Humboldt County News
Headlines from the newsrooms covering Humboldt County, gathered in one place. Each story opens on its own site.
Today
Redheaded Blackbelt12:05 AMWoman Found Dead After Fire at Hayfork Senior Housing Complex
A space heater may have contributed to an October 27 fire that was confined to one room at Eskaton Hayfork Manor, where firefighters discovered a deceased woman. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:03 AMGunfire Strikes Eureka Home and VehicleDeputies recover stolen Kia believed used in shooting. HCSO seeks public's help identifying shooters. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:02 AMHeads Up, Trinity River Boaters: Rockfall Work Underway Near WeitchpecCaltrans is warning boaters, anglers, and Route 96 drivers about weeks of hillside work below the MP18 Fire burn scar, and where on the river they should steer clear. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:01 AMLetter Writer Says Logging Critics Misunderstand Modern Forestry RulesA 21-year timber faller pushes back against the Friends of Dutch Charlie Creek and the injunction halting two Mendocino County harvest plans, arguing that today’s logging rules already protect the fish and that local jobs hang in the balance. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMHappyDay: Burnout, Grief, and Gratitude at the End of a Hard Farm SeasonCasey O’Neill remembers loved ones who have passed, counts the wins and losses of a tough year, and explains how his crew keeps showing up for each other as winter comes on. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMAuditor-Controller’s Office Wins State Financial Transactions Reporting Award“This accomplishment reflects the county’s steady progress across all areas of accounting,” said Interim Auditor-Controller Mychal Evenson. “It is a testament to how quickly improvements can be made by implementing generally accepted accounting principles and best practices." Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMCAL FIRE Plans 55-Acre Prescribed Burn Near Hayfork TodaySmoke may be visible during the day and overnight as crews work north of Buck Lane and east of Demos Court to reduce grasses, brush, and dead trees. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMHelp Make the Holidays a Little Brighter for Local Children"This December, EPD will provide 50 children with a $120 gift card and an opportunity to spend the day shopping alongside local police officers, firefighters, and other first responders...Community members who would like to contribute can donate directly through participating Eureka Police Department employees through a pay app or drop off cash or checks at the EPD front counter." Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMLocal Couple Paints the Arcata Marsh, and You’re Invited to See ItA local painting couple brings two months of watercolors and pastels to the Marsh Interpretive Center, and they’re inviting the public to a free meet-the-artists reception this Sunday. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMHumboldt County Sheriff’s Office Supports Local Children Through No Shave November Campaign"This November, Sheriff’s Office personnel will be growing out their facial hair and/or coloring their hair and nails blue, to raise funds for Humboldt County child advocacy programs." Source
Yesterday
Mad River Union4:21 PMCouncil/Planco meeting on housing tonight at D Street
ARCATA – The public is invited to join the Arcata City Council and Planning Commission for a workshop focused on fair housing and the City’s 2027-2035 Housing Element. Fair housing is about planning for inclusive neighborhoods filled with opportunity and helping all residents have choice in where they live. Workshop attendees can learn more about fair housing, explore new requirements […] The post Council/Planco meeting on housing tonight at D Street first appeared on Mad River Union.
- KRCR5:52 PMWitness raises force concerns after Eureka arrest; police say man resisted detention
- KRCR5:35 PMEureka voters to decide Tuesday on Measure I hotel tax increase to 12%
- Times-Standard5:04 PMHumboldt County Sheriff's Office reports stolen car recovered in McKinleyville believed used in Pine Hill shooting
- Lost Coast Outpost4:59 PMSheriff's Office Issues Update on Last Weekend's Drive-By Shooting
- Mad River Union4:21 PMEventsTRACES OF HOME Filmmaker Colette Ghunim journeys with her parents to Mexico and Palestine in search of the ancestral homes they were forced to flee as children in the award-winning documentary, Traces of Home. What begins as an exploration of family history and cultural identity becomes a deeply personal search for belonging. The film screens Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 […] The post Events first appeared on Mad River Union.
- Mad River Union4:21 PMHCAOG soliciting public opinion on transit, climate plansHUMBOLDT – The Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is seeking public feedback on several critical transit and safety initiatives, alongside updates to regional climate planning. Transit surveys HCAOG is currently accepting community input on three transit-related surveys: • PAACT Project: A study balancing the tradeoffs between high-ridership and wide-coverage transit networks. The survey is open through Dec. 5. • […] The post HCAOG soliciting public opinion on transit, climate…
- Mad River Union4:21 PMLoya’s lovely legacy lives, earns glory as CRTP ChampHUMBOLDT — The Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP) has named former City of Arcata Community Development Director David Loya as the 2026 Responsible Transportation Champion. The annual award is given to local people who further CRTP’s mission of “promoting transportation solutions that protect and support a healthy environment, healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy economy on the North […] The post Loya’s lovely legacy lives, earns glory as CRTP Champ first…
- Mad River Union4:21 PMMCSD, McKMAC hold annual summit tonightMCKINLEYVILLE – How prepared is McKinleyville for earthquakes, tsunamis and other emergencies? Residents will have an opportunity to learn about disaster preparedness and response, and ask questions of a panel of experts, at the annual joint meeting of the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) Board of Directors and McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at […] The post MCSD, McKMAC hold annual summit tonight first appeared on Mad River Union.
- Mad River Union4:21 PMPeninsulans learn about wind, park, prep, projectsFAIRHAVEN – A potentially historic El Niño, tsunami preparedness and several ongoing community improvement projects were among topics discussed at the Peninsula Community Collaborative’s (PCC) Oct. 19 meeting at the Fairhaven Firehouse. Ryan Aylward of the National Weather Service outlined the outlook for the coming winter, when an unusually strong El Niño could bring warmer temperatures, increased rainfall and heightened […] The post Peninsulans learn about wind, park, prep, projects first…
- Mad River Union4:21 PMSupes told of possible ‘alarming’ changes by feds after electionsHUMBOLDT – In a briefing on how federal actions could affect local funding, Humboldt County’s Board of Supervisors was told of potential impacts related to a cost shift, census changes and to $750,000 of funding for the county’s Public Health Lab. Hinging on the outcome of the midterm elections, upcoming federal actions and their potential effects were described at the […] The post Supes told of possible ‘alarming’ changes by feds after elections first appeared on Mad River Union.
- Mad River Union4:21 PMTruAshva Debuts
- Mad River Union4:21 PM‘Staying in Touch as Landlines Change’ at McK Senior CtrMcKINLEYVILLE – The McKinleyville Senior Center hosts “Staying in Touch as Landlines Change” Friday, Dec. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. The pres e n t a t i o n will explore why telephone companies are phasing out traditional copper landlines, what the transition means for consumers and what alternatives are available. Topics include modern telephone technologies, mobile phone […] The post ‘Staying in Touch as Landlines Change’ at McK Senior Ctr first appeared on Mad River Union.
- Mad River Union4:21 PM‘Stop Amazon’ protest draws crowdMcKINLEYVILLE – A crowd estimated at 150 people gathered near the site of a proposed Amazon “Last Mile” facility off Boeing Way in McKinleyville Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They arrived in response to the call of a small group of local women organizers. “I’m a volunteer out here today,” said local resident Meighan O’Brien, “We want to […] The post ‘Stop Amazon’ protest draws crowd first appeared on Mad River Union.
- Lost Coast Outpost3:21 PMLt. Jason Kadle Set to be Appointed Next Fortuna Police Chief Tonight
- Times-Standard2:10 PMHumboldt County Board of Supervisors to discuss low cost spay and neuter program on Tuesday
- Lost Coast Outpost2:01 PMA Major Award! Humboldt County Auditor-Controller's Office Wins State Honors for Financial Reporting
- Lost Coast Outpost1:57 PMEureka Man Arrested for Causing a Scene at the Gazebo Friday, One Day After Being Arrested for Elder Abuse, Police Say
- Times-Standard1:44 PMQueer Humboldt announces new executive director, new Arcata headquarters
- North Coast Journal12:49 PMMichael Kevin RobinsonMichael Kevin Robinson was born on June 28, 1954 in Long Beach, CA to Bette and Russell Robinson. He grew up as the younger brother of sister Shari, and lived a privileged life as the son of a medical doctor (osteopath) and Chief of Staff at Long Beach Hospital. His mother Bette was a homemaker […] The post Michael Kevin Robinson appeared first on North Coast Journal.
- Lost Coast Outpost12:47 PMFree Healthcare Clinic Coming to Eureka This Week; Medical, Dental, Vision Services Available on a First-Come, First-Served Basis
- North Coast Journal12:46 PMNicholas (Nick) Grant RobinsonNicholas (Nick) Grant Robinson was born on December 21, 1984 in Fortuna, CA. He was the son of Michelle and Michael Robinson of Eureka, CA, and a graduate of Eureka High School class of 2003. Nick was a sweet and kind child and teenager with a good heart and many friends, who unfortunately got involved […] The post Nicholas (Nick) Grant Robinson appeared first on North Coast Journal.
- Lost Coast Outpost12:21 PMIt's HAIRY COP MONTH Again! Your Local Men of Law Enforcement Will Ditch Grooming All November ... For a Good Cause
- Lost Coast Outpost12:02 PMArcatans — Need the Bus to Take You Somewhere it Doesn't Currently Go or Sometime it Doesn't Run? Complain on Wednesday
- Lost Coast Outpost11:10 AMGUEST OPINION: Caltrans' Decision to Raise the Speed Limit in the Safety Corridor 'May Be Illegal,' Says Transit Advocate
- Times-Standard11:09 AMFortuna’s Cutter’s Edge celebrates new ownership with ribbon-cutting
- Times-Standard11:02 AMPhoto | Downtown and Old Town Trick or Treat brings out hundreds
- Times-Standard8:41 AMGood Work | Butler Valley's Carole Sund Center teaches skills to adults with intellectual disabilities
- KRCR8:26 AMGunshots strike Eureka home, investigation leads deputies to abandoned stolen car
- Lost Coast Outpost8:25 AMHumboldt Bay Offshore Wind Development -- Want to Scope it Out? Attend the Environmental Scoping Sessions in Eureka and Samoa This Week
- Lost Coast Outpost7:50 AMBOOKED: Nov. 2, 2026
- Lost Coast Outpost7:22 AMBeware the ‘Red Mirage’ if California Republicans Have an Election Night Lead
- Lost Coast Outpost7:17 AMNeed More Financial Aid for College? This New Law Will Make It Easier to Ask for It
- Lost Coast Outpost7:06 AMOBITUARY: John M. Vance, 1942–2026
- Lost Coast Outpost6:55 AMOBITUARY: Jack Jenson, 1959-2026
- Lost Coast Outpost6:52 AMOBITUARY: Dorothy Schmidt, 1952-2026
- Lost Coast Outpost5:00 AMFUNGUS of the DAY: Russula queletii, the Fruity Brittlegill!
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:05 AM‘An Environmental Nightmare’: Humboldt Looks to Put Teeth Into Illegal Dumping Penalties“I guarantee you, if we get a couple cars confiscated and get a couple people arrested, fined, and get it out there and publicize it, people are going to think twice, look over their shoulder and say, okay, maybe I can find a different way to do this,” Supervisor Bohn said. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:04 AMSeabirds and Mammals Pack Shelter Cove’s Surf as an Extraordinary Ocean Feast UnfoldsFolks at the ocean are reporting seabirds in astonishing numbers, marine mammals feeding near shore and humpbacks breaching offshore. NOAA forecasts suggest the ocean changes behind such unusual activity could extend into next year. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:04 AMMendocino Man Arrested After Alleged Theft Confrontation Ends in Shooting, Sheriff’s Office SaysA man accused of stealing a car battery was shot in the leg during a confrontation in Covelo early Saturday, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, which said deputies found no evidence he posed an imminent threat to the shooter. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:02 AMSeasonal Firefighters: Apply now for the 2027 fire seasonGrounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:02 AMMan Arrested After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Sheriff’s Sergeant Near UkiahThe suspect "also approached the Sheriff’s Sergeant in an aggressive manner from an elevated position while armed with a metal pole." Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:01 AMWoman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing From Ukiah Dollar Tree, Threatening EmployeeThis is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty: On 10/17/2026 at approximately 6:40 P.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Dollar Tree, located at in the 1300 block of North State Street in Ukiah, regarding Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:01 AMDarwin’s Finches Art Exhibition at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Reese Bullen GallerySAVE THE DATE! Cal Poly Humboldt’s Reese Bullen Gallery presents Darwin’s Finches by Eloisa Guanlao. The Exhibition runs November 4th through December 19th! Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:01 AMHansen Knob Prescribed Burn Planned in Salmon Creek Today"Burn operations are tentatively scheduled for November 2nd, 2026, pending favorable weather conditions, fuel moisture, staffing availability, and regulatory approval." Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMHumboldt–Del Norte Film Commissioner Testifies on Protecting California Film JobsHesseltine pointed to the statewide impact of One Battle After Another, which the Motion Picture Association reports supported more than 4,500 jobs and 700 vendors across California. Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt12:00 AMRoad Construction on W. Harris Street Expected Through HolidaysBeginning Monday, November 2nd through December 31, 2026, this work will cause lane closures and detours. Source