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Vehicle Collides with Deer on Highway 101 North at Main Street Offramp, Deer Injured in Middle of Lane

AI SUMMARY: A vehicle collided with a deer on Highway 101 North at the Main Street offramp. The vehicle involved is no longer at the scene. The deer is injured and in the middle of the lanes. The ...
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Traffic Hazard Reported at Highway 101 and Elk Valley Cross Road as Driver Swerves to Avoid Ladder in #2 Lane

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Highway 101 and Elk Valley Cross Road. At 10:46, a ladder was seen in the #2 lane, causing a potential hazard for drivers. The ...
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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Fixing the Earth With Music and Dance

It was a warm day in early October. The trees in the valley were starting to turn gold and brown. A light breeze was in motion, and I was watching a centuries-old tradition of making the world a ...
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THE ECONEWS REPORT: Are Your Easter Lilies Poisoning the Smith River?

For decades pesticide-intensive farming of Easter lily bulbs on the Smith River Plain has contaminated groundwater and surface waters of the Smith River estuary, threatening the health of wildlife and ...
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WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING: I Have the Best Commute in Humboldt County

Every morning I get to ride my electric bike through basically a National Wildlife Refuge on my way to work. I see wildlife, wave to friends, and take beautiful photos. All without any risk of being ...
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Newsom Just Vetoed a Bill to Regulate License Plate Readers — Even as Fresh Evidence of Misuse Emerges

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would ...
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Report of Fire at Highway 101 and Indianola Cutoff

C16-020 VISUAL OF FIRE UNDER THE NEW O/C, WILL ADV ON EXACT MM FOR EPD OR CF ...
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Need Help Affording Child Care? There’s a Little-Known Local Grant Program That Can Cover Some Costs

Households in Humboldt County spend an average of 43% of their income on child care for two children, far above the ...
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Arcata City Council OKs $300,000 Contract to Start Work on the Reconnecting Arcata Project (AKA the ‘Arcata Cap’)

An Arcata city council member voted “no” on a motion for the first time in a year and a half last night — the first time that ...
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Ambulance En Route to Scene of Traffic Collision on Tompkins Hill Road, X-ray Possibly Unconscious in Vehicle

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision was reported at 7351 Tompkins Hill Road at 2:47 pm. A gray Lexus was off the road with no injuries reported. An individual, identified as XRAY, was in the vehicle and ...
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Hit and Run Incident Reported at Highway 101 North and Bayside Cutoff, Suspect Vehicle Possibly Involved in Road Rage Situation

A hit-and-run incident with no injuries occurred on Highway 101 North at Bayside Cutoff. The reporting party stated that the vehicle involved in the crash continued north and collided with her near ...
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LoCO SPORTS! Would You Believe That Every Last One of Those High-Flying Redwood Coast Gymnasts Qualified for State?

The Redwood Coast Gymnastics team delivered a standout performance at the Stars Challenge in Redwood City on September 20 & 21st, where 12 gymnasts competed, including eight making their debut at a ...