“Beginning Monday, June 8, the eastbound lane of State Route 299 will be closed in the slide area to allow crews to complete roadway repairs after minor cracking was observed following the earlier slide event.”
Fortuna Massage & Spa Raided; One Arrested on Prostitution Charges
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Fortuna Massage & Spa Raided; One Arrested on Prostitution Charges
CHP’s major crimes unit served a search warrant at a Fortuna massage business following a labor violation complaint, and the arrest that followed involved the DA’s victim advocacy group.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Bill Barnum Returns to 100% Humboldt with a Lot to Say About the County’s Future
A wide-ranging conversation covers the redwood market collapse, Humboldt’s housing crunch, downtown development, and why a lifelong local thinks the county keeps getting in its own way.
Good News
McMurray & Sons Sponsors Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Humboldt County
“The 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Humboldt County will take place on Saturday, October 10 at the Adorni Center. beginning at 9 am.”
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Blue Lake Rancheria and California Scottish Rite Foundation Expand Access to Childhood Speech-Language Services on the North Coast
“The California Scottish Rite Foundation provides childhood speech-language, literacy, and education programs that help children improve communication skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential.”
Can You Help?
Help Clean Up the Coast After July 4 — Volunteers Needed in Crescent City
The annual July 5 beach cleanup is back, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help clear firework debris and trash from Del Norte County’s coastline after the holiday rush.
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Guest Column: Notable Neighbors
Who Did Paul Miss?
Announcements
Vera Jeanette Steele: March 19, 1939 – May 4, 2026
“From GG-Ma, we learned the value of hard work, how to clean a fish, and the simple joy of sneaking a taste of frosting from the fridge when she wasn’t looking. Most importantly, we learned what it means to show up—to show up for family without asking why, and to help those in need without questioning whether they deserve it.”
Cannabis Cache
HappyDay: ‘This Week Was Momentous for Us’
“Brother Lito and I got back from our sales trip last night as dusk darkened towards night.”
Cannabis Union Backs Congressional Push to Free Federal Prisoners Serving Time for Nonviolent Marijuana Offenses
The UFCW, which represents thousands of cannabis industry workers, is calling on the Trump administration to commute the sentences of people in federal prison on nonviolent cannabis charges, joining a letter signed by 28 members of Congress urging presidential action.