News Blog
/ By Thadeus Greenson
(October 25, 2021)
The Humboldt County Board of Education voted after a marathon special session this evening to appoint Michael Davies-Hughes as the county's next superintendent of schools. Davies-Hughes will take over...
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News Blog
/ By Thadeus Greenson
(October 25, 2021)
Humboldt County Public Health reported today that it has confirmed 51 new COVID-19 cases and one new hospitalization since its last report Friday. The case tally — which...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 25, 2021)
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reports that investigators have not “officially determined a connection” between the homicides of two men whose bodies were found one month apart in similar parts...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 24, 2021)
Heavy rains combined with high tides are expected to cause flooding in low-lying areas, including parts of Cannibal Island Road and Camp Weott Road, with the Eel River expected...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 24, 2021)
The days of seven-digit dialing for local calls in the 707 area code — as well as 81 others across the country — came to an end today. From now...
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NCJ Preview
/ By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
(October 23, 2021)
As the U.S. and Canada face a reckoning over the abuse of Indigenous children in their forced boarding school systems, researchers in Oregon have been working to document the deaths...
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Obituaries
/ By North Coast Journal Staff
(October 23, 2021)
Danielle “Danni” Wight left this world unexpectedly at her home in Arcata, California, on Oct. 7, 2021, at the young age of 34. She was born in San Francisco,...
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News Blog
/ By Stephanie Zappelli/CalMatters
(October 23, 2021)
Ethan Quaranta seeks out nature when he needs to heal. He picked up that habit on annual family trips to Lake Almanor, where his great-grandmother grew up. There, on...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 22, 2021)
Arcata Councilmember Brett Watson issued a statement this evening saying he was entering "a 30-day residential rehabilitation program to focus on depression and personal issues." Watson, who was replaced as...
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News Blog
/ By Thadeus Greenson
(October 22, 2021)
Humboldt County Public Health reported another local COVID-19 death today, while confirming 33 new cases of the virus and two new hospitalizations. The case tally — which brings...
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News Blog
/ By Iridian Casarez
(October 22, 2021)
The North Coast Otter Art initiative, which saw more than 100 otter sculptures scattered throughout five North Coast counties, has raised $300,000 that will support continued otter research and...
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News Blog
/ By Thadeus Greenson
(October 21, 2021)
Humboldt County Public Health reported 10 new COVID-19 cases and two new hospitalizations today. But the low case tally — which brings the count's total for the week to...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 21, 2021)
The Arcata City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to remove Brett Watson from the position of mayor and followed up the decision with a no confidence vote in his ability...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 21, 2021)
One storm down and three more to go. Humboldt County is expected to be rainy through the weekend with the heaviest of the events arriving on Sunday, according to...
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News Blog
/ By Iridian Casarez
(October 20, 2021)
Humboldt County Public Health today confirmed one new COVID-19 death in a resident in their 80s, one hospitalization of a resident in their 60s and 23 new cases. Today's death...
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News Blog
/ By Rachel Becker/CalMatters
(October 20, 2021)
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California, as conservation efforts continue to fall far short of state targets. Newsom also authorized...
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News Blog
/ By Thadeus Greenson
(October 19, 2021)
Another Humboldt County resident has died of COVID-19, Public Health reported today, while confirming 42 new cases of the virus and five new hospitalizations, including one of a child...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 19, 2021)
Arcata Mayor Brett Watson has not submitted a resignation letter but the city council is scheduled to select his replacement and chose a new vice mayor during a special...
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News Blog
/ By Kimberly Wear
(October 19, 2021)
Another round of rain is headed this way, with the first in a one-two punch of storms expected to hit this evening, followed by a stronger front later in...
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News Blog
/ By Iridian Casarez
(October 18, 2021)
Patrick William McTigue was sentenced to serve one year in jail, two years of felony probation and ordered to pay restitution to his victims after pleading guilty to one count...
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