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Man Suspected of McKinleyville Safeway Assault Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Three Other People
…The victims stated they were speaking with the suspect, 46 year old Scott Joseph Crane. During the conversation Crane got upset and assaulted the two male victims. The female victim attempted to…
HUMBOLDT RETAIL EMPLOYEES BEWARE! Primal Decor Wins DHHS’ First Undercover Customer Service Sting
…The shops were graded on quality of greeting, the offer of assistance and solutions, wrap-up, as well as the professionalism of staff throughout the process. A second tier of scrutiny judged…
WHOOPS! Public Works ‘Smoke Test’ in Old Town Prompts Large Emergency Response From Eureka Firefighters
…The smoke was first spotted in a second-floor bathroom, and momentarily prompted an evacuation of the building. Humboldt Bay Fire sent numerous trucks and engines to the site of the supposed…
OBITUARY: Ruth Peters Needham, 1925-2016
…She postponed her education and worked to put him through school at UCLA and then the USC School of Pharmacy with the help of the GI Bill. During this time they started…
OBITUARY: Rocky Luke Gulley, 1955-2016
…He lived on the river, and was always apart of the outdoors. He always said he liked to sleep in the fresh air and under the stars. He is survived by his…
Landlord Agrees to Pay Off Alleged Squatters at Former Senior Home, Ending Months-long Property Dispute
A dumpster overflows with garbage outside the main building at 4565 Lewis Ave., Eureka. The property formerly housed Mycroft Supportive Care, a senior living facility. | Photos by Ryan Burns.PREVIOUSLYEureka Neighborhood Up…
Human Remains Discovered Near SoHum Homeless Camp
…The Coroner and Investigators collected the remains and are investigating this case.Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the…
Lawyer Asks Judge to Dismiss Charges Against Arcata Woman Accused of Killing Child
A defense attorney representing an Arcata woman accused of killing her 7-week-old baby girl today asked Judge Joyce Hinrichs to throw out the case against his client, on the grounds…
LoCO Voted Early, and So Can You! Here Is How to Do That.
Vote just to the right of the flag. If you've been a fan of the horserace coverage of this cycle's presidential race, then you've been reading and hearing a…
SoHum’s Most Wanted and Associate Arrested After Being Spotted Near Redway Elementary School
…Asbury has been previously listed on the Southern Humboldt’s Most Wanted Poster and has a felony warrant for his arrest. The arrest warrant is for unlawful sex with a minor. The…
Deputies Raid Garberville Drug Car
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release:HavenerOn 10-27- 2016 at 2:15 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Garberville Station received a report of suspicious activity in the…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: No Shredding of the Gnar at Annual Surf Camp for Autistic Kids, But Fun Was Had and Lessons Learned
…The group attempted to cross Little River to reach the ocean. They quickly realized the strength of the fast-moving water and returned to shore to avoid putting anyone in danger. Not…
McKinleyville Assault Suspect Released at the Scene; Sheriff’s Office Puts Out Warrant For His Arrest
…Deputies discovered Crane had assaulted the victim, causing minor injuries. While deputies were interviewing Crane, the victim left in the ambulance. Deputies spoke with witnesses on scene and confirmed Crane was the…
HARDIN: Let’s Make Halloween Scary Again
…These days, parents, in street clothes, lead their toddlers around the neighborhood dressed in licensed, store bought costumes, depicting trademarked TV superheroes and cartoon characters, in the middle of the afternoon.Even…
OBITUARY: Ira Thomas Shotwell III, 1953-2016
…The memorial is being planned in that area as most of his closest friends and relatives now live in the region. He is already and will continue to be missed by the…
(UPDATE) HSU Weighs in on the Hole in the University Sign
…The driver of the vehicle was a student, who was treated but not seriously injured. Campus staff are assessing the damage to the entryway sign and there is no estimate on the…
A Car Put a Great Big Hole Through One of Humboldt State’s Mission-Style Entrance Signs Last Night
…John Ross FerraraA car plowed straight through the Humboldt State University entrance sign at LK Wood and Sunset during the night.From the angle, it appears that the driver barreled down Sunset…
Woman Arrested For Attempted Homicide For Assaulting Drug Store Employee With Hammer
…The 21 year old female victim of the attempted homicide is in stable condition. The victim sustained several injuries from the attack, and has been released from the hospital.The investigation is…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Escaping to Fantasyland
Merlin recalling the Golden Age for Arthur, from Idylls of the King by Tennyson (Gustave Doré, 1868)I’m getting ready to teach my class on King Arthur again (11/17). I…
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: Why Are Turks Sold On Trump?
My Turkish students and I have been following the U.S. presidential debates. Actually we've been following since the primaries.“It's like a reality TV show,” more than a few…
TODAY IN DAD: Paprika Makes Doritos Delicious
…Watching "Thrill of the Grill," Dad wonders if there is a way to plank salmon so that the skin gets crisp. Starts composing letter to "Thrill of the Grill" staff. Perhaps a…
Head-on Two-Car Crash Completely Shuts Down Samoa Bridge
Photo provided by Jonathan Beck.UPDATE, 3:15 p.m.:According to the California Highway Patrol incident report, all lanes have been reopened.###UPDATE, 2:40 p.m.:Witness aJonathan Beck tells…
A Thunderous Storm Will Dump Rain on Humboldt Tonight
…On and off shower activity will continue through the day.Looking west, a stronger system is producing lightning off the coast with nearly 40 lightning strikes in the last hour (shown by…
Humboldt Emergency Personnel Do Push-Ups to Raise Awareness of High Suicide Rates Among American Veterans
EPD K9 Vex flexes his pecs for the vets … Not those vets.Humboldt County police, firefighters and sheriff’s officers are getting swolle for the troops.Local emergency personnel are participating in…
Eureka Campaign $ Report: Fullerton Out-Fundraises Allison; Measure P Pro-Con a Dead Heat
Professional-level graphic work by Andrew Goff.Thursday marked the final deadline for campaign finance reports before Election Day, and the documents give viewers a chance to see who's putting their…
(VIDEO) Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors
…The Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors is a fundraiser that helps the racers keep their gears greased and go "for the glory" year after year."This will be our 11th year of…
The Skies Above McKinleyville are Filled With Unusual Aircraft
…at Humboldt State — it's the Jacks versus the Clan! No, really — Simon Fraser calls its football team "The Clan."Then there was this:Photo: Stoney Times.What the hell is that…
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Suspect in Yesterday’s Hoopa Standoff Fired Weapon ‘In the Direction Of’ Deputies
PREVIOUSLY:Law Enforcement Massed in Hoopa for Barricaded Subject; Highway 96 May Be Closed### From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at about 3:30 a.m…
(VIDEO) Foster Parents Needed Throughout Humboldt
Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services is looking for foster homes for kids of all ages, particularly teenagers…
DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Arcata Police Officer Justified in May Shooting of Stick-Wielding Man
…Available information included video of the incident provided by the gas station, video from police vehicles at the scene and investigative reports from the multi-agency Critical Incident Response Team (who respond…