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A local business and a local non-profit are suffering after a ticket company refuses to pay up for almost a year.
08/23/2024

A local business and a local non-profit are suffering after a ticket company refuses to pay up for almost a year.

Gyppo Ale Mill and KMUD Redwood Community Radio are still waiting for a $3,600 payment nearly a year after a fundraiser, highlighting ongoing issues with Brown Paper Tickets and the financial strain…

As an art installation, today's mini bike cannabis conveyance in front of the Humboldt Inn might actually beat Banksy fo...
08/22/2024

As an art installation, today's mini bike cannabis conveyance in front of the Humboldt Inn might actually beat Banksy for dry humor with a painful point.

As an art installation, this might actually beat Banksy for dry humor with a painful point.

Yesterday's lower humidity and higher winds ahead of an approaching low-pressure system caused fire activity to intensif...
08/22/2024

Yesterday's lower humidity and higher winds ahead of an approaching low-pressure system caused fire activity to intensify, particularly in the China Creek drainage. Despite these challenges, crews have made significant progress in their containment efforts.

Yesterday’s lower humidity and higher winds ahead of an approaching low-pressure system caused fire activity to intensify, particularly in the China Creek drainage. Despite these challenges…

“Mad River has been the premier L&D provider for Humboldt County for many years. However, over the past four years, volu...
08/22/2024

“Mad River has been the premier L&D provider for Humboldt County for many years. However, over the past four years, volumes have declined significantly to the point where we are performing, on average, less than 25 births per month."

“Mad River has been the premier L&D provider for Humboldt County for many years. However, over the past four years, volumes have declined significantly to the point where we are performing, on average…

“The ultimate goal is to zero in on his location so we can find and nab him, and finally get him home safe.”
08/21/2024

“The ultimate goal is to zero in on his location so we can find and nab him, and finally get him home safe.”

“The ultimate goal is to zero in on his location so we can find and nab him, and finally get him home safe.”…

At 3:34 p.m., CHP received a report that a pole is down near the intersection of Sage and State Route 211. The person ca...
08/21/2024

At 3:34 p.m., CHP received a report that a pole is down near the intersection of Sage and State Route 211. The person calling thought a vehicle had struck the pole.

A 63-year-old Ukiah resident was arrested for arson and drug-related charges after a small vegetation fire was quickly s...
08/21/2024

A 63-year-old Ukiah resident was arrested for arson and drug-related charges after a small vegetation fire was quickly suppressed by firefighters on McClure Subdivision Road, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.

A 63-year-old Ukiah resident was arrested for arson and drug-related charges after a small vegetation fire was quickly suppressed by firefighters on McClure Subdivision Road…

First responders provided traffic control on Del Norte Street after a gas line was struck by a construction company, pro...
08/21/2024

First responders provided traffic control on Del Norte Street after a gas line was struck by a construction company, prompting a shelter-in-place order and road closure near Eureka High School.

A rare super blue moon graced the North Coast skies this week, with one reader noting the early morning moonset over the...
08/21/2024

A rare super blue moon graced the North Coast skies this week, with one reader noting the early morning moonset over the Pacific resembled a breathtaking sunset.

The crash occurred on August 17.
08/21/2024

The crash occurred on August 17.

“We all work...here in northern Humboldt,” Trish explains, “and are not familiar with the geography of Southern Humboldt...
08/20/2024

“We all work...here in northern Humboldt,” Trish explains, “and are not familiar with the geography of Southern Humboldt. We have been searching/following up on leads on our days off and we have come up with nothing."

“We all work “real jobs” here in northern Humboldt,” Trish explains, “and are not familiar with the geography of Southern Humboldt. We have been searching/following up on leads on our days off and we…

In September of 1997, a scrappy paper with the staying power to last 27 years, the Independent (or the Indie as it is af...
08/20/2024

In September of 1997, a scrappy paper with the staying power to last 27 years, the Independent (or the Indie as it is affectionately known), sprang into being. Today, it is printing its final run.

As local newspapers close, many communities are left without reliable sources of news, contributing to the rise of “news deserts” where residents have little to no access to critical local information​.

Don’t forget to grab a final issue for old times sake.

One person injured
08/20/2024

One person injured

One person injured.

Yesterday, fire activity increased as the vegetation in the area continued to dry out.
08/20/2024

Yesterday, fire activity increased as the vegetation in the area continued to dry out.

Yesterday, the fire exhibited an increase in visible activity as the vegetation in the area continued to dry out.

The fire, believed to be intentionally set, was quickly extinguished without spreading, but the incident highlights the ...
08/19/2024

The fire, believed to be intentionally set, was quickly extinguished without spreading, but the incident highlights the ongoing strain on fire personnel during an already intense fire season.

Please use caution in the area.
08/19/2024

Please use caution in the area.

Please avoid the area.

A Humboldt Bay Bald Eagle, found injured and grounded, was successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild th...
08/19/2024

A Humboldt Bay Bald Eagle, found injured and grounded, was successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild thanks to a collaborative effort between Humboldt Wildlife Care Center, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, and Flying Tails, highlighting the vital role of wildlife rehabilitation in our community.

A Humboldt Bay Bald Eagle, found injured and grounded, was successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild thanks to a collaborative effort between Humboldt Wildlife Care Center…

"Sometimes though it feels like the herb takes me to task, making me focus on things I do wrong, or need to do better. S...
08/19/2024

"Sometimes though it feels like the herb takes me to task, making me focus on things I do wrong, or need to do better. Sometimes it makes me super introspective, shifting my focus from the work I planned to do and, as my friend says, 'takes me to court'."

“Sometimes though it feels like the herb takes me to task, making me focus on things I do wrong, or need to do better. Sometimes it makes me super introspective, shifting my focus from the work I planned to do and, as my friend says, ‘takes me to court’.”

A Mendocino County jury found Curtis Daniel Bettencourt, 34, guilty of felony assault on a senior during a random attack...
08/19/2024

A Mendocino County jury found Curtis Daniel Bettencourt, 34, guilty of felony assault on a senior during a random attack in Ukiah, with sentencing set for August 29th.

"I implore you to send letters in support of the IRU to the CEO of Providence, in hopes of motivating him to find anothe...
08/18/2024

"I implore you to send letters in support of the IRU to the CEO of Providence, in hopes of motivating him to find another way to keep inpatient rehabilitation open...If the residents of Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties understood the enormous loss they face with the closure of this facility, there would be an uproar."

“I implore you to send letters in support of the IRU to the CEO of Providence, in hopes of motivating him to find another way to keep inpatient rehabilitation open…If the residents of Humboldt…

A vehicle struck a pedestrian at approximately 9:02 a.m. before fleeing the scene, according to the first reports on the...
08/18/2024

A vehicle struck a pedestrian at approximately 9:02 a.m. before fleeing the scene, according to the first reports on the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page.

Moderate temperatures are predicted to continue into the work week on the  , allowing crews to take advantage of favorab...
08/18/2024

Moderate temperatures are predicted to continue into the work week on the , allowing crews to take advantage of favorable conditions.

Moderate temperatures are predicted to continue into the work week, allowing crews to take advantage of favorable conditions…

The vehicle, white Ford F150, was reportedly stolen out of Eureka.
08/18/2024

The vehicle, white Ford F150, was reportedly stolen out of Eureka.

A lightning storm has been in Trinity County today. However, it is not known if that is the cause.
08/18/2024

A lightning storm has been in Trinity County today. However, it is not known if that is the cause.

“Hunters in California have always played a vital role in the conservation and health of our deer herds, and we need the...
08/17/2024

“Hunters in California have always played a vital role in the conservation and health of our deer herds, and we need their help today more than ever to help manage CWD,” said Dr. Brandon Munk, senior wildlife veterinarian at CDFW. “We’re not only looking for hunters to comply with these sampling requirements in the four affected hunt zones, but we’re also asking all hunters to get their deer tested so we can better understand the magnitude of the outbreak we’re dealing with.”

“Hunters in California have always played a vital role in the conservation and health of our deer herds, and we need their help today more than ever to help manage CWD,” said Dr. Brandon Munk…

The victim has burns and smoke inhalation.
08/17/2024

The victim has burns and smoke inhalation.

"While the fire has not shown significant growth in recent days, the incoming storm could change that, making the situat...
08/17/2024

"While the fire has not shown significant growth in recent days, the incoming storm could change that, making the situation more volatile."

“While the fire has not shown significant growth in recent days, the incoming storm could change that, making the situation more volatile.”…

On August 6, the CDFW’s Cannabis Enforcement Program (CEP) led the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in ex...
08/17/2024

On August 6, the CDFW’s Cannabis Enforcement Program (CEP) led the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in executing search warrants at nine properties in the Trinity Pines Subdivision near Hayfork.

And those warrants led to others in Eureka the following day.

On August 6, the CDFW’s Cannabis Enforcement Program (CEP) led the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in executing search warrants at nine properties in the Trinity Pines Subdivision near…

Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three suspects after an early morning shooting near Bear River Casino, recov...
08/16/2024

Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three suspects after an early morning shooting near Bear River Casino, recovering multiple fi****ms; the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities are actively searching for Gregory Alan Russell, reported missing from Tillamook County, Oregon, after his v...
08/16/2024

Authorities are actively searching for Gregory Alan Russell, reported missing from Tillamook County, Oregon, after his vehicle was discovered abandoned in the Deerlick Springs area of Trinity County; anyone with information is urged to contact the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities are actively searching for Gregory Alan Russell, reported missing from Tillamook County, Oregon, after his vehicle was discovered abandoned in the Deerlick Springs area of Trinity County…

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