No one was hurt after a Hoopa man allegedly fired a single round Sunday at special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force who were conducting an unspecified investigation at his residence on Airport Road. According to a HCDTF release, Robert Gerald Mastel reportedly fired a shot in the direction of the agents, who […]
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CHP: 1 Killed, 2 Injured in SR 299 Crash
A passenger in a minivan was killed and two others were seriously injured in a car crash on State Route 299 this morning, according to the CHP. According to a California Highway Patrol release, 63-year-old Eureka resident Mark Lindley lost control of his vehicle on the wet roadway west of Willow Creek just before 6 […]
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Popular Musician and Tribal Leader Merv George Sr. Dead at 74
Merv George Sr. — Hoopa tribal member, religious dance leader and popular musician — died yesterday afternoon after suffering a severe stroke earlier in the week. He was 74. According to a post on Merv George Jr.’s Facebook page, his father was being transported home from Redding Mercy Hospital when he died. “He had my […]
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UPDATE: State Route 96 is Open
UPDATE: Caltrans and the Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services are reporting that State Route 96 is now reopen, more than an hour before schedule. PREVIOUSLY: Officials are asking travelers to use caution while driving on State Route 96 after its slated reopening today around 3 p.m. The noon pilot car that escorts […]
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Mill Creek Fire at 74 Percent Containment
The Mill Creek Fire, which has burned nearly 3,700 acres as it enters its second week, is now 74 percent contained. State Route 96 between Weitchpec and Hoopa remains closed to traffic except for escorted trips three times a day, when fire activity allows for safe travel. Meanwhile, air quality is expected to improve in […]
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Air Quality Advisory for Willow Creek, Hoopa, Orleans
An air quality advisory has been issued for Willow Creek, Hoopa and Orleans for unhealthy to very healthy conditions due mainly to the Mill Creek Fire. Humboldt County Cleaner Air Centers currently available are available at the following locations: Hoopa Neighborhood Facility, 11860 State Hwy 96, Hoopa; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hoopa Health Association […]
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UPDATE: 6 p.m. Pilot Car Available Today, Travelers Asked to ‘Be on Time’
UPDATE: A pilot car will be available at 6 p.m. today. Those looking to travel the Highway 96 stretch between Weitchpec and Hoopa are asked to: “Be on time and ready to go.” PREVIOUSLY: The Mill Creek Fire interagency management team announced today that the noon pilot car will not be running today between Hoopa […]
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State Route 96 to Reopen for Limited Travel with Pilot Car
State Route 96 will be reopened for limited travel between Hoopa and Weitchpec three times a day beginning Thursday, if fire conditions permit, with one trip north and one trip south. According to a Mill Creek Fire interagency incident management team release, the roadway will be open at 7 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. daily […]
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Mill Creek Fire Grows to More Than 2,000 Acres
Editor’s note: A previous version of the story incorrectly stated the date of the community meeting in Hoopa. The meeting took place Tuesday night. The Mill Creek Fire, burning in the Hoopa Valley south of Weitchpec, continued to grow overnight and now stands at more than 2,000 acres. Orleans, Weitchpec, Hoopa, Willow Creek and Bald […]
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‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality in Orleans, Hoopa, Weitchpec
Orleans, Hoopa and Weitchpec will likely see unhealthy air quality conditions today and tomorrow due to ongoing impacts from wildfire smoke, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. People with heart or lung disease, the elderly, children and pregnant women are cautioned to “avoid all prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion,” during these […]
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Wildfire Smoke Likely to Impact Air Quality
Parts of the North Coast, including Orleans and the Hoopa, Van Duzen and Mad River areas, may experience periods of unhealthy air quality conditions today and this evening due to wildfires. According to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District, winds coming from the northwest will help disperse the smoke from the Carr Fire […]
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The Flower Dancers
The Hupa women’s coming-of-age ceremony (Ch’iwa:l) lasts for three, five, or 10 days and is held after a girl starts menstruating. The ceremony is a public celebration that includes specific practices and ritual guidelines for the young girl. This ceremony is particularly important to the Hupa people, as it was thought that the girl’s behavior […]