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JUDGE: Marci Kitchen Will Stand Trial for Vehicular Manslaughter, DUI Resulting in Death, and Fleeing the Scene of a Crime
…Kitchen Told Friend She ‘Hit the Girls,’ Initially Thought She’d Hit a Deer, CHP Officer Testifies; Collision Scene DescribedKITCHEN HEARING, DAY TWO: Marci Kitchen’s Son Testifies That His Mother Killed…
Happy Camp Man Arrested for Murder of Man Whose Body Was Found in Klamath River
…He was last seen in vicinity of Indian Creek in the Happy Camp area at about the time the body in the river was reported to law enforcement authorities on April 14th…
State Kicks Down $1.5M for Cleanup of Illegal Weed Grow Operations in the Emerald Triangle
…Bonham. “The $1.5 million will help us continue to clean up the egregious environmental damage, specifically to California’s waterways, caused by illegal marijuana cultivation sites.”The illegal clear cutting creates…
Rabies are Bad, Says DHHS, So Come Get Some Cheap, Cheap Rabies Vaccines
…The Humboldt-Del Norte Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring low-cost canine rabies vaccination clinics throughout the county in May, June and July.During the clinics, dog vaccinations are $10 each. Other…
St. Joseph Hospital President Dr. David O’Brien Announces Resignation
…The medical group model, O'Brien said, is the best option for dealing with the shortage of local specialists. "We are creating a platform for doctors to stay in the community because…
Theft Investigation in Rancho Sequoia Comes Up Empty, Apart From Accidental Discovery of Unpermitted Megagrow
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Tuesday May 9th members of the Humboldt County Drug Enforcement team assisted the California Highway Patrol in the service a search warrant in the…
ATT’N GROWERS! The County Will Be Holding a Pesticide/Rodenticide Workshop to Help You Learn How to Use Poisons Correctly
…File photo.From the County of Humboldt:On May 31 the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will offer pesticide use compliance training for the commercial cannabis…
(VIDEO) New Owners, New Life: A Look Inside Eureka’s Revitalized Historic Eagle House and Its Queen Anne-Style Inn
…The main structure was built in 1888 and the second structure in 1901, then the two areas were connected in the 1980s with a fancy ballroom. The place has had at least…
OBITUARY: Leanna Irene Skeen, 1957-2017
…at the Van Duzen River Grange in Carlotta, California. Please join us as we remember the happy times and the many ways Lana touched each of our lives. There will be a…
OBITUARY: Lillian (Dolly) Rovai Martinelli Christen, 1919-2017
Lillian (Dolly) Rovai Martinelli Christen, born March 17th, 1919, passed away the morning of May 7th, 2017, with her husband by her side. She leaves behind her husband, Ray Christen, son Leory…
OBITUARY: Shirley Green, 1934-2017
…She also was the first female in the United States for the “Fuller Brush Company.” Shirley loved children and ran a day care center out of her home for over 10 years…
Afternoon Transient Fight, (False) Threat of Gun Leads to Massive Police Turnout at C Street Market Plaza
Photos of the scene: Andrew Goff.From the Eureka Police Department: Bickerstaff. Earl.On 05/09/17, at about 4:45 PM, Eureka Police Department officers were dispatched to the vicinity of…
KITCHEN PRELIMINARY HEARING: Marci Kitchen’s Son Testifies That His Mother Killed His Sister and Her Friend While Drunk, Then Tried to Cover Up the Crime
…And he admitted they were partially at fault because they were in the middle of the road instead of being on the shoulder facing oncoming traffic. “They both violated the vehicle code…
Supervisors Ponder How Strict to Be With Cannabis Cultivators
Sheriff Billy Honsal addresses the Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting.The county has a delicate balancing act to perform when it comes to enforcing the regulations spelled out in its…
A Fancy European Cruise Ship Was Going to Call on Humboldt Bay Yesterday, But Naaah
…As of this writing, the Europa is off the coast of Astoria, passing the mouth of the mighty Columbia River. Bon voyage.###PREVIOUSLY:Cruise Ship Amadea Coming to Humboldt Bay (It didn…
(VIDEO) Watch Kirsten Dunst Wander Around Humboldt Sad and on Drugs in the Trailer for ‘Woodshock’
Where is Kirsten going? Where are we all going?Hey! Remember a couple years ago when Kirsten Dunst was hanging out at The Shanty with the stars of Humboldt Roller Derby? That…
Late Night Kitchen Fire in Eureka Apartment Building Displaces Residents
…Smoke was removed from the building and utilities secured.The cause of the fire was undetermined after an investigation. The fire apartment occupants were displaced due to the fire damage and were…
OBITUARY: Melvin Stokes, 1945-2017
…Mel made many dance necklaces and regalia pieces for the Tolowa Nation, the Sundberg family, the Risling family, the George family, the Melvin family, the Mattz family, the Tripp family, the Obie…
KITCHEN PRELIMINARY HEARING: Kitchen Told Friend She ‘Hit the Girls,’ Initially Thought She’d Hit a Deer, CHP Officer Testifies; Collision Scene Described
…Then he saw the vehicle slow down and pull over to the side of the road. He described the driver as someone who looked just like one of the skateboarders he had…
Local Students Win State History Day Competition, Head to Nationals
…Breaking the Barrier of Oppression."In the group website category, Lucas Morace and Jacoby Coutant of South Bay Elementary were honored with the Promotion of History/California History Award for their project…
HSU Faculty, UPD, Brothers United Participate in Radio Town Hall on Lawson Case Tonight; Arcata Mayor Releases Statement; HSU Walk Out Planned Tuesday
…I, along with the other Council members, Police Chief, and City Manager commit to putting our resources, time, and energy, into the ongoing investigation to find the truth about what happened at…
Shelter Cove Homicide Victim Officially Named by Coroner’s Office
The Humboldt County Coroner's Office has released the identity of last week's Shelter Cove homicide victim: Jesse Simpson, 42, of Shelter Cove. The suspect in the case, Eric Lively, 45…
(VIDEO) Will There Ever Be A Premier Dog Park in Arcata? Working Group Pushes for Site Control as Possible Contamination Issue Drags On
…Located on South I Street near the plaza and Highway 101, the Little Lakes property is large, easy to find and owned by the city — hence "the perfect location." But it also…
HARDIN: I Didn’t March for Science
A couple of weeks ago they held the first national March for Science. I love science, and I have a deep appreciation for science and scientific inquiry. I don't trust scientists…
OBITUARY: Carleton Crummett, 1935-2017
Carleton Crummett, born on May 29th, 1935 in Washington, Maine to Charles and Lila Crummett, passed away peacefully at home in Fortuna at the age of 81. Growing up, Carleton was one…
Marin County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Arrested in Eureka for Repeated Molestation of Underage Girl
The Chief Deputy Coroner of the Marin County Sheriff's Office was arrested in Eureka Thursday afternoon for sexually abusing an underage girl during a seven-year period.The Marin Independent Journal…
(PHOTOS) LoCO Kayaked With Some Whales Up in Trinidad
…He directed the group to hurry toward the land.It’s hard not to feel a bit absurd when you’re frantically paddling in an attempt to position your kayak within the…
Strong 50-MPH Winds Will Blow Stuff Around Along the North Coast Again
It's gonna be another blustery day here in Humboldt.Yesterday's winds made a mess around the county, knocking down trees and power lines, and today should be more of the…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Happiest Country
"The Little Mermaid" by Edvard Eriksen, Copenhagen (Avda-berlin, Creative Commons)I've been living the past week with someone who murmurs, laughs and groans when she reads. Especially when immersed in…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Out of Jail With Nazim Hikmet
You all are familiar with the story of Nazim Hikmet, Turkey’s national poet. Author of Human Landscapes from My Country, widely considered one of the seminal works of the Twentieth Century…