The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe donated 500 sheet sets and 70 pillows to local shelters in immediate need of bedding supplies and has provided more than 4,000 meals to help feed the homeless staying at the shelters, according to a news release. “The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe has consistently been a critical response partner in […]
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Crabs 2020 Season Suspended
The Humboldt Crabs announced today that the 2020 season has been suspended until “local and state authorities allow live sports to resume.” Expressing thanks to all those who have supported the team, the Facebook post said the decision was made with “great dismay.” “If there is a sensible way to safely bring Crabs baseball to […]
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Derby League Members Keep Rolling Strong for the Community During COVID-19
While Humboldt Roller Derby league members may not be able to strut their stuff at the rink right now, they are still out in the community providing essential services in style. Over the last few weeks, HRD has been highlighting their commitment. So, here is a shout-out to those league members for showing us how […]
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Got Gloves? Here’s How to Properly Remove Them (with Video)
While masks or other facial coverings have been mandatory inside a building, such as a grocery store, or in other public situations where individuals are unable to maintain a 6-feet distance since April 24, many folks are also regularly using gloves to avoid the spread of COVID-19. But there is a trick to properly removing […]
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Latest COVID-19 Confirmation Linked to Known Case
The Humboldt County Joint Information Center is reporting that the latest case of COVID-19 confirmed in the county is linked to a known case while the No. 54 case from April 29 was due to community transmission. Of the 55 total cases known in region, 24 were known contact, 20 due to travel and 11 […]
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What to Expect with COVID-19 Testing (with Video)
With COVID-19 testing by appointment now available to Humboldt County residents at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka, here’s a bit more information on the process and what to expect. Priority is given to people in high-risk groups and essential workers but others with mild or no symptoms can schedule a test online here or by calling […]
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Rice Sacks and Blessings
Every April the Humboldt Grange fills with music, prayer, the chanting of Buddhist monks and Lao food — tables laden with aluminum trays of fried fish, spring rolls, rice cakes and pungent salads — some of which families bring up in silver chalices as New Year’s offerings to their ancestors. But this year, under the […]
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The Cat Would Like You to Return to Work
Oh, hey. Did I wake you by running full bore through the living room and leaping up the couch arm onto your head? Well, now that you’re up, let’s talk. First of all, it’s four o’clock in the afternoon. Not only are you here but you’re napping. In my 4 p.m. spot. And it’s weird. […]
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Precautionary Testing Part of Jail COVID-19 Measures; Visitations Likely to Resume in a Couple Weeks
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post today that several correctional deputies were tested for COVID-19 as a precaution to protect those at the jail. All came back negative. Other measures include requiring all staff who interact with inmates to wear masks, separating those newly booked from the rest of the jail […]
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Partnership Keeps Little Learners Going, Open Door Doctors Caring for the Community
Each weekday morning, mask-clad children wait at the door outside one of Little Learners’ childcare sites to have their temperatures taken by a nurse before walking inside. It’s part of a new daily ritual for the youngsters, most of whom have parents working at Open Door Community Health Centers. Many attended Little Learners before the […]
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The Test
It’s been a common refrain, one that’s morphed into an intense chorus in recent weeks as county officials ponder the possibility of easing shelter-in-place restrictions in an effort to get people back to work. “It’s really important we have robust testing in place so we know what’s happening in the community and we can test, […]