1+ week, 4+ day ago (466+ words) A special session of Ferndale City Council convened Tuesday night to honor longtime City Manager Jay Parrish. Parrish is retiring after 19 years with the city. He previously served as mayor and city councilmember in Rio Dell. In a packed city hall ceremony, former mayors, newspaper publishers, city staff, relatives, community leaders and friends shared stories about Parrish and his accomplishments and enjoined Parrish to stay connected as a friend " and even a volunteer with the city. Ferndale Mayor Randy Cady presented Parrish with a key to the city and read a proclamation celebrating his 19 years of service that was passed into record unanimously by the Ferndale City Council. Cady also said, on a personal note, "Jay, when I came in three years ago as the mayor, you were a godsend. You helped me so much and taught me the ropes…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (89+ words) Check back here for the live election results for California Proposition 50, the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment. Polls close at 8:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, Novemb" Check back here for the live election results for California Proposition 50, the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment. Polls close at 8:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and initial results will begin to appear shortly after. This page will automatically update with the latest vote counts for the "Yes" and "No" vote....

4+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) Eureka's volleyball team and Del Norte's, fierce rivals during the regular season, were matched up against each other in the first round of the North Coast Section Division Four playoffs and produced a thriller Wednesday night. The fifth-seeded Loggers were able to eventually down the twelfth-seed Warriors three sets to two, 17-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-15, 16-14. "I don't remember the last time Eureka High has made it past the first round of playoffs," said Napoleon. "We have made the playoffs, just not past the first round, so Wednesday was a really big deal" hopefully they can play well on the road like we did at Del Norte last week. I'm just super-proud of their determination right now, and they're a really fun group to coach." Bliss Blackburn had 14 kills for the Warriors, with 12 from Makayla Blakeslee. Bailey Nunez had four aces to go with three…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (64+ words) The evening's last tally has 23,259 responses, with 14,229 supporting Prop. 50." The following is the final Election Night report from the Humboldt County Office of Elections: In the final report on Election Night, there are results from 27% of Humboldt County's registered voters. The evening's last tally has 23,259 responses, with 14,229 supporting Prop. 50....

4+ day, 19+ hour ago (134+ words) The following was released by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On July 26, 2025, a deputy involved shooting occurred in the Glendale area. When we have a critical incident, ... The following was released by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On July 26, 2025, a'deputy involved shooting'occurred in the Glendale area. When we have a critical incident, we want to release as much information as possible as soon as the investigation allows. Today we are able to share with our community a critical incident video which includes an overview of the July 26th'incident and corresponding video. The below linked video contains graphic images and explicit language that may be disturbing to some viewers. This video is not suitable for children. Viewer discretion advised. Watch the video:'Critical Incident Video | July 26, 2025...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (609+ words) Changes to nitrous oxide and tobacco sales are coming " the city council of Eureka is set to finalize two ordinances regulating the substances Tuesday. Local governments have barred the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets or laughing gas, in an effort to mitigate negative public health effects of the illicit drug. Eureka is set to officially adopt an ordinance making it unlawful for "any person in the city, with exceptions, to sell or attempt to sell, offer, distribute or provide nitrous oxide to any person," in a Tuesday meeting. The council unanimously approved the ordinance in October. Sales are currently barred in Arcata, Rio Dell and unincorporated Humboldt County. Blue Lake, Fortuna, Trinidad and Ferndale are in the process of taking a measure, according to a staff report. Like Humboldt County's ordinance, the bill exempts dentists and sales…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (23+ words) The latest report shows more than 45,000 votes counted in Humboldt County The Humboldt County Office of Elections released the following report:...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago (523+ words) From the longtime legends to the new favorites, holiday markets across Humboldt are full of community and spirit. Events like Fig Twig and Humboldt Artisans at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds have become traditions in their own right " bringing together dozens (sometimes hundreds) of local makers, vintage curators, and creative entrepreneurs in one place. But it's not just these big events that make the season shine. Events like Homeboldt Holiday Market at Septentrio, the Stocking Stuffer Boutique at the Gene Lucas Center, the Holiday Makers Market at the Arcata Community Center, and the Trinidad Indie Craft Fair create festive holiday moments that feel like classic Humboldt. At these markets, you can find a handmade mug, a knit hat, and an heirloom ornament all in one swoop " often while sipping a cocktail and listening to live music. These events aren't just good for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (180+ words) After the recent elections, many pollsters cited two major reasons for the GOP's dismal performance: Trump wasn't on the ballot and the government shutdown. But Trump was on the ballot. His poor job ratings hung like an albatross around GOP candidates' necks. Trump had failed on promised lower prices and unemployment had increased among other negative results. The ongoing actions of ICE also cost the GOP votes, especially among some minorities. But American voters saw Trump for what he was: a president who puts himself first over the needs of the general public. They knew by electing GOP candidates, they would just be further supporting Trump's misguided regime, so they voted Democrat. Now the question becomes, can Trump find a way to redeem himself, or will his actions continue to leave him in the doghouse, resulting in even more losses…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago (299+ words) College of the Redwoods" women"s basketball showed a lot of heart Friday night, battling back from a 15-0 deficit to start the game on the back of some strong bench play to eventually best Chaffey 83-69 in the first round of the San Mateo Tournament. Nora Talty had 17 points, Mia Hoogendoorn had 16, Addison Wingate had 15 with five rebounds, Itzel Torres scored nine with five rebounds and four steals, and Mayleah Jackson had eight points and eight assists from a very balanced Redwoods lineup. "We started out very rough, but the girls that came off the bench brought a different energy and we were able to chip back and make it a game," said Redwoods head coach Bree Northern. "I am so incredibly proud of how hard my team worked. They fought the whole game and we were able to control the…...