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HumCo Health Officials Eyeing Measles Outbreak in Washington, Bracing for the Worst

Humboldt County officials are activating a response protocol amid a measles outbreak in a Washington state suburb of Portland that has seen at least 31 people contract the highly contagious viral disease. “We’re basically bracing ourselves, crossing our fingers and hoping this doesn’t happen but making sure we’re prepared if it does,” said Humboldt County […]

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Water Theft Shuts Down School

Bridgeville Elementary School closed on Tuesday because it didn’t have running water after thieves emptied its entire 20,000 gallon water tank, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The press release is below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On 09-03-2013, approximately 12:20 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the superintendent of Bridgeville Elementary […]

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