Multiple collisions Tuesday morning along U.S. 101 and State Route 299 near Arcata slowed traffic and drew a multi-agency response as wet roadway conditions contributed to crashes.
Ukiah Police Arrest Willits Man After DNA Evidence Links Him to 2025 Sexual Assault Investigation
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Ukiah Police Arrest Willits Man After DNA Evidence Links Him to 2025 Sexual Assault Investigation
Ukiah Police say DNA evidence from a forensic exam led to the arrest of a Willits man accused of posing as a rideshare driver and sexually assaulting a woman in September 2025.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Winter Coast Adventure at Freshwater Lagoon and Beach
A new Humboldt Axe video follows a winter hike along Freshwater Lagoon and Beach, featuring elk sightings, coastal views, and a climb up Freshwater Rocks.
Good News
Briceland Fire Hosting Open House at Tim Olsen Memorial Fire Station February 21
“All are welcome to attend our Open House at the Tim Olsen Memorial Fire Station at 6155 Briceland Thorne Rd in ‘downtown’ Briceland from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026.”
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Nature Story Time with Friends of the Dunes Starting February 25th
“Join Friends of the Dunes for Nature Story Time at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center.”
Can You Help?
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Humboldt County is Raising Money to Give Books to Children
“Our common goal, as friends of the Imagination Library, is to raise $25,000 to cover the fees that are payable to the Imagination Library. There is an immediate need for funding so the program can continue.”
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Mountain Musings: Country Living Mythology
Living in rural Humboldt is equal parts sacrifice, self-sufficiency, and appreciation for the land — far different from the stereotypes, but richer in ways outsiders often miss.
Announcements
Eureka Father and Business Owner Samasoni Talavou Fonoti Remembered by Family
Samasoni Talavou Fonoti, who built a life in Eureka centered on family, faith, and culture, is being remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, and devotion to his children.
Cannabis Cache
HappyDay: Winter Farming Creates Logistical Challenges
“Some winters we lose more than we win and I become discouraged.”
‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up?
‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up? By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign
