Fire everywhere and smoke all over Humboldt. We’ll break down what’s happening with the closes wildfires and why even places some distance away were blanketed with smoke and orange haze last week. Plus what the future of the North Coast looks like in terms of climate and fire. We’re also talking about venues that are […]
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Rolling With the Punches: Fundraising Losses for Rural Firefighters
The Orick Volunteer Fire Department covers a lot of ground for just 11 volunteers — its service area stretches from Big Lagoon north to the Humboldt County line. Secretary-treasurer Judy Hagood makes the department’s shoestring budget work but this year the firefighters will be making do with a little less. “I don’t think we’re going […]
Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Recommending Humboldt County Correctional Facility Invest More in Conservation (Fire) Camps for Inmates
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury is recommending that the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and the California State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation invest more Conservation (fire) Camps – firefighting – to reintegrate more inmates into society after they are released. The detailed report focuses on the goal of reducing recidivism and providing meaningful productive […]
Rolled, Rocked and Raised
Journal contributor Jennifer Savage emceed this year’s Roll on the Mattole, the Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company’s annual fundraiser. Also in attendance was Journal staff writer — and Honeydew native — Linda Stansberry. Here’s their report from the day: LS: Honeydew is the BEST! Reporting done. Everyone go home and donate some money to the HVFC! JS: […]
