What each of us can do to make our community more resilient It’s been a difficult start to the year in our corner of far Northern California, with record tidal flooding that inundated more than 40 homes in King Salmon Jan. 4-6, the same weekend as the fire in downtown Arcata. Just over a year […]
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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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Flooding, SoHum Eats and Anti-ICE Drinks
This week we’re looking at how people, aid organizations and businesses are working to recover from flooding in the small coastal community of King Salmon. We’ve also got recommendations for a sandwich at J Cafe in Whitethorn and how the Speakeasy bar is using drinks to raise money for those resisting ICE in Minneapolis. Hit […]
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The Ocean Is Coming: King Tides Offer Preview of Rising Seas
The highest King Tides of the year arrived in Humboldt County this week, offering both a spectacle and a warning. Unlike waves or swell, which are wind-driven, tides are the daily rise and fall of the ocean, created by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. They become “King” tides when the sun, moon, […]
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Coastal Flood Advisory: The Tides are High This Week
It’s that time of year again, when the alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun, moon, and Earth creates very high tides — also known as King Tides — bringing minor coastal flooding to low-lying areas. Running through Dec. 6, tides upward of 8 feet are expected, including a high of 8.72 feet just […]
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PG&E Reactor Officially Decommissioned, Nuclear Waste Not
PG&E’s Humboldt Nuclear Power Plant reactor site was deemed fully cleaned up by the Nucle ar Regulatory Commission today. While the federal government no longer has oversight over that part of the site — “none at all,” said commission spokesperson David McIntyre — the spent fuel and other radioactive waste, however, remains under federal jurisdiction. […]
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Some Coastal Flooding Possible Today, Saturday
A combination of higher astronomical tides and southerly winds are increasing the chances of some areas seeing minor coastal flooding around Humboldt Bay in the late morning and early afternoon today and Saturday. Today’s peak, nearing 9 feet, is forecast for 12:17 p.m. A coastal flooding advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
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High Tides Likely to Cause Coastal Flooding Tonight
A heads up for those living in or traveling through low lying areas later tonight and into the early morning hours. Starting around 10 p.m., high astronomical tides are expected to cause some minor coastal flooding around Humboldt Bay, continuing until around 2 a.m. According to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, “areas […]
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UPDATE: Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder, One of the Boys Stabbed Flown Out of the Area
UPDATE: One of the two boys stabbed today has been flown out of the area for treatment and the 29-year-old woman suspected of inflicting the injuries has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assault and other charges. According to an update from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, the boys are in stable condition and […]
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Another Round of Coastal Flooding Hits Today
Later this morning and into the afternoon, another round of high tides will hit the North Coast, with up to one-half foot of saltwater flooding expected in low-lying areas, including King Salmon and Jackson Ranch Road in Arcata. The peak of a close to 9 foot tide will occur at 12:24 p.m., according to the […]
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Another Storm Headed to Humboldt Amid King Tides
Another storm bringing rain and wind is on its way, with up to 50 mph gusts expected in Del Norte County, prompting the National Weather Service office in Eureka to issue a wind advisory beginning at 8 p.m. today and lasting until 4 a.m. Sunday. Friday’s storm ushered in strong gusts across the North Coast, […]
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Coastal Areas to Expect Flooding This Weekend
With high winds and rain in the forecast, low-lying coastal areas like King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms will see flooding this weekend according to the Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center and the National Weather Service Eureka. According to the National Weather Service Eureka, king tides are expected through the weekend on the coast. NWS […]