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‘Moon Over Humboldt’: Debut Novel by Local Journalist
Former Humboldt County journalist Jim Hight will perform dramatic readings and discuss the themes of recovery and reconciliation from his new novel, Moon Over Humboldt. Wednesday, August 28, 6:30 at the Fortuna Library; Thursday, August 29, 4 PM at the McKinleyville Library; and Thursday August 29, 6:30 PM at Northtown Books.
Humboldt Last Week podcast: Most Wanted, ‘straight pride,’ ‘pure evil’ trial, vandals, groping?, weed wins, bike park, more
A man on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted Fugitives list was arrested in Redway, an accused double murderer who failed additional attempts may finally see a trial, a viral post detailed someone with a ‘straight pride’ shirt harassing a trans drummer in Eureka, another viral post appeared to show a man in Arcata with a shirt celebrated by pedophiles, a teenage boy-girl duo is accused of spray-painting racist and offensive slurs on a home and vehicles in Eureka, an ex-Fortuna High teacher and coach will see a new trial for allegedly groping three underage girls, the shuttering of Redwood Meat Co. amid a family dispute is stressing our local food system, a Eureka City Council candidate is associated with parking preservation efforts, Humboldt County Supervisors are forming a committee to consider independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, officers recovered $10K of stolen construction equipment after a car chase, Fortuna’s movie theater remains closed following that big earthquake at the end of 2022, Humboldt County cannabis performed highly at the California State Fair, a local auto repair shop deviated from their typical work to repair a girl’s feeding chair, the menacing mermaid movie “Bad Fish” is out, construction has begun on a mountain bike park in the Cutten area, The Summitt in Arcata hosts inclusive women’s sports bar, and more.
3 arrested in wake of reported shooting at Bear River Casino
The following is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:. On Aug. 15, 2024 at about 3:40 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s (HCSO) deputies were dispatched to Bear River Casino in Loleta for the report of a possible shooting nearby. Upon arrival, deputies began gathering statements from...
Boise Fire forces Klamath, Six Rivers national forests closures
HUMBOLDT & SISKIYOU COUNTIES, Calif. – The Boise Fire burning in northern California is now forcing portions of two national forests to issue an emergency closure order. The Klamath National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest issued the joint notice Friday. It will be in place from August 16 through September 15.
A ‘Quiet Night’ on the Boise Fire Frontlines as Total Acreage Consumed Creeps Up to 10,000
Press release from the Boise Fire incident management team:. Fire information phone: 707 572-4860 or email at 2024.Boise@firenet.gov. Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! https://linktr.ee/. Join us TODAY, Thursday, August 15 at 2 p.m. for an online Ask the Incident Commander information meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/. Join...
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns to Northern California Community Blood Bank
The Battle of the Badges blood drive has returned this week to the Northern California Community Blood Bank. “So, the battle of the badges started in 2018 as a way for the local police departments, it really started with EPD, and the sheriff’s department to kind of supplement our blood supply during the summer months, which we are notoriously slow. It quickly evolved into a competition between almost all of the departments locally, you have the fire departments, you have a lot of the police departments, search and rescue, probation, fish and wildlife. So, you name it, we probably received a donation from them in the last couple years”, says Kyle Windham, Director of Donor resources for the Northern California Blood Bank.
Discover Humboldt: Horse Mountain
Take a journey with Brody and Dock as they head out to Horse Mountain on Trinity Highway 299, located approximately 45 miles northeast of Eureka and 7 miles southeast of Willow Creek. Follow Titlow Hill Rd south off of Hwy 299 to the Horse Mountain Botanical Area and the Horse Mountain Copper Mine.
An Environmental Dispute Over Kernen Construction is Tormenting a Glendale Neighborhood and Taking Up a Lot of Government Time
An environmental dispute between a Glendale construction company and its residential neighbors is driving a woman out of her home. Located off the 299 between Fieldbrook and Blue Lake, Kernen Construction Co. offers excavating, paving, concrete, asphalt, metal fabrication and other services. From the company’s 37-acre site at 2350 Glendale Drive, employees crush, mix, transport and pile rock aggregate materials into small mountains – an understandably loud business activity – for 11 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on Saturdays.
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