Eureka, CA

State to set rules for improving Klamath River water quality; owner of dams sees proposed regulations as flawed and unrealistic

A suite of regulations for the Klamath River could be adopted by the state on Tuesday, but the owner of four dams on the river is going into that hearing…

Grant to help simulation center train more health care workers locally

With possible state cuts to higher education looming, the nursing programs at local colleges will receive a boost in simulated hands-on training through a nationwide initiative.

Four Scotia ‘heroes’: Students honored for handling dangerous situation safely

Four Scotia Elementary School students were honored as heroes Friday morning for safely reporting a loaded handgun found on school property and ensuring that a scary situation didn’t end tragically.

City Manager: Nothing wrong with Fortuna water

Fortuna City Manager Duane Rigge said Friday that the city’s water supply is safe to drink, despite rumors swirling to the contrary. ”The municipal supply is safe and,…

Meetings canceled in Arcata

The city of Arcata announced Friday that a number of upcoming committee meetings have been canceled and a council meeting has been rescheduled. The Historic Landmarks Committee meeting…

Skilled Healthcare hearing pushed back again; court date moved to next week

And the wait drags on. The court hearing in the class-action lawsuit against Skilled Healthcare scheduled for Friday was postponed to next week, marking the third time in…

Trio of Chesbro bills hit governor’s desk

In a flurry of action before the end of session this week, the California Legislature passed a trio of bills by North Coast Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata.


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Muddied waters: Eureka officials’ testimony conveys role of personal relationships in EPD investigation

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of three stories, told through testimony given at depositions in a $1.4 million lawsuit filed against the city. The Times-Standard fought to attend the…


State approves county housing element; rezoning efforts to implement affordable housing slated for January

Affordable housing could be on the way to Humboldt County, with efforts to build multi-family housing in the works after the state approved the county’s housing element this week.

Blues by the Bay: cool music and good deeds

This year’s 14th annual Blues by the Bay Festival follows the tradition of the Redwood Coast Music Festivals — good bands and a chance to help the community.

Skilled Healthcare court date pushed back; will mediation result in settlement today?

The waiting game continued in Humboldt County superior court Thursday, with attorneys in the class-action lawsuit against Skilled Healthcare agreeing to push back a court hearing to today.

Eureka Police officers serve multiple warrants

Officers with the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit, along with agents from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant on the 1900 block of Spring…

Election Roundup: Johanna Rodoni for Assessor campaign hosts kick-off

The Johanna Rodoni for Assessor Committee announced a November election campaign kick-off event at the Scotia Inn on Sept. 9. The evening will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, as…