Time to Start Looking for Otter Sculptures!

By Iridian Casarez on June 22, 2021 at 3:25PM

Happy hunting! 100+ Otter Sculptures on Display in Public Arts Initiative to Raise Awareness about California's River Otters

Klamath Spring Chinook Receive New State Protections

By Kimberly Wear on June 20, 2021 at 2:50PM

Historic Klamath Dam Removal Project Takes Another Step Forward

By Kimberly Wear on June 17, 2021 at 12:27PM

“Dam removal will restore salmonid fisheries, reestablish fish passage, improve water quality and bring new recreation and economic opportunities to the Basin," Haaland, the nation's first Native Interior Secretary, wrote. "Moreover, removal will advance the Biden-Harris administrations’ commitments to combat the climate crisis, increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change; protect public health; conserve our lands, waters, and biodiversity; deliver environmental justice; and fulfill the Federal Government’s trust and treaty responsibilities.”

Happy World Otter Day!

By Iridian Casarez on May 26, 2021 at 3:19PM

Sheriff's Office Fielding Rash of Illegal Target Shooting Reports on the Eel

By Kimberly Wear on May 26, 2021 at 2:08PM

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents that target shooting on the Eel River bar near Fernbridge is illegal under county code after fielding a rash of reports about shooting activity in the area with the potential to harm people and livestock. Back in July of 2018, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance banning target shooting on unincorporated land that does not meet certain safety standards, including a 20-foot berm behind the target.

Redwood Sky Walk Grand Opening Events Set

By Kimberly Wear on May 21, 2021 at 12:54PM

Protect the Otters

By Iridian Casarez on May 18, 2021 at 11:19AM

Condo of Condors Making Themselves at Home, Causing Quite a Scene

By Kimberly Wear on May 6, 2021 at 4:39PM

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct that SF Gate wrote the piece.

Humboldt Company Fined $2M for Clean Water Act Violations

By Kimberly Wear on May 5, 2021 at 11:20AM

A U.S. District Court judge this week ordered a Humboldt County company to pay just more than $2 million in civil penalties for discharging pollutants into Hall Creek, a tributary to the Mad River, in violation of the Clean Water Act and for noncompliance with state and federal pollution control measures. According to the May 2 order signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, Kernen Construction Co. admitted to “the key allegations in the complaint" filed by the Arcata-based Californians for Alternatives to Toxics.

Humboldt County Fair Announces Dates, Fundraiser for the Ponies

By Kimberly Wear on April 21, 2021 at 12:29PM

The Humboldt County Fair announced today plans (if all goes well) to hold the event from Aug. 18 to Aug. 29 with the theme "A Country Fair with a Western Flair." According to a news release, the fair has set up a "Horses to Humboldt" GoFundMe page to help owners make their way to Ferndale this summer for a return of the races.