The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced today that human remains found decades ago have been identified as those of a Trinity County woman reported missing in 1987. According to a press release, Hyampom School teacher Kay Josephine Medin was reported missing by her husband Nickolas Medin on Aug. 3, 1987, after he said he returned […]
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Storm Alert: Wild Winds and Snow to the East
It’s the calm before the storm this Monday morning, with a strong front expected to swoop in this afternoon bringing strong winds and rain and, in higher elevations of Trinity County, a cold front will deliver snow. A wind advisory is slated to go into effect at 2 p.m. today. The strongest winds are expected […]
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North Coast Otters Art Initiative Raises $300,000
The North Coast Otter Art initiative, which saw more than 100 otter sculptures scattered throughout five North Coast counties, has raised $300,000 that will support continued otter research and student internships at Humboldt State University. The initiative led by wildlife professor Jeff Black began in 2019 with the hopes of launching the initiative in 2020, […]
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Here Comes the Rain
A wet weekend is in the forecast, with some parts of northern Humboldt County expected to see more than two inches of rain and the potential of localized flooding, “particularly in areas with poor drainage,” according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. Northern Trinity County is forecast to see around a half […]
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North Coast Otter Sculpture Auction and Preview
Did you get a chance to hunt for any of the 108 North Coast Otter Art Initiative otter sculptures throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, Trinity and Siskiyou counties this summer? If not, no sweat! All of the otter sculptures will be on preview this Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic […]
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Fire Updates: Evacuation Warnings Lifted for Some Areas Near McFarland Fire
A handful of fires burning east of Humboldt continue to grow with minimal containment, bringing air quality and travel impacts as far west as the coast, with State Route 299 still closed in Trinity County and no timetable for reopening. Overall hot, dry conditions and wind gusts are expected to continue to complicate fire suppression […]
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Fire Updates: Red Flag Warnings and Thunderstorms Forecast
A handful of fires burning east of Humboldt continue to grow with minimal containment, bringing air quality and travel impacts as far west as the coast, with State Route 299 still closed in Trinity County and no timetable for reopening. Overall hot, dry conditions and wind gusts are expected to continue to complicate fire suppression […]
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Time to Start Looking for Otter Sculptures!
The long-awaited North Coast Otters Public Art Initiative’s treasure hunt of 108 otter sculptures painted by local artists spread throughout five North Coast counties has finally begun and will continue through September. The initiative’s creator and Humboldt State University wildlife professor Jeff Black says he’s really excited about finally getting the otter sculptures out. “I’ve been […]
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Snowy Travel Possible Friday
The National Weather Service Eureka Office is advising travelers to be ready for winter weather driving conditions as a weather system bringing snow is set to hit portions of State Routes 299 and 3 on Friday. Snow level is expected to drop to 3500 to 4000 feet, possibly as low as 2500 feet. “A weather system will […]
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Snow on the 299
Snow is falling on State Route 299 this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, Snow levels are locally lower than forecast over portions of Trinity County this afternoon, around 2500 feet in spots. Roadways are slushy and slick above 2500 feet over Oregon Mountain & Buckhorn Summits now, with several inches accumulation […]
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Today’s Air Quality Updates
Smoke conditions today in northern Humboldt and Trinity County are expected to be similar to yesterday with ongoing fires continuing to produce abundant smoke, with air quality poor near the fires and an onshore flow continuing to bring some relief to coastal communities. This morning’s advisory from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District states locations near […]
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August Complex Efforts Hindered by People Staying in Evacuation Zones
August Complex: 955,513 acres with 51 percent containment The August Complex is continuing to grow to the north and was as the lightning-caused blaze that started more than a month ago moves closer to the 1 million acre mark. According to this morning’s update, “firefighting and public safety operations are being challenged by the public […]