Otter Watch Out (Spoiler Alert: Cute Video)

by Iridian Casarez on October 17, 2020 at 6:55PM

Black says that the number of otter sightings at the marsh haven’t changed during the pandemic, with about 400 sightings being reported to the River Otter Citizen Science Project — the same as past years. With that being said, the city of Arcata recently reminded visitors and residents alike of the need to drive slowly near the marsh, especially on I Street, with not just otters but other wildlife making their way across local streets.

Sequoia Humane Society Rescue Pup Among Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers

by Iridian Casarez on October 15, 2020 at 4:24PM

A Sequoia Humane Society rescue dog named Chloe was named a finalist in the ninth annual Dirty Dogs Contest after an extreme makeover. Chloe came into the humane society with severely matted fur— to the point where she could barely see through the hair covering her eyes.

About that Mountain Lion Video ...

by Kimberly Wear on October 14, 2020 at 1:37PM

Jim Hamm died a year ago this week of pancreatic cancer. He was 82.

Paw Connection: An Old Dog Finds A New Home After Tragedy

by Kimberly Wear on September 21, 2020 at 4:48PM

August Complex Still Out of Humboldt

by Kimberly Wear on September 15, 2020 at 11:42AM

Day-Passes for Farmers in Fire Zones Available

by Kimberly Wear on September 15, 2020 at 9:38AM

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department will be issuing single-day access passes to licensed agriculture and livestock farmers allowing temporary entry to properties within the county’s evacuation order zone. These passes will allow licensed farmers temporary day access to check on the well being of property and care for livestock and crops.

Humboldt Martens Granted Threatened Species Status

by Iridian Casarez on September 3, 2020 at 1:00PM

HCSO: Online Dog Licensing Now Available

by Kali Cozyris on September 1, 2020 at 2:59PM

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office's new online dog licensing portal is at attention and ready to serve.  In a press release sent out Tuesday, the sheriff's office states that residents in the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County can now use the online portal —available at the county’s website (humboldtgov.org/DogLicenseRegistration) — to "purchase or renew their dog’s license from anywhere in the world using a credit or debit card."

Kayaker Shares Harrowing Shark Scare

by Kym Kemp on August 29, 2020 at 11:20AM

Then, once in the kayak, he discovered that the shark had bitten so deeply it was leaking, but he had a bilge pump still attached and was able to follow his partner to shore while pumping out the water. He wanted to be sure to clarify the situation for readers.

Look Up: Redwood Skywalk in Progress

by Mark Larson on August 28, 2020 at 10:15AM

A recent walk past Eureka’s Sequoia Park entrance gate and a right turn on the path going behind the zoo revealed what at first looked like Ewoks at work high up in the redwoods. But instead of seeing the fictional species of small mammal bipeds from Endor at work building arboreal huts (see the 1983 Star Wars film Return of the Jedi), I caught glimpses of men and women from the Tigard, Oregon-based company Synergo at work creating the Redwood Sky Walk, an elevated 100-foot-high walkway.