Humboldt resident sails on flotilla to Gaza for aid mission Before being detained, Orleans resident Windfield “Wind” Beaver made clear in an interview with the Journal that he didn’t want his role in the Sumud Global Flotilla’s attempt to bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people to be framed as a “white savior” narrative. “Our […]
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CA Officials Respond to Tropical Storm Hilary, Ojai quake and Wildfires with the Possibility of More Lightning in the Forecast
California received a one-two punch from Mother Nature as Tropical Storm Hilary unleashed torrential record rains and flooding across Southern California, and an earthquake struck near Ojai — all during what has historically been the state’s wildfire season. The wild weekend prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to head south, declaring a storm state of emergency even […]
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Hot Holiday Weekend in the Forecast
Things are going to be heating up this holiday weekend, with inland temperatures forecast to hit the 90s to low 100s in inland areas, including Willow Creek, Hoopa and Orleans, starting Sunday and running through mid-week. “The threat for heat related illness will be elevated Sunday through Wednesday for vulnerable people such as the elderly, […]
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Air Quality Advisory Issued; Fire Updates
The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District has issued an advisory for Orleans, Weithcpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek until tomorrow morning. According to today’s report, Weitchpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek will see very unhealthy air quality while Orleans will see unhealthy air quality. Meanwhile, areas from Rio Dell to Trinidad will see unhealthy air […]
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Hazardous Air Quality in Hoopa
Over the next 24 hours, smoke impacts in and around the Hoopa Valley are expected to reach Hazardous levels and an air quality alert for the area will be in effect until tomorrow. Residents are asked to stay inside as much as possible. Other areas of the region — including Orleans. Weitchpec, Willow Creek, Garberville […]
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Smoky Conditions Improving in Most Areas
Things are clearing up for the coast but inland areas will continue to see unhealthy air quality due to smoke from wildfires burning across the region, although conditions are improving. The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District issued the following forecast for the Humboldt County region, with advisories issued for Orleans, Hoopa and Weitchpec: […]
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Red Salmon Complex Update: ‘Significant Progress’
The Red Salmon Complex in the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity national forests within Humboldt, Trinity and Siskiyou counties now stands at 87, 782 acres with 16 percent containment. However, as this morning’s update from the USDA states, progress is being made. “Multiple small victories have been recorded by fire crews in the last several days. […]
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Unhealthy to Hazardous Air Quality Today
An air quality advisory has been issued today for coastal areas from Rio Dell to Trinidad as well as the Hoopa, Willow Creek, Garberville, and Redway areas while an air quality alert was issued for Orleans and Weitchpec due to smoky conditions. Orleans and Weitchpec are expected to experience mostly hazardous conditions while coastal areas […]
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Smoky Skies from Red Salmon, Other Fires
The Red Salmon Complex — nearly 40,000 acres with 20 percent containment — as well as the August Complex and others to the south are impacting the region with heavy smoke. The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District states in a news release that some valleys and basins are already experiencing the conditions, with […]
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McKinleyville Man’s Death Investigated as Homicide
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a McKinleyville man as a homicide after his body was found near Orleans on Aug. 24. According to a news release, the remains have been identified as 64-year-old Robert Mark Coffer. “This is an active investigation,” the release states. “To protect the integrity of this […]
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Red Salmon Fire Smoke to Impact Some Areas
Orleans, Hoopa, Weitchpec and areas along river drainages may experience periods of air quality in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” zone due to smoke from the Red Salmon Complex, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. The complex stands at 19,365 acres and 41 percent containment, according to this morning’s update, and […]
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Air Quality Advisory Adds Unhealthy Conditions for Weitchpec; Red Salmon Complex Fire Update
The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District is reporting that Hoopa, Orleans and now Weitchpec will see “unhealthy” air quality conditions due to warmer weather increasing fire activity at the Red Salmon Complex fire. The Red Salmon Complex fire is located 14 miles northeast of Willow Creek and as of last night the fire was at 10,209 […]