Vehicle Crashes Into Redwood Tree, Blocks Northbound 101 Near Confusion Hill
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Warrant Service Turns to Foot Pursuit on Bald Hills Road
A lost radio connection during a warrant service sent deputies scrambling to Bald Hills Road Friday after a suspect fled on foot and dispatchers couldn’t reach the deputy on scene.
Read moreFull Wildland Fire Response Reduce for Surprise Fire Near Comptche
Cal Fire responded with air support, hand crews and dozers after two older recreational vehicles ignited Friday afternoon on Surprise Valley Road, with an initial threat to surrounding vegetation that crews were able to keep in check.
Read more[Update] Rope Swing Gone Wrong Near Confusion Hill
A man was reported injured after hitting a tree on a rope swing near the South Fork of the Eel River Friday afternoon, with an air ambulance requested as first responders headed to the scene.
Read moreTwo Eureka Artists Open Their Doors for a Second Weekend of Open Studios
Painters Libby George and Patricia Sennott welcome the public to their F Street studio this Saturday and Sunday to see work spanning soft pastel landscapes, watercolor, printmaking, and camera-free cyanotype photography.
Read moreToddler murder suspect now in Humboldt, spiked drink warning, old Kmart buy, dog rescue, more (Humboldt Last Week podcast)
A child abuse verdict, Humboldt’s political picture coming into focus, and rich yacht guests rolling through Eureka added plenty more to the week beyond the biggest headlines. Plus, Bear River’s Epicenter is nearing launch, the zoo has a new red panda, and Cal Poly Humboldt rowing just pulled off a huge national finish.
Read more‘No Kings’ Protest Set for Humboldt County Courthouse This Sunday
Humboldt County joins more than 1,800 communities nationwide for a Flag Day rally at the courthouse — and organizers are expecting a crowd.
Read moreTerry 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 moreParolee With Violent Past Stopped by K9 After Loleta Machete Threat
Cody Meyers, who has twice faced attempted homicide charges and was arrested last year during a machete-related warrant service, was taken down by a sheriff’s dog Thursday after witnesses say he threatened people with a machete and ran from deputies.
Read moreHumboldt County Jail Reports: Daily Booking Sheet – June 12, 2026
Daily booking sheet from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
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