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“Residents should be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice if fire behavior and weather conditions worsen. Residents are advised to prepare for potential evacuations, including gathering personal supplies and overnight accommodations.”
[UPDATE 7:49 a.m.: Hwy 96 is Closed] New Fire Causing Delays on Hwy 96 North of Hoopa
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Crime
Humboldt County Jail Reports: Daily Booking Sheet – July 8, 2026
Daily booking sheet from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Local Fantasy Author Will Host Book Signing in Eureka
“Inspired by the forests, coastline, and landscapes of Northern California, Vengeful Flames weaves elements of Humboldt County into its dark fantasy world. Brittany Mendes drew from the beauty and atmosphere of the region while creating the novel’s fantastical setting.”
Good News
$500,000 Gift Launches First 5 Humboldt’s “Belonging Project” at Historic Eureka Property
“The Vesper Society, a San Francisco based private foundation, has provided a generous donation of $500,000 to initiate the Foundation’s first endeavor: “The Belonging Project”. The launch of this project includes the purchase of a historic Eureka property that will welcome children and families in a supportive and inclusive space, while also serving as a permanent home for First 5 Humboldt.”
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Check This Out
FOAM is Sponsoring a Free Tour of The Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet leader Ken Burton for a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Can You Help?
Community Rallies to Help Family Displaced by Mad River Road Fire
A Humboldt County mother is asking for the community’s help after a house fire on Mad River Road left her and her three young children with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Terry’s Take on the Water Conservation in Redway
The river isn’t angry. It’s just… a little drained.
Announcements
Arthur ‘Art’ Bettini, Beloved Teacher Who Turned California into a Classroom, Dies at 87
Friends and former students remember the longtime Moorpark College history professor and Arcata resident for a lifetime spent teaching far beyond the walls of any classroom.
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.