting reportedly came after a brief verbal argument at the location.We'll update when we know more.
HARDIN: The Failure of Humboldt County’s Medical Marijuana Permit System
Today, more than six months after the deadline to apply, the Humboldt County Planning Department has received fewer than 200 completed cannabis cultivation permit applications from the entire county. That means that…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The All-Weather Bow
…I didn't consciously cultivate the practice, but I'm glad I subconsciously developed the habit. I believe the physical demonstration of my feelings deepens the message — both to the other person…
Fire in Valley West Trailer Home Confined to Bedroom; Spruce Way Closed While Firefighters Mop Up
…John Ferrara.A fire in a Valley West mobile home was quickly knocked down late this afternoon, as Arcata Fire District personnel managed to contain the damage to the double-wide's…