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More Photos from the Black Lives Matter, George Floyd Protest in Eureka
Hundreds of Humboldt County residents marched through downtown Eureka to protest the fatal arrest of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Black Lives Matter and George Floyd Protest Happening in Eureka (VIDEO)
Humboldt County residents are protesting the death of George Floyd in Eureka. Protesters started marching at the Humboldt County Courthouse and made its way to Highway 101 on V and Fifth Street. Demonstrators gathered outside the Eureka courthouse on May 30th at around 3:00 p.m. to protest the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police […]
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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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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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Upcoming Virtual Summit is All About Trails
A Virtual Humboldt Trails Summit is scheduled for June 6 to update residents about the progress being made on local trail projects, including the Humboldt Bay Trail, which will stretch from the southern edge of Eureka to Arcata. State Sen. Mike McGuire will also join in the summit to discuss the status of the Great […]
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UDPATE: EPD Believes Fatal Shooting was Self-defense
UPDATE: According to a press release from the Eureka Police Department, the fatal shooting this morning appeared to have been an act of self defense. See the full press release copied below our original post. PREVIOUSLY: This morning about 2:45 a.m., two people were shot in the 1300 block of West Avenue near 14th Street […]
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EPD Investigating Suspected Homicide
The Eureka Police department has launched a homicide investigation after an 84-year-old man was found dead in his home in the 400 block of Campton Road. According to a press release, a family member found Roger Mitchell Clark, more commonly known as “Mitch,” alone and dead in his home at 7:38 p.m. yesterday. “It was […]
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National Weather Service Eureka is Reporting Twice as Much Rainfall for May Than Usual
The National Weather Service Eureka Office says that Eureka has seen twice as much rainfall as it normally sees in the month of May according to the data collected by the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. See the NWS Eureka tweet below: Here are some of the monthly rainfall totals from around the […]
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Eureka City Council to Consider City Manager’s Resignation
The Eureka City Council will meet in special session Tuesday to consider accepting the resignation of recently hired City Manager Dean Lotter, who was placed on administrative leave earlier this month. At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the council will meet to discuss a single agenda item: considering whether to accept Lotter’s resignation and direct the mayor […]
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UPDATE: Extrication Needed After Traffic Collision in Eureka; Broadway Closed
Broadway is closed at Seventh Street after a traffic collision needing extrication occurred at 11:50 a.m. A tractor truck and trailer is on its side at the foot of Fifth Street. The Incident Commander reported over the scanner at noon that the patient has been extricated and sent to the hospital via ambulance. According to […]
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‘From Me to You:’ An Expression of Gratitude from Eureka’s Mayor (VIDEO)
Eureka Mayor Susan Seaman issued a public service announcement today offering a “heartfelt thank you” to the essential workers continuing to serve the community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shelter-in-place order. Find a video f the PSA and a transcript copied below: RECOGNITION Hello, I’m Mayor Susan Seaman. All of us […]