UPDATE: Three crab fishermen were rescued by the Coast Guard on Sunday night after their boat hit the jetties after losing propulsion while attempting to go through Humboldt Bay’s entrance channel. After Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay received a distress call from the Sunup around 6:20 p.m. saying the boat was on the South Jetty […]
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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Distressed Fishermen
A spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed this evening. that members of the agency “rescued three fisherman” this afternoon near Patricks Point State Park north of Trinidad but said he wasn’t able to provide more information until he had gathered more facts. Southern Humboldt businessman Garth Epling, who took the above photo, said he […]
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UPDATE: Fortuna High on Lockdown Due to Armed Person Nearby
UPDATE: The Fortuna Police Department reports via Facebook that the “situation has been resolved.” Few other details were immediately available. The incident was taking place near 12th and L streets, with those nearby asked to shelter in place. ***Update The situation has been resolved. Thank you for your cooperation.**** The department is currently working an […]
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Sheriff, Coroner Investigating Fatal Manila Fire
Arcata Fire Battalion Chief Sean Campbell confirmed this morning that last night’s fire in a travel trailer on Manila’s Carlson Drive was fatal. At this time, he said, “We don’t suspect foul play,” even though there were items pushed against the back door. Campbell said there was a lot of junk in the backyard and […]
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UPDATE: Fatal 101 Crash Near Redcrest
UPDATE: A 63-year-old Redway man died Monday evening after his truck went off U.S. Highway 101 south of Redcrest and down a steep embankment before hitting a tree, according to the CHP. The man, whose name has not yet been released, died at the scene. The crash, which happened around 5:20 p.m., remains under investigation. […]
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Large Tree Fire Closes Wilder Ridge Road (with Video)
A large tree flared into a tower of flame last night on Wilder Ridge Road about two miles north of Ettersburg last night for reasons not yet determined. According to Humboldt County Public Works, the road was closed at 2:30 this morning. Peter Lawsky, Chief of Telegraph Ridge Fire who provided the video, said, “About […]
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UPDATE: One Dead, One Wounded and One Motel Damaged in Early Morning Incident in Arcata
Arcata Police Sgt. Chris Ortega confirmed today that a shooting at an Arcata motel in the 4800 block of Valley West Blvd. about 3 a.m. led to a fire and a man’s death. According to Ortega, officers were dispatched to the motel “for the report of a man discharging a handgun in the parking lot.” […]
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EPD POP Detains 14 People at Eureka Residence This Morning
This morning Eureka’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) team showed up again at the residence of 204 West Hawthorne Street which has a history of law enforcement raids for drugs and in response to neighbor’s complaints. This morning, a large contingent of officers arrived and detained a number of people who were in the home. “POP […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed on 101 Identified
SECOND UPDATE: The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed on U.S. Highway 101 on Dec. 18 as Fortuna resident Derek Radcliffe. He was 40. UPDATE: The CHP today released new information on a fatal crash that occurred Dec. 18, which killed a 40-year-old Fortuna man, whose name has not yet been released. […]
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Casino Closes Bingo After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Cher-Ae Heights Casino is closing down Bingo game after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. The casino posted a statement on its Facebook page saying, “An employee in Bingo has tested positive for COVID-19. Although the employee has followed all of our safety standards in the casino, we have chosen to close Bingo […]
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Missing Man in Southern Humboldt
A search is ongoing in the Briceland area of Southern Humboldt after an older resident was reported missing. According to Samantha Karges of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, “Girard Regis Breen, age 76, was reported missing yesterday, Dec. 17, 2020, at about 5:20 p.m. by a neighbor. The property on which Breen lives in Briceland […]
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Update: Two Arrested in Eureka Burglary
Update: Last night, law enforcement surrounded an apartment complex on the 2100 block of Spring Street in Eureka after responding to a report of an in-progress burglary. After officers responded to the call, a standoff ensued and the SWAT team and K-9 unite were called to assist. Eureka Police Department arrested 18-year-old Thomas Cookman and 21-year-old Tyler Lemmons […]