Another Shot at Freedom for Condor A6 Set for Saturday

By Kimberly Wear on November 11, 2022 at 2:38PM

California Commission Overhauls Rooftop Solar Proposal

By Julie Cart, CalMatters on November 11, 2022 at 11:00AM

to do more. It’s frustrating,” said Fairbanks of Affordable Clean Energy For All.

Humboldt County Updates Election Results, Adding 10K Ballots to

By Thadeus Greenson on November 10, 2022 at 1:21PM

The Humboldt County Elections Office released its first post-election report this afternoon, adding more than 10,000 ballots to the ongoing tally. No races shifted with the additional tally, though some leads grew and others shrank.

A7 Makes Seven Condors Flying Free on the North Coast (with Video)

By Kimberly Wear on November 9, 2022 at 7:15PM

A7 joins four others — Ney-gem' 'Ne-chween-kah (She carries our prayers, A0), Hlow Hoo-let (Finally, I/we fly, A1), Nes-kwe-chokw' (He returns/arrives, A2) and Poy'-we-son (The one who goes ahead, “leader,” A3) — that took their historic flights in May and July, becoming the first of the massive birds with a nearly 10-foot wingspan to do so locally in more than a century — as well as Cher-perhl So-nee-ne-pek' (I feel strong, A4); and Neee'n (Watcher, A5) that were released last month.

At 'Breaking Point,' Cal Poly Humboldt Academic Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Survivors, Criticizing President

By Thadeus Greenson on November 9, 2022 at 4:54PM

“You may not need it, but be prepared to be a good friend and Humboldt community member by being ready to smoothly bridge a survivor to the resources they deserve,” he said. “We know that people are harmed, and they don’t make it up and we know that they need support.

Bongio Ousted in Community Services District Race

By Thadeus Greenson on November 8, 2022 at 9:28PM

UPDATE: Long-time Humboldt Community Services District Director Alan Bongio has lost his bid to keep the board seat he's held for 24 years. In the final Election Night tally, Bongio finished with 27.55 percent of the 4,174 ballots counted thus far, trailing fellow incumbent Gregg Gardiner and challenger Julie M. Ryan, who finished with 39.55 percent and 32.89 percent, respectively, taking the two open seats in the race.

Small City Roundup: Races Called in Blue Lake, Ferndale, Trinidad

By Thadeus Greenson on November 8, 2022 at 9:20PM

UPDATE: Any drama and suspense proved short lived on Election Night in Humboldt County's smaller city council races. Here's a rundown of the winners.

Johnson, Mobley and Conley Win in Fortuna

By Iridian Casarez on November 8, 2022 at 9:07PM

UPDATE: In the final Election Night report, Fortuna voters' preferences were clear. From a field of five candidates vying for three open seats on the city council, voters pushed incumbent Mike Johnson and challengers Kyle Conley and Christina "Kris" Mobley to victory.

Matthews, White Tromp in Arcata as Voters Reject Watson

By Kimberly Wear on November 8, 2022 at 9:04PM

In addition, the city and council are continuing to navigate an ongoing situation involving Watson, who was appointed in 2017 and elected to a full term in 2018. An outside investigation released in May found he sexually harassed a city employee and abused his power as a councilmember.

Fullerton, Contreras-Deloach Hold Slim Leads in Eureka

By Thadeus Greenson on November 8, 2022 at 9:00PM

UPDATE: Both of Eureka's contested city council races remain far too close to call as the dust settles from Election Night. In Ward 3, repeat candidate and local accountant John Fullerton and local union representative and Humboldt County Central Democratic Committee Chair Mario Fernandez are vying to fill the seat soon to be vacated by Fourth District Humboldt County Supervisor elect Natalie Arroyo.