Shuttered for years, the Fortuna Theatre could be revived if a federal loan to a local foundation is approved. A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for a loan of up to $1 million to help the Fortuna Theatre Foundation buy the theater property was approved by the Fortuna City Council at a March 16 […]
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SBA Declares Disaster in Humboldt, Opening Up Loan Eligibility
Humboldt County residents and businesses impacted by the January storms, tidal flooding and the King Tides that occurred between New Year’s Eve and Jan. 5 can now apply for federal assistance through the Small Business Administration. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, the agency has declared the county a disaster area in response […]
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Repairs to Grandstands Ready By Humboldt County Fair Time
This year’s Humboldt County Fair horse racing season took off from the starting gates Aug. 18, one week after emergency repairs were completed to prevent one of the annual event’s major draws from being scratched, which potentially could have put Ferndale’s spot on the racing circuit in jeopardy. But the repairs — including the installation […]
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UPDATE: 101 Closed After Brief Re-opening
FEB. 27 UPDATE: U.S. Highway 101 is once again closed from Garberville into Mendocino County due to another round of heavy snow, according to Caltrans. No estimation for reopening was immediately available. The road was closed Thursday evening into Saturday as well, but it reopened through the weekend until this morning. Several county roads are […]
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Quakes Damage Hits $32M, Disaster Loan Center Moves to Rio Dell, Contractors Wanted for State Earthquake Retrofitting Program
To state the obvious, living in Humboldt County means living in earthquake country. That’s the reason why local homeowners, especially those with a house built before 1940, may be eligible to apply for a state program called Earthquake Brace + Bolt, which aims to help offset the cost of retrofitting homes vulnerable to falling off […]
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Tonga Tsunami: A Reminder of the North Coast’s Vulnerability
One week ago today, surges sent more than 5,000 miles across the ocean from the devastating volcanic eruption near Tonga began to hit the California coast as Humboldt County residents awoke Jan. 15 to a tsunami advisory that would span some 12 hours — and even longer just to the north in Del Norte County. […]
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Honsal Declares Local Emergency Due to Storm, Work Continues to Open 96, 299
Sheriff William Honsal has declared a local emergency due to the winter storm, which has created life-threatening conditions in some areas and caused damaged across the county. In a Facebook announcement last night, the sheriff’s office said the declaration “allows for the county to seek state and federal reimbursement for damage repairs and other associated […]
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Food for People Rebuilds
Food for People is rebuilding its main site after the building faced devastating sewer damage in February. “Following the sewer disaster that occurred at Food for People’s main site earlier this year they are moving forward with plans to rebuild creating a food bank facility that will ensure every person in Humboldt County in need can […]
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Cars Destroyed in Eureka Garage Fire
Humboldt Bay Fire responded this morning to a fire on the 200 block of Long Street in Eureka that destroyed two cars and caused about $130,000 in damage. “Due to a quick response, crews obtained fire control within 20 minutes,” the news release states. “Damage to the shed and garage including two vehicles inside is […]
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Food for People Asking Community for a Helping Hand
Food for People announced today it is looking for a financial helping hand from the community after facing devastating damage to its main building, as well as food losses amid a higher demand for services in the wake of the coronavirus. The nonprofit is “struggling to find solutions” after its Eureka headquarters sustained $80,000 in […]
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10 Years Later: The Earthquake of 2010 (With Video)
Ten years ago, at 4:27 p.m., the earth let loose a magnitude-6.5 earthquake — with much of the force directed at the city of Eureka — with a powerful ferocity that shook the ground and people’s nerves. Thousands in Humboldt County lost power after the temblor hit and nearly 500 structures, including the historic Old Town Bar […]
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Eight Shelter Cove Homes Damaged as Massive Waves Pound the Coast
Eight homes on Lower Pacific Drive in Shelter Cove have extensive damage from massive waves hitting the shoreline today, said Cheryl Antony, spokesperson for Shelter Cove Fire. One home has approximately 10 broken windows. Homes are flooded, furniture damaged, one door was broken, debris, water and mud are strewn throughout the homes. And the waves […]