Vehicle Crashes Into Redwood Tree, Blocks Northbound 101 Near Confusion Hill
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Terry Torgerson: Digging for the Truth at Miranda’s Rescue
As law enforcement says it remains committed to pursuing leads in the Miranda’s Rescue case, Terry Torgerson distills the controversy into a stark image of a supporter staring into an empty grave.
Read moreFacebook Outage Leaves Users Logged Out, Locked Out and Frustrated This Morning
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Read moreHumboldt’s Weak Economy Leads to Budget Deficit
Humboldt County’s proposed budget once again relies on reserves to close a $12 million gap between projected spending and revenue. Officials say the budget is balanced, but supervisors warned that the savings account used to cover shortfalls is shrinking and may be largely depleted within a few years.
Read moreHighway Lanes to Close Saturday as Eureka Honors Duane Flatmo With Flaming Octopus Celebration
For many in Humboldt, Saturday’s celebration is expected to be more than a street naming ceremony. It will be an opportunity to honor an artist whose work has colored the county’s walls, brightened its streets, fueled its festivals and, occasionally, set the tentacles of a giant, mechanical octopus ablaze.
Read moreFrom 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?”
Read moreTrinidad Gomez sentenced to 8 years in prison for child sex crimes
“Justice has been served thanks to the strength and bravery of a teenage girl.”
Read moreDog, Seals, and a Coast Guard Swimmer: A Mad Adventure with a Happy Ending
A curious dog, a skeptical group of seals, and a Coast Guard rescue swimmer made for an unusual rescue at the mouth of the Mad River this weekend. What started as a canine adventure ended with a helicopter, a swimmer in the water, and a happy ending for everyone involved. Watch the video and read the story here:
Read moreDriver Arrested for Felony DUI Following Injury Collision in Eureka
“Upon arrival, officers located the driver and one passenger of the involved vehicle. Officers learned there had been a second passenger in the vehicle; however, that individual fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.”
Read moreTriple-Digit Heat Expected Across Inland Northwest California Through Early Next Week
Some communities expected to see triple-digit highs through the weekend and into next week.
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