Eureka Crash Leaves One Trapped, Prompts Extrication Response
A morning collision at Myrtle Avenue and Park Street sent crews from two cities to the scene after one vehicle ended up on its side and a person became trapped.
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Drive-By Shooting Investigated in Eureka Neighborhood; Involved Vehicles Fled
![Law enforcement is investigating an apparent drive-by shooting in Eureka today. Lowell Street was closed from Wabash to Watson. [Photo by Ryan Hutson]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/708376321_993376650143473_6109778544533581445_n-860x280.jpg)
Eureka police found shell casings near Wabash Avenue and Lowell Street after reports of shots fired between two SUVs Monday afternoon
Read more[Update: Forward Progress Stopped] Palmer Fire Burns 5 Acres Along Highway 253 in Mendocino County
A vegetation fire between Booneville and Soda Springs drew air resources, a dozer, and hand crews Monday afternoon as it burned downhill under moderate rate of spread conditions.
Read moreDock Explores Cheatham Grove’s Old-Growth Redwoods, Star Wars History and a Hidden Highway 36 Bridge
Humboldt Axe’s latest video takes viewers to two of Highway 36’s lesser-known gems — Cheatham Grove’s ancient redwoods, where Return of the Jedi was filmed, and a historic 1925 bridge designed by the same engineer behind Fernbridge.
Read more[Update: Cancel Incoming Units; Fire Handled by Locals] Structure Threatened as Tree Stump Fire Spreads to Vegetation Near Shively
A tree stump fire that spread to vegetation and threatened a structure near Shively Thursday afternoon prompted a multi-agency response including a request for aerial support.
Read more[Update: Final Acreage .26] Vegetation Fire Reported Near Tooby Ranch Road; Crews Find Quarter-Acre Grass Fire
A vegetation fire near Tooby Ranch Road Thursday sent multiple agencies scrambling before crews used AlertCalifornia cameras to locate a quarter-acre grass fire with a slow rate of spread.
Read more[Update: Moderate Injuries] Motorcycle Down on Highway 101 Near Highway 1 Junction
A motorcycle crash on northbound Highway 101 near the Highway 1 junction Thursday afternoon prompted a response from local first responders and an air ambulance.
Read moreDean Has Waited 20 Months. Could You Be His Person?
A dog named Dean has been waiting at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter for 20 months — longer than any other resident — but he’s not alone, with several other dogs also spending six months or more waiting for a family to call their own.
Read moreVideo: Massive Law Enforcement Convoy Rolls into Covelo Area Wednesday Morning
Large law enforcement convoy rolls into Covelo with authorities releasing few details about what brought more than 40 vehicles to the valley.
Read moreCalifornia Supreme Court Rules Judges Cannot Use High Bail to Detain Defendants Who Don’t Qualify for No-Bail Hold
A unanimous ruling issued April 30 says bail must be set at an amount defendants can actually pay — and takes effect immediately in every California courtroom.
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