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Matthew Owen and Chet Albin Withdraw from Eureka City Council Race Before It Even Begins
…filing deadline for the Second Ward Eureka City Council seat, the two most recognizable names in the race pulled out. That means Heidi Messner, the co-pastor at Faith Center, wins the…
Missed KHUM’s Cannabis Compliance Panel? Here it is.
…Steve LazarSenior PlannerHumboldt County Planning and Building Department Natalynne DeLappExecutive DirectorEnvironmental Protection Information Center Adona WhiteWater Resource Control EngineerNorth Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Hear the entire discussion through the audio…
How to See Tonight’s Epic Perseid Meteor Outburst
Perseid meteor and aircraft trail over the Mattole Valley. Photos taken during last night's meteor shower by J. Bradley Burns. An outburst of ancient comet dust will rain upon the earth…
(UPDATE) Faith Center Pastor Steps Up! Chet Albin Returns! Eureka’s Second Ward Race Just Got Interesting
…She is the co-pastor at Faith Center, arguably the largest church in Humboldt County. The following blurb comes to us via the Faith Center staff bio page:Heidi is an experienced…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting, Armed Robbery Near Willow Creek
…At this time unknown condition on the male victim. Sheriff Deputies are currently securing the scene. Detectives have been called out to take over the investigation.Anyone with information for the Sheriff…
OBITUARY: Lisa Christine Bowes, 1968-2016
Lisa Christine Bowes-1968-2016-“When an artist passes away, …they return to the cosmic dust and become part of the place where ideas come from.” — Gerard Way Lisa Christine Bowes left…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: These Two Women Hiked the Entire California Coast
MoJo has made it to Mexico! Shout-out to our friends Morgan Visalia (Mo) and Jocelyn Enevoldsen (Jo), the MoJo Coastwalkers! The ladies reached the 100-mile mark in Humboldt back in…
Garberville Man Dies in Boating Accident Near South Jetty
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Office of the Coroner press release:On August 11, 2016 at about 1:35 p.m. the Sheriff's Office received a call reporting a boat in…
One Dead After Boat Capsizes and Sinks Near South Jetty This Afternoon
…Coast Guard crews maintained a safety zone and aided EMS personnel in locating the boaters on the rocks. EMS confirmed three survivors with minor injuries and one deceased. The vessel sank after…
Jim Wood’s Bill to Establish ‘Cottage Farmer’ License for Small Marijuana Grows Clears Committee
Press release from Assemblymember Jim Wood's office:AB 2516, the “cottage farmer bill” was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today and is now one vote away from the Governor’s…
Renner Petroleum Sold to Central Valley Firm, Which Vows to Maintain Renner’s ‘Community Focus’
…Through the years, the company has grown throughout the San Joaquin Valley and along California’s Central Coast under the guidance and ownership of Norman Crum and his sons Nathan and Grant…
Bills to Alleviate Local Doctor Shortage, Improve Mental Health Care Clear Major Hurdles in State Legislature
Press release from Assemblymember Jim Wood's office:Today two bills aimed at bringing improving healthcare in rural California, were passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee and are now one step away…
Community Leaders Look Toward Big-Picture Solutions for Homelessness at Housing First Summit
…After spending the past couple days in the area and getting familiar with the work being done here, Tsemberis said, "The county and city are on the cusp of implementing some really…
(UPDATING) Calfire Throwing Planes, Copters, Dozers at Large Fire Along 101 Near Scotia
…Tankers are bombing the fire from the sky, reports the Outpost's Andrew Goff, on scene. Two helicopters are also working the fire, dipping into the river and hauling water back to…
Burglars Set Fire to Fortuna Home After Making Off With Guns, Jewelry, Police Say
From the Fortuna Police Department:On August 11, 2016 at about 6:07 AM the Fortuna Police Dispatch Center received a report of a house (structure) fire on the 1300 block of…
Melinda Ciarabellini Bows Out of Reelection Bid With Classy, Heartfelt Letter to the People of Eureka
Melinda Ciarabellini, who has served on the Eureka City Council for the past six years, announced today that she will not be seeking reelection this November, and she did it in the…
Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Sent to Deactivate Explosive Device in Eureka Neighborhood Today
…Officers responded to the scene and quickly called the bomb squad, which "rendered the device safe," in Powell's words. Powell said that technicians determined that the device was, in fact, explosive.
Cannabis Compliance Panel today on KHUM
…You'll also have the opportunity to call in during the panel 707-786-5486 (KHUM). You will remain anonymous.
The Smoke and Cries for Help Coming From HSU are Just Part of an Emergency Situation Drill
…The simulation will be loud and include participation from Housing & Residence Life, the University Police Department, the Campus Emergency Response Team, the Arcata Fire Department, Arcata Mad River Ambulance, and the Campus…
You Don’t Have to Drive to Crescent City to Fly to Portland at a Reasonable Price Anymore, PenAir Says
When PenAir first announced, earlier this year, that they would institute direct flights between Portland and the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, LoCO took the opportunity to run some numbers. What…
Arcata Fire Headed to Monterey to Help Battle Massive Soberanes Fire
An Arcata Fire District engine is on its way to Monterey County to help battle the nearly 70,000-acre Soberanes Fire burning north of Big Sur. The crew will team up…
HCSO: Yesterday’s Blocksburg Raid Was the Result of Tenant/Landlord Dispute, Poorly Timed Permit Application
…The owner of the property advised the deputy he was leasing his property. The owner of the property advised the deputy the subject leasing his property was growing marijuana. The owner said…
EPD Takes a Field Trip to McKinleyville to Bust Alleged Meth/Coke Dealer
…This warrant service was the result of an investigation into narcotic trafficking within the City of Eureka.Angulo-LugoDuring a search of the residence, officers located approximately 357 grams (12.6 oz…
McKinleyville Youth Suffers Major Injuries After Running Red Light and Hitting Tree on Central Avenue
From the California Highway Patrol:On the afternoon of Sunday, August 7, the driver of a Toyota 4Runner rolled his vehicle and sustained major injuries. At approximately 2:13 p.m., 19…
Man Airlifted After Hitting a Pole and Flipping His Car in Eureka Neighborhood This Morning
From the Eureka Police Department: On August 10, 2016, at about 1:26 a.m., the Eureka Police Department, Humboldt Bay Fire, and City Ambulance responded to the intersection of Cleveland Street…
Nurses Union Reaches Agreement With New Catholic Mega-Chain Providence St. Joseph
…Joseph nurses across the state.” St. Mary Medical Center, Apple Valley, CA (voting Wednesday, August 17):Improved health care benefits and protections, with no increases to costs during the life of the…
11,992 Marijuana Plants Eradicated at Trespass Grows Straddling California/Oregon Border
…These two grow sites were located within a mile of each other, straddling the California/Oregon border, near the Diamond Creek Drainage and the intersection of the Wimer Road and County Road…
(UPDATE: Suspect Released) Yesterday’s Gunshot Victim in Petrolia Was Trying to Kill a Woman, Sheriff’s Office Says
…When deputies arrived on scene at the BLM campground located at the mouth of the Mattole River they gathered the following information from citizens:A 31 year old male citizen had dialed…
GREEN RUSH! Here is a List of the 846 Humboldters and More (So Far) Who are Looking to Go Legit
Legalization is happening very quickly.In November, we will almost certainly vote to end marijuana prohibition in the state of California, adding ourselves to the ever-growing list of states and territories…
Highway 299 at Buckhorn Summit is a Lumber-Strewn Mess
…Crystal Salomon.Take care, Highway 299 drivers! As the photo above shows, traffic at Buckhorn Summit, just east of Weaverville, is currently impacted by a bad big rig crash that has spilled…