Fortuna's Chief Dobberstein to Retire

by Kimberly Wear on December 3, 2019 at 5:51PM

Fortuna Police Chief, William Dobberstein has served the members of our community and City of Fortuna honorably for over twenty five years. Chief Dobberstein started his law enforcement career with the City of Fortuna in 1994.

Photos from the Thanksgiving Vigil

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 28, 2019 at 7:18PM

This morning, while many were preparing for holiday feasts with friends and family, some 50 people gathered on the steps of the Humboldt County Courthouse to hold a vigil for those immigrant families and individuals who are spending Thanksgiving in detention centers. As attendees held protest signs, speakers from Centro del Pueblo the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous People and other organizations addressed the crowd, and a symbolic Thanksgiving table stood empty of guests. 

Thousands Could Face Days Without Power as Temperatures Plummet

by Kimberly Wear on November 28, 2019 at 11:31AM

Thousands of Humboldt County residents woke up on this frosty Thanksgiving morning still without power and many are looking at several more nights in the dark. A scattering of outages continues in the region after a so-called “bomb cyclone” hit Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving a swath of damage, including downed trees and power lines.

FIFTH UPDATE: 101 at Miranda is Back Open After 'Multiple Collisions'

by Kimberly Wear on November 27, 2019 at 2:04PM

“Do not drive if you don’t have to,” the release states. “Be prepared in the event of a power outage.

'Bomb Cylone' May Have Set a Low Pressure Record; Good News, Bad News in the Forecast (With Video)

by Iridian Casarez on November 27, 2019 at 1:39PM

Coasties Brave 'Extremely Dangerous' Conditions for Training

by Kimberly Wear on November 27, 2019 at 12:57PM

Winter Storm Packing a Punch on the North Coast

by Kimberly Wear on November 26, 2019 at 7:10PM

came flying down and smashed into a brand new Audi.” Huber said the driver ran into the embankment.

APD Chief, Charmaine Lawson Ask Witnesses to Come Forward

by Kimberly Wear on November 26, 2019 at 4:01PM

Charmaine Lawson and Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn teamed up to tape a public service announcement to ask for the public's assistance in identifying witnesses who were present at a house party the morning of April 15, 2017 when Charmaine's Son, David Josiah Lawson, was stabbed and killed. The 30 second PSA can be shared with the public on any media platform.

FIFTH UPDATE: Thousands Without Power as Strong Winds Arrive, Snow is Falling

by Kimberly Wear on November 26, 2019 at 12:14PM

A major winter storm is expected to impact the northern California and southwestern Oregon Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. This storm has the potential to reach historically low pressures as it reaches the coast, and do so within a short period of time.

Snow, Hail, Strong Winds and High Tides Forecast to Hit this Week, May Close Centerville Road

by Kimberly Wear on November 25, 2019 at 10:14AM

Posts from the National Weather Service in Eureka: A strong area of low pressure is expected to bring very strong winds to northwest California Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.