Once again, a hard-fought accord to remove four hydroelectric dams choking the lower Klamath River has been resuscitated, a group of stakeholders announced in a press conference Tuesday. The agreement, which is more than a decade in the making and would result in one of the largest dam removal efforts in the world and the […]
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World’s Longest Fiber-Optic Line Set to Land in Eureka by 2021
The Humboldt Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District board will meet Thursday to discuss approving a lease with RTI Infrastructure to provide a landing for up to four fiber-optic cables, including one touted as the world’s longest. The latter, a project by Trans-Pacific Networks, will link Southeast Asia to the United States, with landfall slated for […]
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Another Storm Headed to Humboldt Amid King Tides
Another storm bringing rain and wind is on its way, with up to 50 mph gusts expected in Del Norte County, prompting the National Weather Service office in Eureka to issue a wind advisory beginning at 8 p.m. today and lasting until 4 a.m. Sunday. Friday’s storm ushered in strong gusts across the North Coast, […]
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Coastal Areas to Expect Flooding This Weekend
With high winds and rain in the forecast, low-lying coastal areas like King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms will see flooding this weekend according to the Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center and the National Weather Service Eureka. According to the National Weather Service Eureka, king tides are expected through the weekend on the coast. NWS […]
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NCJ Preview: Post-election Perspectives and Pandemic Wine Tasting
This week we’re looking at how many ballots are left to count in our county and where local elections stand. We’ll also talk about the local community leaders who contributed letters to this week’s paper about the presidential election results and what President-elect Biden’s win means and doesn’t mean to them and us. And how does […]
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Six Rivers Forest Fire Restrictions Lifted
The U.S. Forest Service has lifted all Six Rivers National Forest fire restrictions, including Cal Fire’s Humboldt Del Norte Ranger Unit’s Nov. 9 burn ban suspension, due to cooler weather and rainfall coming this weekend. Area closures for the August Complex, Red Salmon Complex and the Slater Fire have been lifted as well with the exception of […]
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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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High Surf Advisory Issued for the North Coast
The National Weather Service Eureka has issued a high surf advisory along the North Coast as waves of up to 23 feet are expected tomorrow afternoon and evening. The NWS Eureka is urging beachgoers to use extra caution near the surf zone. High surf of up to 23 feet is expected along the beaches of […]
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National Forest Area Closure for Wildfire Suppression Efforts
The Klamath and Six Rivers National Forest have issued an emergency area closure order for areas surrounding the Red Salmon Complex and areas near the Slater-Devil fires, effective Nov. 1 through Nov. 15, to help fire crews with wildfire-suppression efforts. An additional order has been issued for Six River National Forest’s portion of the Slater-Devil […]
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Slater Fire Evacuation Order Lifted, No Growth for Devil Fire
According to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service, evacuation orders relating to the Slater Fire have all been lifted as of 8 a.m. today. Slater Fire 157,169 acres, 85 percent containment The release states, an infrared detection flight revealed some 74 acres of fire spread along southwestern Swan Mountain and Thompson Creek headwaters, […]
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Increased Risk of Sneaker Waves Sunday night to Monday
The National Weather Service Eureka has issued a warning to beachgoers as a swell will bring sneaker waves on the coast Sunday night into Monday. According to NWS, periods of smaller waves will be accompanied by sudden larger waves that have the potential to sweep beachgoers into the water. NWS advises residents to not be caught […]
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Suspect Arrested for Illegal Burn That Caused Church Fire
The Church Fire, which began earlier this week near Highway 169, has been determined to be caused by an escaped illegal debris burn at the residency of Louie Meyers, who has been arrested for alleged reckless burning, reckless burning during a declared state of emergency and burning during a burn suspension. The vegetation fire was contained at 1 […]