A 25-year-old man was killed on State Route 96 when he reported stepped into traffic and was struck by a car Friday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to a press release, the CHP responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at about 11:40 a.m. on State Route 96 west of Shoemaker […]
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Hoopa Resident, 26, Killed in Single-Car Crash
A Hoopa resident killed after her vehicle went off State Route 96 and into Trinity River has been identified as Samantha Davis. She was 26. According to a news release, the California Highway Patrol command center received a call about a vehicle in the river around 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The Hoopa Fire Department responded to […]
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CHP Officer Shoots, Kills Suspect Amid Pursuit Near Hoopa
A California Highway Patrol officer fatally shot a suspect near Hoopa this morning, according to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, the officer attempted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on State Route 96 and the car failed to yield, resulting in a short pursuit. “Upon […]
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UPDATE: 101 Re-opens After Snow Closure
UPDATE: Caltrans announced this afternoon that it had re-opened U.S. Highway 101 to controlled traffic between Garberville and Mendocino County after heavy snow had again closed the thoroughfare. PREVIOUSLY: U.S. Highway 101 is once again closed from Garberville into Mendocino County due to another round of heavy snow, according to Caltrans. No estimation for reopening […]
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One Arrested After Fatal Willow Creek Shooting
A suspect is in custody after a shooting death in Willow Creek before dawn this morning. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to at report of a gunshot victim in the 500 block of State Route 96, and arrived to find a dead man with what appeared to be a gunshot […]
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Storm Roundup: One-way Traffic on 299, Thousands without Power, 96 Still Closed
While State Route 299 reopened last night, Caltrans reports there will be sections of one-way traffic between Blue Lake and Willow Creek as crews continues to work to restore power and tackle downed trees. State Route 96 remains closed to all but emergency vehicles and local traffic due to downed lines and trees. Officials are […]
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State Route 299 to Reopen Tonight
Caltrans plans to re-open State Route 299 at 6:30 p.m. today after crews worked throughout the day to clear the roadway of trees and power lines downed by days of snowfall over the weekend. According to Caltrans, the road will be open to two-way traffic from east of Blue Lake through Willow Creek, but people […]
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Honsal Declares Local Emergency Due to Storm, Work Continues to Open 96, 299
Sheriff William Honsal has declared a local emergency due to the winter storm, which has created life-threatening conditions in some areas and caused damaged across the county. In a Facebook announcement last night, the sheriff’s office said the declaration “allows for the county to seek state and federal reimbursement for damage repairs and other associated […]
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UPDATE: SR 96 Remains Closed Near Happy Camp as Another Slide Hits 101 at Last Chance, Lines Down on SR169 (with Video)
UPDATE: Caltrans is cautioning that U.S. Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade may not open until the weekend due to inclement weather and continued slide activity, cutting off a main route connecting the northern most reaches of the state to points south just below Crescent City. PREVIOUS: State Route 96 remains closed about 4 miles […]
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Slide Shuts SR 96 Near Happy Camp
Slide activity has prompted the closure of State Route 96 about 8 miles west of Happy Camp. “Due to the speed at which the debris is entering the roadway and inclement weather possible for the area, the highway is anticipated to remain closed through today (February 1) and will be reassessed Tuesday morning (February 2) […]
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Scenes from the Storm as Blustery Weather Continues (Slideshow)
The winter storm that came bearing down on the region — leaving thousands without power, shutting down major roadways, including sections of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 169, and bringing down trees — packed quite a punch. But the blustery weather isn’t over yet. The National Weather Service reports more rain, gusty winds and […]
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Slater-Devil Fire Update
Slater-Devil Fires: Combined 154,597 acres and 51 percent containment On the Slater Fire, which is 154,814 acres, air support is available for use as smoke conditions allow while ground crews continue maintaining and extending fire line, according to today’s update. Major developments on the fire includes: Work to continue to hold the fire near the […]