For the third day in a row, Public Health reported no additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, meaning Humboldt County’s case count remains at 104. Of the 104, 61 were contact to a known case, 24 were travel acquired, 18 were through community transmission and one remains under investigation. No new deaths or hospitalizations were reported. […]
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Video: EPD, Community Partners Discuss Domestic Violence Amid Shelter in Place
Eureka Police Capt. Brian Stephens and a panel of community partners came together for a discussion on domestic violence and local resources available to those in need as the city and other communities across the nation are seeing a 50 percent increase in calls for service and in the severity of cases amid the COVID-19 […]
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Staff Layoffs, Suspension of Football and Beach Volley Programs at CR
Facing a $1.5 million budget shortfall, College of the Redwoods has implemented several cost-cutting measures, including laying off staff and suspending the football and beach volleyball programs, an action related to the redirecting of $475,000 from the Health, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation, Dance and Athletic Department. In news release today, CR also said it has […]
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Salvation Army to Host Drive-Thru Food Box Distribution
The Salvation Army of Eureka is hosting a drive-thru food box distribution at its Tydd Street location from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday to help those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak. A news release states 400 boxes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and individuals are asked to bring identification. The idea […]
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Humboldt COVID-19 Cases Now Total 99
Another Humboldt County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 99. according to today’s report from Public Health. Three Humboldt County residents have died of the highly contagious virus, including one death reported yesterday. All were residents of Alder Bay Assisted Living Facility in Eureka. Read this week’s stories here and […]
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Public Health: COVID-19 Tests Only a ‘Snapshot in Time’
Public health officials are reminding Humboldt County residents that while a negative COVID-19 is good news, it’s only a “snapshot in time” and not an all-clear sign. Community members are eligible to be retested every 14 days, which is especially recommended for first responders, healthcare workers, those in the service sector — such as restaurant […]
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Times-Standard: County Tourism Leaders Talk No Travel Advisory
The Times-Standard spoke with local tourism bureau representatives, who said they are respecting local officials’ pointed notice to potential out-of-town visitors that now is not the time to make a trip to Humboldt County. The Southern Humboldt Business & Visitors Bureau website does have a COVID-19 note at the top, which states that for the […]
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Eureka, Garberville DMV Offices Set to Reopen
Eureka and Garberville among the 46 Department of Motor Vehicle field offices scheduled to reopen to the public Thursday, according to a news release. The hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are still encouraged to use online and other […]
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Video: Sheriff Honsal, Supervisor Bohn Get Tested
In case you were wondering what it’s like to get a COVID-19 test done at the OptumServe testing site at Redwood Acres, here’s a video of Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal and 1st District Supervisor Rex Bohn to walk you through the process. To schedule a test, visit lhi.care/covidtesting. Those without internet access can call […]
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Direct from the Source: Joint Information Center Answers Questions on COVID-19
Humboldt County’s Joint Information Center put out a Facebook post today to answer some of the most common questions to come their way as Humboldt navigates its reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s a list of 14 questions and answers on everything from whether the mall has the green light to open (spoiler alert: it […]
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Redwood Acres Cancels June 6 Schedule
Redwood Acres Raceway announced today that the June 6 schedule has been canceled after consulting with the county health officer, who race officials said indicated other events might be able to take place soon, according to a news release. A request has been made for a June 20 schedule. Several Humboldt County events have been […]
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Smaller Crowd at Shelter-in-Place Protest After Last Week’s Sign Went Viral
For the fifth time since April 24, protesters urging state and county leaders reopen the economy gathered at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka at noon on Friday. Over the weeks, the crowd has varied between 30 at the beginning and 60 participants at the height, according to various estimates. Yesterday, the roughly 40 people […]