The Red Salmon Complex in the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity national forests within Humboldt, Trinity and Siskiyou counties now stands at 87, 782 acres with 16 percent containment. However, as this morning’s update from the USDA states, progress is being made. “Multiple small victories have been recorded by fire crews in the last several days. […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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No New COVID-19 Cases in Hoopa
The Hoopa Valley Tribal Office of Emergency Services COVID-19 Incident Management Team reports no new COVID-19 cases at the K’ima:w Medical Center today, leaving the total at 50. Today’s report also states four cases are still “active” and 46 cases are considered “recovered.” More information can be found at https://hoopaoes.org. See the full release below.
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Red Salmon Complex Update – Red Flag Warning, Heavy Smoke Impacts
The Red Salmon Complex — comprising the Red and Salmon fires burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou and Trinity counties — currently stands at 47,934 acres with 20 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. Fire crews battling the fires face challenges presented by winds expected to increase today […]
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Humboldt Bay Fire Releases Smoky Conditions/Respiratory Advisory
Humboldt Bay Fire is advising that smoky conditions related to the Red Salmon Complex and other fires burning in the south are affecting local air quality. In a news release this morning, Humboldt Bay Fire says that winds moving up from the southwest will push smoke and ash toward Eureka, the greater Eureka area and beyond. The […]
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HCSO: Online Dog Licensing Now Available
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s new online dog licensing portal is at attention and ready to serve. In a press release sent out Tuesday, the sheriff’s office states that residents in the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County can now use the online portal —available at the county’s website (humboldtgov.org/DogLicenseRegistration) — to “purchase or renew their […]
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Local Theaters Go Red Tonight in Support of the Live Events Sector
Humboldt County entertainment organizations, including local theaters, will turn on the red light tonight in support of the live events sector, which has taken a heavy hit due to COVID-19. The idea is to draw attention to a vital industry that has been shuttered since early March, 2020, and most likely will not reopen until […]
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Eureka Recycling Center’s CRV Buyback Service is Back
Humboldt Waste Management Authority announced the Eureka Recycling Center’s CRV Buyback service is reopening today with limited days of service and special hours exclusively for senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals. According to a press release, the Eureka Recycling Center is now open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., with a special early hour from 8 […]
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Yurok Tribe Offers COVID-19 Test
Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Yurok Tribe will offer drive-through COVID-19 tests in the Redwood Hotel Casino parking lot. In a press release sent out Aug. 31, the Yurok Tribe announced the free tests will be offered every Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. until the end of September. The test is available to tribal […]
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Red Salmon Fire Now at 23,221 acres, 42 Percent Contained
This morning’s update on the Red Salmon Complex states that the fires are now at 23,221 acres and 42 percent containment. The Red Salmon Complex is comprised of the Red and Salmon fires, started by a July 27 lightning storm, burning in rugged and remote country within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers National […]
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Are You Ready to Vote?
The Humboldt County Office of Elections wants you to be ready for the Nov. 3 election, which is really just around the corner. In a press release today, the office details all the steps necessary to make sure your vote is counted and where to go to find more information. All registered voters will be receiving […]
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Red Salmon Fire Now Over 15,000 Acres
The Red Salmon Complex is now at 15,129 acres with 35 percent containment, according to this morning’s update. The update also states that thunderstorm potential continues to wane and a gradual cooling trend will start today with humidity near normal levels. Smoke will flow down into canyons and valleys again this evening. Read the full update […]
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Hoopa Reports One New COVID-19 Case Today
The Hoopa Valley Tribal Office of Emergency Services COVID-19 Incident Management Team announced one new case of COVID-19 reported today through the K’ima:w Medical Center. To date there are 42 total confirmed cases in Hoopa, of which 24 are active with 18 recoveries and zero deaths. The results from the K’ima:w Medical Center are included in Humboldt […]