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DeeDee Wilson. The Eureka Police Department’s reputation as a crooked, trigger-happy organization in 2006 followed a string of civilian deaths at the hands of officers. Then, with the addition of the police-run “Above the Law” blog in 2008, the department ...

Now that Security National Servicing Corp. is asking Eurekans to open the door to WalMart on the Balloon Track, let’s celebrate the big box’s big loss in the California capitol. Despite spending more than $246,750 on a Sacramento, California lobbying ...

◼ Man sentenced to 30 years in prisonNEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 31, 2010CONTACT: District Attorney, Paul V. GallegosPHONE: (707)445-7411Eric Darrell SchwenkToday, in Humboldt Superior Court, Judge Timothy P. Cissna sentenced Eric Darrell Schwenk to serve 30 years in prison ...

◼ Eureka depositions retrace police investigation; officials' testimony shed light on harassment allegations, ensuing 'global' investigation...Hansen filed the suit in November 2009, alleging that the city, and specifically Tyson, vindictively and unreasonably delayed and diluted an investigation into complaints that ...

The ancient redwood rain forests pull a tide of visitors to stand awestruck beneath their canopies every year. More recently, marijuana entices tourists to Humboldt (and, of course, Mendocino.) Some people think we need to wait for legalization to market ...

When the City of Eureka fought to keep reporters out of depositions in the harassment lawsuit filed by former police dispatcher Tawnie Hansen, it lost the battle to seal the transcripts. As a result, citizens will now get a synthesized ...

Two more incidents, one in upstate New York and one in Tennessee. If history is any indication, it could be a problem for anyone who looks like they might be a Muslim. An East Indian friend of my families, who ...

On the road from Korbel to Kneeland at Maple Creek, 1939 According to Cliff Calderwood, bridges were covered to protect them against the weather and extend their life. And this makes sense. Without a backhoe, loader and other heavy equipment, ...

I'm sure this isn't the last we've heard of it, but the proposed ban on plastic shopping bags has been defeated. Finally some good news out of Sacramento!

Former Eureka Mayor Peter LaVallee kicked off his campaign to regain that seat with a speech at the Wharfinger on Tuesday. Part two.

Below are 3 of the 15 questions asked of politicians running for office by the Freedom Institute of Eirie County in Ohio. it's for their voter guide so the local Tea Party can recommend and endorse candidates. Candidates were asked ...

Humboldt County Supervisor Bonnie Neely spoke before an enthusiastic crowd at her new campaign headquarters in Old Town Tuesday about the importance of November’s election. She drew sharp comparisons between her abilities as Supervisor and the lack of same exhibited ...

Peace be with you I am a little tired of this deliberate attack on my blog by these three local news papers. There are some questions that can only be answered with subpoenas. I made a living learning how to ...

Eureka Mayorial candidate Peter LaVallee addresses a crowd outsideof The Wharfinger during campaign kick-off. By John C. Osborn. In kicking off his campaign, Peter LaVallee named a number of important issues both the council and mayor must address in Eureka ...

Fourth District Supe Bonnie Neely address supporters at her campaign HQ. By John C. Osborn In her speech before supporters to kick-off the next leg of the Fourth District Supervisorial Race, incumbent Bonnie Neely went on the offensive against her ...

From the Mohland Camp: Local software developer Josh Mohland will be kicking off his campaign for Arcata City Council at 5:30pm this Friday, September 3rd, in front of his office at 350 I Street in Arcata. “I’ve already been campaigning, ...

Community members gather at City Hall to discuss Jefferson Elementary property. By John C. Osborn Community organizers who have worked to convert the now-blighted Jefferson Elementary School property into something a bit more neighborly are circulating a survey to collect ...

This afternoon is the Vote on California Plastic Ban AB 1998! You can still help!! Call Senator Steinberg (916) 651-4006 and (916) 651-1529 and thank him for being a leader that will support AB 1998! Best chance is to call ...

As if any of the stories isn’t, but here’s a story of a mentally retarded convicted man whose death sentence had been converted to life without parole. He didn’t learn about the ruling in time however, and killed himself.

From the Arcata Theatre Lounge: Hosted by the boys of Missing Link Records in Arcata! There will be storytelling, venders and more with a special sponsoring by Steven Streufert of the Bigfoot Blog (and books)! Back by popular demand! The ...