Showing gratitude for our blessings by sharing with those in need is part and festively-wrapped parcel of the Season of Giving. However, while we shelter in place and practice social distancing, person-to-person giving may not be an option — and many may not know what, where or how to give. Thankfully, there’s an app for […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Two Arrested in SoHum Assault, Robbery
Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men for suspected assault and robbery of a 51-year-old Honeydew woman that took place on Sunday, Nov. 15. Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 6700 block of Wilder Ridge Road near Honeydew for the report of an assault and robbery that had just occurred that left the […]
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Humboldt Bay Fire Extinguishes Residential Structure Fire, No Injuries
Humboldt Bay Fire extinguished a fire early Sunday morning that caused $5,000 in damage to a home on the 3200 block of Q Street in Eureka. The fire is thought to have been caused by a water heater. There were no injuries to civilians, fire personnel or animals, according to a press release from Humboldt Bay Fire. […]
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HSU Community on Alert After Attempted Burglary
The Humboldt State University Police Department is advising the HSU community to be on alert after an individual attempted to burglarize a campus residence today. The suspect tried to break into a dorm room through a kitchen window while the resident was at home. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. For more, read the advisory […]
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Cooler, Wetter Weather Stops Growth of Slater Fire
After a devastating fire season, some good news emerged this morning with the announcement from the U.S. Forest Service that no additional updates would be issued for the Slater-Devil fires, as ‘cooler and wetter weather has stopped any growth’ for the Slater fire and no growth has been detected in the Devil fire for days. As […]
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Slater and Devil Fires Update
Slater Fire: 156,618 acres and 80 percent containment “Yesterday, patrols identified hot spots in the northeast corner of the fire near Sucker Creek. Hot spots were also spotted on the west of the fire, east of Little Sanger Peak in the Chicago Creek drainage. Helicopters will continue air operations and bucket drops today as needed,” […]
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Drone Intrudes on Restricted Airspace Over Red Salmon Fire
Red Salmon Complex: 142,989 acres and 63 percent contained A drone flying in restricted airspace over the Red Salmon Complex yesterday hindered fire crews’ efforts and prompted this reminder in today’s update: “Yesterday, there was an intrusion into the restricted airspace over the fire by a drone. Temporary Flight Restrictions remain over the entire Red Salmon […]
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Last Day For Marines Working Northeast Zone of August Complex
August Complex: 1,032,264 acres, Containment: 86 percent Weather today will be similar to yesterday with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s over the fire area. Humidity remains low. Winds are expected to be mild from the north-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. In the Northwest Zone, firefighters worked to improve containment lines near […]
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Slater-Devil Fires: Acreage Holding, Containment Up Slightly
Acreage is holding and containment is up slightly in fire crews’ battle with the Slater-Devil fires. The Slater Fire, burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers and Rogue-Siskiyou National Forests in Siskiyou and Del Norte Counties in California and Josephine County in Oregon, currently stands at 156,417 acres and 78 percent containment and the Devil Fire in the the […]
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August Complex: Humboldt County Evacuation Warnings Lifted
Evacuation warnings in Humboldt County related to the August Complex Fire have been lifted for Zone HA and Zone HB, the Humboldt County Sheriff Office of Emergency Services announced today. This includes areas east of Bell Springs Road to the Trinity County line and south of Pipe Creek to the Mendocino County line, and South of Fort Seward […]
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State Says Weddings May Resume, No Receptions
The State of California has released guidance to assist residents in safely planning wedding ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Team states that under new state guidance, wedding ceremonies may resume with COVID-19 safety measures in place, but wedding receptions are not allowed yet. For more, read […]
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Red Salmon Complex: ‘Critical Fire Conditions’ Ahead
Clear skies on Monday helped aircraft aid crews working to suppress the fire along the eastern flank of the Red Salmon Complex, which is currently holding at 141,820 acres and 60 percent containment. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday as weather this week turns warmer, drier and windier. Temperatures will increase […]