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“With a recent increase in fire activity, higher temperatures, lower fuel moistures, and minimal precipitation in the forecast, the extreme threat of wildfire impacting life, property, or natural resources is observable.”
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Crime
Humboldt County Jail Reports: Daily Booking Sheet – June 14, 2026
Daily booking sheet from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
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A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Bigfoot Highway Bound: Humboldt Axe Explores Humboldt’s Ancient River Crossroads
A road trip video follows Highway 96 into Weitchpec, where Gold Rush history and thousands of years of Indigenous heritage meet at the confluence of two of Northern California’s most storied rivers.
Good News
Noyo Bida Truth Project Announces the Winners of Their Fourth Annual Essay Contest
“The Noyo Bida Truth Project announces the winners of their Fourth Annual Essay Contest. The First and Second Prize winners will read their essays and receive their prizes Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. at Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street, Noyo Bida, CA. (Fort Bragg)”
Need to Know
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Arts and Crafts Vendors Wanted for BridgeFest
A celebration of aliens, live music, costumes, and community returns to Bridgeville on August 15 for the 30th annual BridgeFest, where vendor spots are still available but going fast.
Can You Help?
Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Seeks Public Input on Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update
“The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council is in the process of updating the Humboldt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and is seeking public input.”
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Terry’s Take on What Happens When the Information Superhighway Meets the River Way
The Broadband for All project finally reached Southern Humboldt. Unfortunately, the first thing downloaded into the South Fork Eel wasn’t data.
Announcements
Gary Robert Cox: Photographer, Homesteader, Farmer’s Garden
A Whale Gulch resident since 1974, Gary Cox built his own home, tended his garden, and shared his love of the land and lens with his community until his passing in April at age 84.
Cannabis Cache
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Hundreds of Illegal Cannabis Plants Destroyed as Siskiyou County Intensifies Summer Enforcement Effort
“Last year, the NSMIT team successfully eradicated 332,871 illegal marijuana plants and 54,070 pounds of ready to sell product.”
From Grow Houses to Heat Pumps: Arcata Considers Repealing a Tax Born in the Marijuana Boom
Remember when Arcata taxed electricity because half the neighborhood thought the house next door was growing weed?”