Godwit Days Takes Flight Again, Virtually

By Kali Cozyris on February 25, 2021 at 11:46AM

After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Godwit Days Festival takes flight again — online! This year's festival, like so many beloved local events, has adapted itself for the times.

No Touching: It's Seal Pupping Season

By Kimberly Wear on February 24, 2021 at 6:35AM

Rare Catch: 'Butters' the Albino Crab Finds a Home at HSU's Marine Lab

By Kimberly Wear on February 9, 2021 at 1:51PM

Edit's note: This story has been updated to correct where the crab was found and the role of a local fisheries outfit.

For the Birds, It's Time to Hit Pause on Major Trimming, Vegetation Removal

By Kimberly Wear on February 8, 2021 at 6:25AM

We all Need this Video Right Now. Cue the Guinea Pigs!

By Kimberly Wear on January 7, 2021 at 1:22PM

Amid everything that’s going on in the world — from the COVID pandemic to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — the Sequoia Park Zoo has come through with the video we all need right now. Cue the Guinea pigs' bedtime parade!

New Calf on the Farm

by Kimberly Wear on December 29, 2020 at 3:45PM

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Humboldt County Sheriff Deputies Reunite Dog/Owner

by Kali Cozyris on November 24, 2020 at 3:59PM

It's happy trails and happy tails again after a scare this morning when a hiker and her canine companion became separated at Hiller Dog Park in McKinleyville after the pooch got loose and the hiker found herself lost in the wooded trails while searching for her dog. Fortunately, after a call to 911 and some nimble rescue work by Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputy Tristan Smith, who climbed down a 50-foot ravine to retrieve the wayward dog from where it had fallen, the missing 2-year-old hound, Kari, and her owner, Berti, were safely reunited.

NCJ Archive: Bring on the Bugs

by Amy Stewart on October 28, 2020 at 10:23AM

He also suggests keeping an eye out for banded woollybears, Pyrrharctia isabella, the fuzzy black and orange caterpillars that turn into orange moths. “They say you can tell what kind of winter we’re going to have by looking at how wide the orange band is around their bodies,” Pete said.

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.