County Confirms First Local Whooping Cough Case Since 2016

by Thadeus Greenson on July 12, 2019 at 10:12AM

The infection typically begins with common cold-like symptoms but can progress to severe coughing fits. The county had an outbreak back in 2014, when more than 190 cases were confirmed, according to the press release.

EPD Identifies Juvenile Responsible for Hate Group Fliers, Says no Immediate Threat of Violence

by Thadeus Greenson on July 11, 2019 at 3:35PM

“From that, we don’t believe there is a present direct physical threat to the community,” Watson said. “Obviously, we’re deeply concerned about the hate speech and the fear that can create in the community and this will remain an open investigation and we’ll continue to monitor what’s taking place with this group and this individual.

North Coast Night Lights: Eel River Overlook

by David Wilson on July 11, 2019 at 10:08AM

Traveling further into space, the sun contracts to a faint dot behind us, and Earth cannot even be seen. Even from within our own solar system we can lose sight of our planet entirely.

EPD Investigating White Supremacist Group's Local Recruiting Efforts

by Thadeus Greenson on July 10, 2019 at 5:01PM

The group’s blogspot website contains a manifesto outlining its ideology, which is militant, anti-establishment, anti-Semitic and overtly racist. It contains references to the nation's "forefathers" never wanting "America infested by blacks, Latinos and Jews" and notes that America was "never meant to be a melting pot" but a "shining beacon of true Aryan spirit."

KHSU Hit by Cyber Attack

by Thadeus Greenson on July 10, 2019 at 12:29PM

Media Advisory Update: KHSU Targeted in Ransomware Attack 
 KHSU’s recent computer problems are the result of a ransomware attack. The incident disabled most of the station’s programming systems and all storage servers, which didn’t house sensitive information.

UPDATE: National Guard Assisting Sheriff's Office 'Throughout the Summer' (VIDEO)

by Kym Kemp on July 9, 2019 at 10:19AM

The lines to be surveyed are in the following areas: July 9: Garberville and Fortuna – Capetown, Petrolia, Honeydew July 10: Garberville and Fortuna – Blocksburg, Alderpoint, Cummings July 11: Lake County – Kelseyville, Lower Lake, Hidden Valley A Bell 206-L4 will fly between the hours of 8:00 am through 3:30 PM through July 11.

Never Leave Before the Fireworks

by Thomas Oliver on July 8, 2019 at 5:28PM

classic Butler. He thew eight strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out 12 batters — a team high thus far.

Eureka Police ID 19-Year-old Homicide Victim

by Kimberly Wear on July 8, 2019 at 12:01PM

Following the notification of the next of kin, the victim of the July 4, 2019 homicide has been identified as Hannah Elizabeth Hayhurst, 19 of Eureka. An autopsy was completed on July 5, 2019.

Oh, Deer!

by Kimberly Wear on July 8, 2019 at 10:20AM

Benbow Eaglet Faces Close Call With Fire

by Kym Kemp on July 5, 2019 at 10:05PM

oth parents were absent from the valley … .” Rose, who frequently photographs the eagle family, said during that the firefight, as the helicopter was buzzing nearby, the eaglet “was sitting up tall but tense and frozen in the nest … .”