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Remains in Blue Lake Were Missing Man Wanted in Child Assault Case

by Kym Kemp on May 6, 2019 at 1:45PM

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office confirmed today that the coroner’s office has identified the skeletal remains discovered March 29 of this year in Blue Lake as belonging to 70-year-old Roy Allen Gibbs. Gibbs, a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart, went missing on Memorial Day in 2016.

Dunaway Paroled 25 Years After Amber Slaughter Murder

by Thadeus Greenson on May 5, 2019 at 11:48AM

As detailed in a Dec. 27 story in the Journal headlined “I’m a Monster,” Dunaway’s testimony before the parole board in November was extensive, detailing how his troubled youth — he was physically abused by his grandfather and molested by a neighbor when he was 9 — led him to the life of violence and gangs that ultimately led him, Thomas Winger and Abraham Gerving to kill Slaughter, who they felt had been spreading rumors about them. (After reaching a plea deal with prosecutors that saw him testify against Winger and Dunaway, Gerving was paroled about halfway through a 16-year prison sentence.

North Coast State Sen. Mike McGuire sits with Assemblymember Mark Stone at the four panel discussions on offshore wind's potential this Friday at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center in Eureka.

McGuire Hosts Offshore Wind Discussion

by Natalya Estrada on May 3, 2019 at 8:17PM

Sumait noted several concerns from the fishing community, such as potential loss of fishing grounds, gear entanglement, mitigation measures used by the offshore wind industry and loss of income. These potential risks are what Harrison Ibach, the president of the Humboldt Fisherman’s Marketing Association, wanted to focus on when he spoke in the fourth panel.

A picture of hearing attendees from Watson's Facebook page.

Judge Denies Placement of Sex Offender in Eureka

by Kimberly Wear on May 3, 2019 at 3:00PM

Happy Friday, everyone—I have some good news to share with you. During a court hearing this morning concerning Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Joshua Cooley and his proposed release into Eureka on transient status, Judge Feeney listened to our concerns and reversed course.

THIRD UPDATE: Counseling Available in Wake of McKinleyville High Student's Death

by Kym Kemp on May 3, 2019 at 7:43AM

3rd UPDATE: McKinleyville High School Principal Nic Collart posted a letter on the school’s website this morning saying he wanted to reassure parents and students that “our school is safe” in the aftermath of an apparent student suicide on campus this morning and to let them know counseling services will be available this afternoon at several locations.

Blue Lake Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash After High-Speed Pursuit

by Kimberly Wear on May 1, 2019 at 4:46PM

On 05-01-2019, at about 1:52 PM, a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy traveling Eastbound on SR-299 observed a male subject riding a motorcycle at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The deputy attempted a traffic stop on the motorcycle at the Blue Lake Exit of Highway 299.

How Powerful Lawmakers Kill California Bills Without a Peep

by Laurel Rosenhall, CALmatters on May 1, 2019 at 3:33PM

Democrats — who hold all the chairmanships because of their party’s mega-majority in the Legislature — flexed their muscle not only to bury GOP legislation, but also to silently sideline bills by fellow Democrats that might be embarrassing to publicly vote down. Among the victims: Democratic legislation to alter the formula for funding public schools to devote more money to low-achieving students (a complex plan that stresses racial inequities); a bill to develop a strategy to phase out sales of gas-powered cars in favor of cleaner vehicles (guaranteed to create conflicts for Democrats whose constituents work in the oil industry); and a potentially divisive proposal requiring that gun owners lock up their weapons when they leave home.

As Chancellor Backs HSU's Gutting of KHSU, Community Members Look to Purchase the Station

by Thadeus Greenson on May 1, 2019 at 2:15PM

“I am hoping to raise some money so we can try to save the KHSU that we all love,” she writes, adding that she feels a sense of urgency due to fears HSU will sell the station license “and if they keep the station, it will likely be unrecognizable to us.” HSU, meanwhile, sent out a press release on behalf of White’s office this morning announcing that the search committee convened to find the university’s next president has culled a “sizeable” pool of candidates into a handful of semifinalists.

Shapes of the mind. Sometimes inner peace is only a surface illusion we cloak ourselves in to hide what’s really within. But if we hide it too well, would we lose ourselves? What do you find if you lose yourself in this image? Fire Dancer: Chelsea Burns. Humboldt County, California.

North Coast Night Lights: Cave Fire Dancer

by David Wilson on May 1, 2019 at 11:24AM

A lot of the images I share are single exposures, but some are made from multiple separate photographs. The image I’m sharing here is a representation of that evening of fire dancing and photography made from a number of images from the shoot.

An agent with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control posts a notice of revocation at Rico's Tacos.

Rico's Tacos Loses Liquor Licenses after August Cocaine Bust

by Thadeus Greenson on April 29, 2019 at 3:35PM

ABC Revokes the Alcoholic Beverage License of Rico’s Tacos Taqueria in Arcata Co-Owner of the business is accused of illegal drug activity Arcata, CA - On April 29, 2019, Agents with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a Notice of Revocation at Rico’s Tacos Taqueria, a (type 41) beer and wine restaurant located at 686 F Street, Suite D in Arcata.

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