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'His Eyes Smiled': Betty Chinn Meets Pope Leo in Rome
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (777+ words) Betty Chinn, Eureka’s tireless humanitarian and homeless services provider, recently returned home from a trip to Vatican City, where she’d been personally invited to attend Mass and meet with Pope Leo XIV. She’s still not over it. “Sometimes I can’t…...
AI Use is A-OK (Within Reason), Arcata City Council Likely to Say at Meeting Tomorrow
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1755+ words) Left to right: the logos of Anthropic, Open AI, Google Gemini, and Deepseek. Background image courtesy of the city of Arcata, logos courtesy of the respective companies. The rules apply to every city employee, from full-time staff all the way…...
The Vast Majority of Arcata Residents Think Housing There is Too Expensive, Survey Says
2+ day, 38+ min ago (342+ words) A large majority of Arcata residents think that the city’s housing is too expensive, according to the results of a recently completed survey. City Hall opened up a housing-focused survey this month that assessed residents’ feelings about the city’s housing…...
Where Should New Homes Be Built in Eureka? Staff Are Seeking Public Input on the City’s Housing Element, Which Will Guide New Development in Eureka Through 2035
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (275+ words) Development Services Director Cristin Kenyon and Senior Planner Kelsey Fletterick are inviting YOU, fellow citizen, to attend next week’s Housing Element workshop at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. | Video: City of Eureka Press release from the City of Eureka: Date:…...
GUEST OPINION: Why We Need More Candidates to Run for Office
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (697+ words) Who will fill these seats on the Eureka City Council? What about numerous other elected positions across the county? | Image adapted from the City of Eureka. The following guest opinion was submitted by Susan Seaman, former Eureka Mayor and program…...
Therapy in a Tent: The Healthcare Many Homeless Californians Need but Aren’t Getting
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (1833+ words) Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in…...
PREMATURE BOOMS: Eureka's Fireworks Show Started Early Due to Staff Miscommunication, Mayor Explains
1+ week, 2+ day ago (375+ words) A view of the fireworks from aboard the Madaket. | Screenshot. Eureka’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display kicked off about half an hour ahead of schedule on Saturday, causing some families to miss the show entirely. A number of those…...
GUEST OPINION: Investing in Humboldt County’s Energy Future
1+ week, 3+ day ago (385+ words) The following guest opinion was submitted by Dave Canny, vice president for PG&E’s North Coast Region. Across Humboldt County, a topic of discussion that often comes up in PG&E’s conversations with our customers and other stakeholders is the…...
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of Abalone with Author Ann Vileisis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (73+ words) Lost Coast Outpost Explore the exciting world of abalone! Author, naturalist, and environmental historian Ann Vileisis talks to the Gang Green about the sad, strange and sometimes hopeful history of California’s abalone. “The EcoNews Report,” July 4, 2026 « HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Fourth of…...
GUEST OPINION: In America, Free Enterprise Has Never Meant the Absence of All Limits
1+ week, 5+ day ago (483+ words) NOTE: The following guest opinion was submitted by Wil Franklin, director of the North Coast Small Business Development Center. Every Fourth of July, we celebrate with freedom. This year, I heard a television commentator argue that defending freedom also means…...