Huffman Announces Release of Nearly $30 Million in Fisheries Disaster Funding

by Thadeus Greenson on April 29, 2019 at 10:57AM

Reps. Huffman & Speier Announce Long-Awaited Allocation of Federal Disaster Support to California Fishing Communities Washington, D.C.- Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Jackie Speier (D-Hillsborough) today announced that $29.65 million in long-awaited federal assistance will be finally delivered on June 1st to North Coast fishing communities that suffered major economic impacts due to fisheries disasters dating back to 2015.

SECOND UPDATE: Missing Trinity River Swimmer Found

by Kym Kemp on April 29, 2019 at 10:19AM

Officer says that they are starting the search about a mile downstream at “the old Tagmire property.” The wind is light to moderate with clear skies, an officer on the scene reported while giving information to the helicopter crews.

A Community Remembers Bill Thompson

by Natalya Estrada on April 27, 2019 at 12:49PM

“He played his guitar and sang every morning. He went from a warrior to a peace activist,” Chris Thompson said, noting that his father, along with his late wife June, were involved in anti-nuclear marches, activism for which they were jailed several times.

Gun Violence Restraining Order Training Comes to the North Coast

by Iridian Casarez on April 24, 2019 at 5:08PM

The press release states the San Diego training team — which has been a statewide champion for gun violence restraining orders — “identifies procedures and protocols to obtain gun violence restraining orders and explains how to apply the law and navigate through complex situations to determine whether or not a gun violence restraining order would be applicable.” “Gun violence restraining orders are civil orders, issued in writing and signed by the court, that prohibit a named person from having in their custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing or receiving any firearm or ammunition,” the press release from the city of Arcata stated.

Fire & Light is Closing Its Doors, Searching for a New Owner

by Kimberly Wear on April 24, 2019 at 1:17PM

“Fire & Light has recycled over 9 million bottles and jars and turned what was once thrown into the garbage into beautiful glassware that now adorns tables around the country,” the post states. “We could not have done that without ALL of you.”

North Coast Night Lights: Smoky Coastal Skies and Milky Way

by David Wilson on April 24, 2019 at 11:30AM

I think we often think of the “world” as being the Earth and the environment around ourselves that we can master, as if we were the largest part of a smaller world. And that’s fairly true about our immediate surroundings.

Warming Trend Comes with River Warnings

by Kimberly Wear on April 22, 2019 at 3:38PM

CHP to the Rescue for this Feathered Family (Video)

by Kimberly Wear on April 22, 2019 at 11:37AM

Pour One Out: No Humboldt Beer at Oyster Fest

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 19, 2019 at 12:46PM

“I wanted to be there, I wanted to pour beer,” says Franklin. “Oyster fest is a good time and Arcata Main Street is a great organization.” It was surprising for him to have to submit a proposal to make a donation, he says, and even more awkward to compete with other breweries to propose the best donation.

Letter from Legislators: KHSU Gutting a 'Slap in the Face'

by Kimberly Wear on April 18, 2019 at 11:19AM