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HUMBOLDT TODAY: Did you ever dream you'd get your Humboldt news delivered to you in the dead of night from the streets of the world's oldest republic? Yes? Well, you're an odd one. This week LoCO has dispatched our very own John Kennedy O'Connor to the nation state of San Marino. Tune in!

Hopefully that's the last li'l storm of the season, yeah? We have a quick roundup of the minor carnage; the California Reparations Task Force has approved their recommendations which could amount to millions of dollars for eligible Black Californians; plus, don't even think of leaving your couch on Arcata's streets, kids! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A group of Eurekans is suing the city over its plans to make way for the construction of downtown housing; an Arcata restaurant closes indefinitely due to fire damage sustained Thursday night; plus, the Foggy Bottoms Boys hope to provide you a chill experience this summer! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A disabled student has filed a class action lawsuit against Cal Poly Humboldt; the City of Eureka needs you to choose between a squid, a harbor seal, and a pelican; plus, another local sea creature was rescued by some do-gooders this week. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A local coach is out of the job following controversy; crabbers face new restrictions; record snow levels are impeding nature lover's adventuring; plus, another cruise ship is comin' to Eureka this weekend! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The Humboldt County Supervisors discussed a resolution condemning hate speech; State Senator Mike McGuire is set to host a town hall discussing wildfire preparedness; plus, it's Humboldt Bike Month! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A local woman has been crowned Miss Indian World 2023!; the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider an anti-hate resolution; plus, your latest weather and our daily poll in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Students in Eureka have a new welcoming space to tend to their mental health; California is attempting to battle Fentanyl on several fronts; plus, your weekend weather and happenings in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The Humboldt Navigational Center, a hub for homeless services planned for Eureka, is chugging along; Old Town Eureka now boasts some new traffic-controlling infrastructure; plus, a whale is dead. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Eureka High's old gym is getting a long goodbye; England Marine is set to open its sparkly new location; plus, Tuesday's commotion on the Eureka Waterfront turns out to be… not as reported. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Bodycam footage shows a local detective successfully performing CPR on an infant; a large local cannabis farm is liquidating its assets; plus, we're sprucing up Arcata's Redwood Park! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Law enforcement is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left two men dead in Fortuna; one man's reckless driving escapade along a waterfront pedestrian trail in Eureka ends in his death; plus, you'll soon need to buy towels somewhere else. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has weighed in on the impartiality of local elections; meanwhile, former Humboldt diner Mike Lindell's election opinions have cost him a large chunk of change; plus, your weekend weather, happenings and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A Humboldt County Sheriff's Office lieutenant has been arrested; cannabis reform proponents are calling out the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors; plus, a wind energy company has officially opened shop in Eureka. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

We have a full rundown of the wild police chase and subsequent shootout in Eureka yesterday; the City of Arcata is struggling to find officers; plus, a local 8th grader scores a science award! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The Humboldt skies provided all sorts of exciting imagery in the last 24 hours; we open a time capsule found in the ruins of the departed Lloyd Building; plus, robberies galore! Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office releases stats chronicling last year's exploits; a Humboldt County Supervisor tours a fish farm in Denmark; plus, Cal Poly Humboldt has a new Dean of Students. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Schneider's dream house is coming down; a Humboldt man arrested for murder earlier this week has his charge reduced to manslaughter; plus, your weekend events and weather. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A pool in Arcata has been filled to provide better shelter to the city's unhoused; Del Norte's Juvenile Hall has closed and leaders are trying to figure out what to do with young offenders; plus, Redwood Acres Racing is back! Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A man convicted of killing a Humboldt Hill man as he slept in his bed in 2019 gets early release; California snowpack measured at historic levels; plus, the state has removed the final mask and vaccination mandates. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A McKinleyville man has been arrested for allegedly murdering an ex; Governor Newsom announced that California is stockpiling abortion pills; plus, a major wind energy corporation is opening an office in Eureka. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

California's ocean salmon fishing season has been canceled forcing state officials to scramble to aid those in the industry; local environmental groups have choice language for Eureka business owners' legal attempts to stop city housing projects; plus, your weekend events and weather in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

High Heels for Healing pumped up the Eureka crowds; Senator Mike McGuire was in town to deliver some good news; plus, some local media got April fooled! Details on that and other stories in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

St. Joe's admits it lost an unknown number of patient samples during a car crash on Highway 36; two are arrested in Bayside for allegedly making bombs, selling drugs, and endangering a child; plus, a preview of tomorrow's Board of Supervisor's meeting and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Aid worker Jeff Woodke is back in Humboldt after over six years in captivity in Northern Africa; a SoHum man is arrested on child sexual abuse charges; plus, your weekend events and weather in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Humboldt correctional facility deputies go to great lengths to retrieve fentanyl from an inmate; Eureka's getting a roundabout; plus, the Smith River is full of yucky stuff. Details on those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A handful of senators are calling for an investigation into whale deaths on both US coasts; Governor Newsom is hoping to secure federal disaster funds for our area; plus, Cal Poly Humboldt is looking into allegations its basketball coach was abusive toward players. Details on those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

How about that wind, eh? Humboldt awoke to the realization there were fences that needed fixin'; Drug-sniffing dogs from Pelican Bay are being deployed into classrooms; plus, the Elks Lodge dished out some fabulous titles to its favored members! Details in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Why do students prefer Arcata High to McKinleyville High? A task force has been commissioned to figure it out; The Yurok Tribe is suing the feds on behalf of salmon; Plus, winter is coming back in a big way. Details on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

HUMBOLDT TODAY: About UNdam time, that is. We have the details as historic work on the Klamath River is set to get underway. Plus, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office make an arrest in a 2018 murder case. And California is simultaneously posting good employment numbers and lifting water restrictions. Dare we say it's a good news day on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor? Maybe!

Did you think we were done with winter? Guess again! We've got the latest on what Humboldt's sky is offering up. Plus, a local woman is appointed to a prestigious state commission, and the Crescent City Council is still trying to deal with youth vaping. Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The “North Coast Woman of the Year” has been named; an image on social media causes a disturbance at McKinleyville High School; plus, it's again time to risk hypothermia for charity. Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A former Arcata City Councilmember is handed down his restraining order; Governor Newsom has thoughts on how to tackle California's opioid problems; plus, the largest cash seizure in Del Norte County history. Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A McKinleyville man taken hostage in Africa six years ago is finally free! Local travelers may have trouble getting out of our airport this summer. Plus, PG&E warns that we may be reaching our power limits. Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Governor Newsom is counting on tiny homes to ease California's homeless problems; the sheriff's office announces it has located the body of a missing man near Redway; plus, remember Fernbridge will be closed all weekend! Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Humboldt's flood waters are expected to recede and there may even be consecutive days of sunshine, if you can believe. Plus, four people have been arrested on child pornography charges. And the latest on California's canceled salmon season. Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Add flooding to the growing list of Humboldt's recent weather-related calamities. We have the roundup of where the water is making life difficult. Plus, the Eureka Police Department locate a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Those stories and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Good job, people! Humboldt Today viewers correctly picked this year's Academy Awards Best Picture. As reward, Humboldt no boasts the most-accessible beach in Northern California. We'll tell you about that, plus a round up of all the winter weather-related drama and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

We're not out of the woods yet, folks. A wet weekend ahead could add to the weather-related woes making life on the North Coast more difficult. But the good news is Humboldt Today has decided you get to pick this year's Best Picture. You lose some, you win some. Those stores and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

It's going to be a rough night, Humboldt. High winds and rain will batter the North Coast. Plus, dramatic testimony in former Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson's restraining order hearing. Those stores and more on today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Hope you enjoyed your relatively dry Wednesday — your reprieve ends now. Sheriff Honsal declares a state of emergency in hopes of securing outside funding. Plus, we have the results of Tuesday's local election. (Yes, there was one.) Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Hay away! Some cold local cows receive a special meal, Governor Newsom and Walgreens are at odds, plus the latest on our winter weather slog and other stories in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Our schizophrenic weather looks likely to stay in winter mode, if you can believe it. Plus, a fatal hit-and-run in Eureka results in arrest. And, yes, there are elections Tuesday! Find out if you should be voting on something and more stories in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Hope you didn't make outdoor weekend plans… the winter weather has other ideas. Plus, a beloved local tribal elder has passed. And the City of Eureka is holding a town hall meeting to attempt to address the local mental health crisis. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Humboldt gets a little break from the extreme weather before heading back into the yuck, the Yurok Tribe is excited about a new partnership, plus a dreamer on a solar-powered bike rolls through Eureka as part of his world tour. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

California's COVID pandemic has officially ended, Trinidad has no water, plus several local TV stations are off the air due to weather woes. Those stories and more in today's online newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

A person was found dead at an Old Town bus stop in Tuesday's frigid morning hours. The weather continues to take its toll on our regions roadways. PG&E warns that more power outages are expected. But did you hear Humboldt's housing woes mentioned by Stephen Colbert last night? Sigh. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Other than the cool tornadic waterspout in Shelter Cove, the weather has been a bit of a pain with multiple highway closures and power outages making life in Humboldt a bare. A roundup of the important bits and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

The winter weather continues to cause chaos on local roadways, Caltrans tells us they are seriously considering whether or not Fernbridge has a future, plus your Humboldt weekend happenings. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

Yes, we are also going to discuss the snow. From from how the weather is affecting road conditions to emergency shelter options to what Humboldt can expect in the days to come. Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.

HUMBOLDT TODAY: Winter weather causes havoc on Humboldt's roadways, a pair of Ferndale's favorite farmers receive a big award, plus LoCO readers were kind enough to send in their snow videos! Those stories and more in today's newscast with John Kennedy O'Connor.