A solo vehicle crash near McClellan Mountain Road Monday afternoon prompted a two-helicopter response, with the injured driver airlifted from Dinsmore Airport.
Live Press Conference: Sheriff Set to Reveal Details in Miranda’s Rescue Investigation
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Live Press Conference: Sheriff Set to Reveal Details in Miranda’s Rescue Investigation
A Humboldt County Sheriff’s press conference this afternoon is expected to shed new light on the multi-agency probe into a Fortuna animal rescue where investigators unearthed the remains of more than 100 dogs earlier this month.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
10 years In The Works, Whitethorn Area Community Forest Project Approaches Completion
The conservation effort protected the Whitethorn-area property from clear-cut logging and potential subdivision, restored critical salmon habitat, and is creating a future trail system that could include 25 miles of public trails and an ADA-accessible loop.
Good News
$21.3 Million Headed to California Salmon Fisheries After Years-Long Wait
Congressman Jared Huffman announced last week that federal disaster relief funding is finally on its way to California fishing communities devastated by back-to-back salmon fishery collapses, but the North Coast Democrat made clear he isn’t satisfied with how long it took to get there.
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Second Annual Block Party on F Street August 1
“We are an annual free, family-friendly community celebration happening in Downtown Eureka with Arts Alive!”
Can You Help?
You Could Be One of the 19 Citizens Watching Over Humboldt’s Government
Nineteen local citizens have the power to investigate county and city government in Humboldt — and they want to hear from you.
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Guest Column: On Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Young Children
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States.
Announcements
Robert Keith Nicholson: 1980-2026
“Logging and operating heavy equipment were what he liked best, and he was fortunate enough to get to do that for a living.”
Cannabis Cache
HAPPYDAY: A Season of Sweet Weather, Hard Work, and New Beginnings
Summer solstice brings reflection at a Humboldt farm that’s been juggling markets, a new CSA buyers club, livestock, grants, and five straight Fridays on the road south.
HappyDay: ‘Solstice. The Longest Day of the Year.’
“We made it. There is always a feeling of relief as we cross the threshold and begin the descent back towards shorter days.”