If you grew up with 20/30 Park, you’ll hardly recognize it now. What was once mostly a field of grass and concrete has been transformed into Da’Yas Park (Wiyot for “Where the Cypress Are,” named by public vote after the trees found in the park), a colorful wonderland complete with a giant heron slide, crab […]
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Mike Knight: 1951-2024
Sadly, a kind and good husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor, Mike Knight, died of pancreatic cancer at home Jan. 12, at age 72. Wishing he could still be with us, we are left with a new way of living with him through our memories. Mike was born on Feb. 3, 1951, in […]
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UPDATE: Humboldt Community Services District Lifts Boil Advisory
UPDATE: The Humboldt Community Services District has lifted the boil advisory issued yesterday in several local areas due to a burst main. “The Humboldt Community Services District Public Water System in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board has determined that, through abatement of the health hazard and comprehensive testing of the water, your […]
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Festival of Dreams – Whimsical Fun
There’s a new, colorful event happening in Eureka this weekend, “celebrating everything that is whimsical, weird, and wonderful about the community and world we inhabit.” That’s according to the press release for The Festival of Dreams, happening Aug. 25-27 in the Eureka Cultural District (Halvorsen Park and Old Town). The event, developed and funded by […]
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Massive Fire Destroys Trailers Donated for Betty Kwan Chinn Housing Project
A massive fire at the foot of Hilfiker Lane in Eureka just before 12:30 a.m. today destroyed six modular trailers donated to local philanthropist Betty Kwan Chinn by PG&E for a housing project and damaged another five at the site, all of which will need to be demolished. According to Humboldt Bay Fire, initial units […]
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Watson to Step Down as Eureka Police Chief
Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson announced his sudden retirement today. He will leave the post at the end of November after serving for four years. In a city announcement, Watson says the decision comes with a “feeling of bittersweet peace” as he move onto a new chapter in life after 24 years in law enforcement, […]
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Eureka Condemns ‘Hazardous’ Motel
The city of Eureka condemned The Royal Inn, a motel on the 1100 block of Fifth Street, today after finding during an inspection yesterday that conditions there “posed a significant hazard” to occupants and the surrounding community. “During the course of the inspection, code enforcement personnel catalogued numerous violations of the Eureka Municipal Code, California […]
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City of Eureka Halts Enforcement on New Camping Ordinance
The city of Eureka has halted enforcement on a camping ordinance that was set to take effect tonight at midnight according to a release by the Legal Services of Northern California and Disability Rights California. The Eureka City Council passed the ordinance on Nov. 17 prohibiting involuntary camping in most parts of Eureka including business districts and […]
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UPDATED: Eureka City Council to Consider Camping Ban
The Eureka City Council will revisit the issue of camping within city limits tomorrow night as it considers Bill No. 989-C.S. – Camping Ordinance, a repeal and replacement of its current ordinance banning camping in public spaces. The adjustment appears to be in response to the 2019 Ninth Circuit Court case Martin vs. City of Boise, […]
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HACHR: City’s Claims Being Taken Seriously
The Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction says the organization is taking seriously allegations levied by Eureka officials in a memorandum to the state outlining “ongoing concerns” about its operations as the center’s syringe exchange program undergoes a reauthorization process. The California Department of Public Health authorized HACHR to run the harm reduction program for […]
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Construction on Fourth Street Next Week
The city of Eureka and PG&E will continue reconstruction work on Fourth Street (U.S. Highway 101) near the side streets from O Street to Y Street in Eureka on Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21. The construction will require lane closures with controlled traffic and detours, drivers should expect short delays. Read the full release below.
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Lane Closure at Slough Bridge on Highway 101
The city of Eureka Public Works is reporting that the number two northbound lane of U.S. Highway 101 at the Slough Bridge will be closed until mid-afternoon as crews are working to repair a water main break. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to take alternate routes if possible. “The patience and cooperation of […]