A Silent Witness: Dissecting a Fire
When a giant redwood caught fire yesterday near Miranda, it took a team of professionals to put out the flames.
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‘Walking Where the Devil Dances:’ A Local Firefighter Writes About Fighting the Fires Day After Weary Day
“Day 6…our boots were so heavy, we couldn’t bear the weight,” writes a local firefighter about battling the Humboldt Lightning Complex.
Read moreWater Rights and Wrongs: Musings
“We have no water on our land,” says local resident Dave Reagan. “That is to say, beginning sometime in May, or June, or these days, April, the small, seasonal feeder creeks all dry up.”
Read moreComing Out Courageous: A Crime Victim Speaks
One of the problems of getting a story from a victim is this, they are already a victim. Telling their story can feel like they are being re-victimized again.
Read moreDope Growers or Cannabis Cultivators?
“If indeed there is to be a need for large amounts of marijuana to be grown in Humboldt County, perhaps the Samoa industrial site is most suited. “
Read moreEPIC and Humboldt Redwood Company Offer United Thumbsdown on CCVH’s Proposed Cannabis Regulations
Today, the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) and Humboldt Redwood Company (HRC) give a resounding downvote to the proposed marijuana regulation offered by California Cannabis Voice Humboldt (CCVH.)
Read moreRound Valley Proud: Covelo Resident Lauds Neighbors for Helping Fight Recent Fire
I heard shouting. I got up and saw smoke in the open field next door. I stumbled into some shorts and went to the front door, which was just then being opened by a woman I didn’t know shouting ‘Fire! Get out of here!’
Read moreHuman Feces Left on the Beaches by Abalone Divers
William Lemos of Mendocino Abalone Watch kicks off our new letters to the editor with his solutions to the problem of abalone divers defecating near the beach.
Read moreBarbara Truitt for Healthcare District Board
Let me tell you why I’m voting for Barbara Truitt. For almost 30 years I’ve shared talk and tears and truths with her. I’ve known her through some pretty tough times. She has a will of iron and a heart of gold. She is passionate about helping her community. She’s served on multiple boards—the Community Credit Union, SoHum School District,
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