Tsunami Warning Test Day Tomorrow

By Kimberly Wear on March 28, 2023 at 3:00PM

During the 2021 event, nearly half of the sirens were silent after being "corroded to oblivion" by years of exposure to salt air and the North Coast's notoriously wet weather. (Find more information in the story "Icons of Preparedness," which looks at the costs vs. the benefits of replacing the sirens, as well as whether the devices are as effective as cellphone alerts and other warning systems.)

Protestors Call on Local Banks to Cut Fossil Fuel Industry Support

By Mark Larson on March 28, 2023 at 12:17PM

UPDATE: 101 in Mendo Reopens

By Kimberly Wear on March 28, 2023 at 11:21AM

Caltrans reports U.S. Highway 101 has reopened. PREVIOUS:

Freed McKinleyville Man Reunited with Family

By Thadeus Greenson on March 27, 2023 at 7:58PM

PRESS RELEASE FROM JEFFERY WOODKE Monday, 27 March 2023

Arrest Made in 2018 Dinsmore Homicide

By Thadeus Greenson on March 24, 2023 at 11:09AM

Arrest made in 2018 Dinsmore-area homicide An arrest has been made in the 2018 homicide of Anthony Joseph Calderone.

Yurok Chief Justice Named North Coast Woman of the Year

By Kimberly Wear on March 22, 2023 at 5:58PM

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UPDATED: Preliminary 4.6 Quake Hits Near Ferndale

By Kimberly Wear on March 21, 2023 at 4:30PM

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Peace Rally for Ukraine

By Mark Larson on March 20, 2023 at 4:27PM

Then, with lyrics of "Masters of War" by Bob Dylan playing through the speakers, Meserve and Evenson led the attendees on a march around the plaza while carrying a “Negotiate in Ukraine” banner.

CalPERS to Pay $800 Million Settlement Over Claims It Misled Retirees on Costs of Long-term Care Insurance

By Adam Ashton/CalMatters on March 20, 2023 at 2:59PM

Under the new agreement, retirees who want to cancel their long-term care insurance will receive 80 percent of the premiums they paid into CalPERS’ long-term care fund. That could amount to tens of thousands of dollars for retirees.

Judge Approves Restraining Order for Former Councilmember Watson

By Kimberly Wear on March 20, 2023 at 1:02PM

A Humboldt County Superior Court judge has issued a workplace violence restraining order for former Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson that restricts him from contacting, being near or entering the workplace of four city officials, among other requirements. Filed by Judge Timothy Canning on Friday, after several days of hearings earlier this month and last that included witnesses, the order is in effect for three years and replaces a temporary order that had been in effect since October.