Government

NWS: Increased Risk of Sneaker Waves Wednesday

by Kimberly Wear on October 15, 2018 at 11:46AM

Read the full National Weather Service statement below: The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

Teen Stabbing Suspect to Be Tried as Juvenile Under Bill Signed by Brown

by Kimberly Wear on October 14, 2018 at 10:20AM

The affidavit, based on the teenage girl’s account, states that she and Brocious had hidden the belongings of Leen and her son, who had been camping near the cemetery, earlier in the day on Aug. 9 in retaliation for the stolen phone. But she said they later went back to return the items.

Eureka Council to Mull Shelter Funding, Railroad Proposal Concerns, Cannabis and Patrol Contract

by Kimberly Wear on October 11, 2018 at 4:06PM

Equipment Failure Takes Down McKinleyville Substation Phone Lines

by Kimberly Wear on October 10, 2018 at 10:18AM

John Cox and Gavin Newsom Debate, Disagree on ... Pretty Much Everything

by Ben Christopher on October 8, 2018 at 4:58PM

That this year’s governor’s race will only feature one debate during the general election (there was a handful before the June primary) is unusual by historical standards. But it likely represents the new normal.

Direct Flights to Denver Coming Next Year

by Thadeus Greenson on October 8, 2018 at 2:20PM

UNITED AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE FROM HUMBOLDT COUNTY TO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Eureka – United Airlines, the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, and the County of Humboldt announced today that United will begin nonstop service from Humboldt County (ACV) to Denver International Airport (DEN) starting June 7, 2019. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Mendocino Complex Burn Scar

by Kimberly Wear on October 3, 2018 at 2:08PM

Read the National Weather Service in Sacramento watch announcement below: ...Flash Flood Watch for Mendocino Complex and Donnell Burn Scars until 7 PM PDT This Evening...

Testing of National Alert Systems This Morning

by Kimberly Wear on October 3, 2018 at 10:43AM

Two systems — the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) — are being given a test run. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, the test period will last for approximately 30 minutes. The messages, which FEMA states not all cell phones will receive, will start out with the words: “THIS IS A TEST."