This week, we’re looking at the 10-year ban on abalone and the newly discovered cause of the starfish wasting disease that is among the die-off’s major factors. We’re also behind the scenes at the Humboldt County Fair apple pie contest. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Photos: Ladies Hats and Kinetic Races at the Fair
An end to a 128-year tradition of horse racing and a drop in attendance and money-making at this year’s Humboldt County Fair? Not an insurmountable problem with some creativity, said long-time Kinetic Universe race organizer Jennifer Thelander and Kinetic Rutabaga Queen-for-Life Olivia Gambino. They teamed up with the fair board to transform the historic Ferndale […]
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Reclaiming the Klamath, Blue Lake Recall and Birding at Sea
This week we’re sharing a story from Underscore Native News about Indigenous youth paddling down the undammed Klamath River in a celebration of historic restoration. We’ve also got an update on the recall effort in the city of Blue Lake and what it means for the embattled city council going forward. Finally, take an ocean […]
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Photos: Best of Party People
After a night of revelry, the lights went up again at the Arcata Theater Lounge on Friday, Aug. 8, and the winners of the North Coast Journal Best of Humboldt awards sauntered off to enjoy their collective reign. The Shooting Gallery (Best Photographer, incidentally) was on hand snapping the best in their best that evening. […]
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Best of Humboldt and Crabs Baseball
The votes have been tallied and the Best of Humboldt issue is here, so we’re taking a look at this year’s winners. And after a heartbreaking championship series, we’ve got Player of the Year picks for our Humboldt Crabs. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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HCSO Name Three Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office today released the names of the three deputies involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect on July 26 in an area near Blue Lake. In a press release, the officers were identified as: Deputy Jonathan Eckert, with nine years of law enforcement experience; Deputy Cole Kane, with six years […]
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Blue Lake: Recall Election on Scafani to Move Forward, Two Others Fall Short
An effort to remove three members of the Blue Lake City Council succeeded in collecting only enough valid signatures for one recall election to move forward, that of Mayor Pro Tem Elise Scafani. In an interview with the Journal, Interim Blue Lake City Manager Jill Duffy said the city received three of what are known […]
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Theater in Prison and Owl Controversy
This week we’re looking at Dell’Arte’s theater program at Pelican Bay State Prison, the subject of a new documentary. We’ve also got an update on the Barred Owl culling plan to save the Northern Spotted Owl for extinction, which is now itself under threat. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Photos: Folklife Festival Strings Along
The Humboldt Folklife Society’s 46th annual Humboldt Folklife Festival featured a talented mix of performances by local musicians last week (July 22-26) under the sunny, then foggy, then sunny, then foggy … and finally sunny skies on closing day in Blue Lake. It was another successful festival, said longtime Folklife Festival volunteer and emcee Patrick […]
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FOURTH UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Cancelled for Humboldt County
FOURTH UPDATE: The tsunami advisory for Humboldt County has been cancelled, according to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services. “The advisory was lifted following updates from the National Tsunami Warning Center and coordination with state and federal emergency partners,” an OES release states. “While there is no longer a tsunami threat to Humboldt County, […]
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Sheriff’s Office Identifies Suspect Killed Near Blue Lake
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed after being shot by deputies near Blue Lake on July 26 as Jared Randell Nelson, 35, of Eureka. A press release states Nelson was shot after firing a handgun at deputies who were pursuing him on foot and the “three HCSO deputies involved in the […]
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Fatal Shooting of Suspect in Blue Lake Under Investigation
Sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a man near Blue Lake last night as deputies prepared to serve an arrest warrant, according to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Police released few details immediately about the incident that occurred around 8 p.m. on the 1300 block of Glendale Avenue. A press release from the […]