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![Another view of the humpback whale that washed ashore near Centerville. Researchers hope testing may help determine what caused the whale's death. [Photo provided by a reader]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Humpback-whale-on-Centerville-beach-880x290.jpg)
“The General Plan is the State-mandated document that guides how and where Trinity County will potentially grow and develop over the next 25 years. The update addresses critical issues including land use, transportation, housing, conservation, open space, and public safety, and will help establish County priorities and guide future decision-making.”
![Another view of the humpback whale that washed ashore near Centerville. Researchers hope testing may help determine what caused the whale's death. [Photo provided by a reader]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Humpback-whale-on-Centerville-beach-90x90.jpg)
Daily booking sheet from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
Humboldt County Supervisor Natalie Arroyo talks trails, housing, roller derby and the long road from Miami to the county dais on the latest 100% Humboldt podcast.
![Teagan Clinton cleans the rolling travel bag she won during the Blocksburg Ice Cream Social auction, unaware that one of its pockets held a long-forgotten surprise. [Photo courtesy of Jeni Stevens]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Teagan-Clinton-420x140.jpg)
Imagine finding $1,000 hidden inside something you just bought. A Blocksburg mother and daughter didn’t have to imagine it—they had to decide what to do next.
“Birding on the Madaket returns this summer with three guided boat tours aboard the historic Madaket on July 19, August 23, and September 20, from 4 to 6 p.m.”
A GoFundMe launched for the woman found dead northwest of Covelo is raising money to bring her home to rest and support the children she left behind.
A CalMatters investigation into 148 California public college and university police departments found widespread gaps in reporting military-grade equipment, including AR-15s, tear gas grenades and sonic weapons, with Cal Poly Humboldt among the campuses that didn’t hold a required public forum on its arsenal in 2025.
Family and friends remember a longtime cement mason and Cutten Ridgewood baseball coach known for his authenticity, humor and deep love for his people.
“July; the time of grass seeds stuck in socks, cool refreshing water reminding us of joy on hot days.”
“[T]he victim appeared to have suffered numerous gunshot wounds.”
![Teagan Clinton cleans the rolling travel bag she won during the Blocksburg Ice Cream Social auction, unaware that one of its pockets held a long-forgotten surprise. [Photo courtesy of Jeni Stevens]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Teagan-Clinton-880x290.jpg)
