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Traffic was heavily impacted during the cleanup.
Traffic Moving Slow After Pickup Truck and Semi Collide in Richardson’s Grove
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Crime
Humboldt County Jail Reports: Daily Booking Sheet – July 6, 2026
Daily booking sheet from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Discover Humboldt: Chasing Bigfoot at Bluff Creek
Bigfoot. Believer? Skeptic? Or just here for the scenery? Dock heads deep into Bluff Creek, where the famous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film was shot, to tackle what he calls the one question no one seems willing to answer. Along the way, he explores the wild beauty, enduring mystery—and perhaps just a little of the mythology—that continue to draw Sasquatch hunters into the forests of Northern California. Whether he proves anything is another matter entirely.
Good News
Caltrans Celebrates New ‘Welcome to California’ Monuments in Del Norte County
Since launching Clean California in July 2021, more than 600 different pieces of public art have been commissioned to beautify state roads and beautify local public spaces.
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Check This Out
Senior News Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday in July
“This year’s annual Senior News celebration of our Independence Day is more than the usual joy at red, white & blue festivities, hotdogs, parades, fireworks and “God Bless America.” Contributors to this issue also reflect on what being an American means to them, the value of liberty and independence, and the 250-year traditions and values contained in the Declaration of Independence. “
Can You Help?
Volunteer with Redwood Parks Conservancy This July to Restore Coastal Habitats
“These hands-on restoration days will focus on removing invasive non-native plants that threaten native species and sensitive ecosystems.”
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Letter to the Editor: A Eureka Ward 1 Candidate Outlines Priorities
He outlines priorities including homelessness, public safety, housing, support for local businesses, and working with Humboldt County on mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Announcements
Evan Olson: A Life Celebration
‘Please join Barb, Brian, Kortney and their family and friends at the River Lodge in Fortuna. On Saturday, July 18th @ 2:00. Bring your stories and fond memories.”
Cannabis Cache
HAPPYDAY: Breaking the Habit of Manufactured Urgency
Farming demands adaptability, but not every crisis is a real one. Casey O’Neill considers how stepping back from self-created urgency has changed the way he works, plans, and finds joy in daily life.
Terry’s Take on the Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling
The Court didn’t say it’s okay to use a gun while high. It said the
government can’t automatically take away someone’s gun rights simply
because they’re a marijuana user.