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Eureka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Eureka News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Eureka and California’s North Coast. From local government and business developments to environmental issues, public safety, healthcare, education, economic growth, tribal communities, and community events across Humboldt County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Northern California's most…
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Deer and Cat Share Peaceful Moment | Eureka News
Deer and Cat Share Peaceful Moment | Eureka News
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Pedestrian Fatality in Eureka Crosswalk | Eureka News
A tragic pedestrian fatality in Eureka unfolded when 77-year-old Margaret Coleman was struck in a crosswalk by 51-year-old Tiffany Mulder, who reportedly…
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Leah Foss: Strength Through Cancer and Faith | Eureka News
Leah Foss, a beloved healthcare advocate who triumphed over Stage Four cancer twice, passed away at 58 after a courageous battle with recurrence. A Providence…
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Redwood Trail: $50M Boost for 200 Miles | Eureka News
The Great Redwood Trail is getting a $50 million boost to turn 200 miles of abandoned rail lines into a scenic, eco-friendly path from the Bay Area to Humboldt…
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California Invests $3M in Alcohol Enforcement | Eureka News
California’s $3 million push to curb alcohol-related crime: 43 police departments get funding to crack down on underage sales, drunk driving, and违规 businesses…
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Humboldt County Arrests July 8 2026 | Eureka News
On July 8, 2026, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department released its daily booking sheet, revealing a roster of arrests and supervised releases that paint a raw…
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Tech Glitch Sends Confusing Wildfire Alerts | Eureka News
Tech glitches can be terrifying—especially when your phone screams conflicting wildfire alerts mid-evening. In Humboldt and Mendocino counties, residents…
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Fire Near Covelo Forces Evacuations | Eureka News
A fast-spreading vegetation fire erupted near Agency Road and Mina Road outside Covelo, quickly threatening multiple structures and forcing urgent evacuations…
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Nicole Foyster Back in Trouble | Eureka News
Nicole Foyster’s probation troubles just got a whole lot worse—this is her second arrest in three months, this time caught by cops and the Sheriff’s POP team…
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California’s 5-Year Gun Violence Plan | Eureka News
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta unveils a bold five-year plan to slash gun homicides by 30-50%, building on record-low violence through 74 targeted…
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Family Escapes Fire With Nothing But Love | Eureka News
A devastating fire tore through a home on Mad River Road, leaving a young mom and her three kids with nothing — but miraculously, everyone escaped safely. Now…
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Fire Near Highway 96 Forces Closure | Eureka News
Two vegetation fires near Mile Post 16 on Highway 96 in the Hoopa Valley Reservation have merged into one, initially estimated at 50 acres but now down to…
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Body Found in Remote Oregon Area | Eureka News
A chilling homicide in remote Oregon has rocked Josephine County, where 57-year-old Veronica Marie Gray was found dead after a gunshot wound—her killer…
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Trinity County Seeks Your Septic Input | Eureka News
Trinity County’s seeking your input on a game-changing plan to streamline septic system management through a Local Agency Management Program—yes, LAMP. Whether…
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Mile Post Sixteen Fire Evacuation Warning | Eureka News
Wildfire alert: The Mile Post Sixteen Fire is escalating, prompting evacuation warnings for zones north of Oil Springs Road and south of Highway 96, plus areas…
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Housing Crisis in Humboldt | Eureka News
Humboldt County’s housing crisis isn’t just about empty buildings—it’s about real people struggling to find shelter, especially in Southern Humboldt…
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Connie Jane Bugbee Jones: A Life of Love and Laughter | Eureka News
Connie Jane Bugbee Jones, who lived life with boundless energy and warmth, passed away peacefully in Eureka, California, at age 71—just days after her 72nd…
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High School Scholars Bridge to College | Eureka News
For just $25 a semester, Cal Poly Humboldt’s High School Scholars program lets local rural juniors and seniors dive into real college courses, earn credit, and…
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The Clairvoyant Who Stole Her Future | Eureka News
In 1911, a Finnish immigrant named Ida Korppila, desperate for love and a better life, fell prey to a spiritual scammer posing as Professor Russell De Sang…
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Lost Coast FabLab Opens This Week | Eureka News
Lost Coast FabLab is officially opening this week with free community parties packed with hands-on fun, food, music, and a peek at their high-tech maker…
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Redwood Tree Blocks Avenue of Giants | Eureka News
A giant redwood tree took a dramatic nap across the Avenue of the Giants near Myers Flat, forcing a road closure that caught drivers off guard—no alerts from…
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SROs in Schools and Native Youth | Eureka News
Humboldt County supervisors greenlit $400K for Fortuna’s school police program, doubling its funding — but raised alarms over how it could disproportionately…
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Knife Fight in Vineyard Ends in Arrest | Eureka News
A knife-wielding suspect fled into a vineyard after a violent altercation erupted at a social gathering in Mendocino County — but deputies caught him quickly…
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Humboldt County Wildfire Prep Meetings | Eureka News
Humboldt County’s “Know Your Zone” wildfire prep program is hitting the ground running with two free public meetings — one in Garberville and one in Willow…
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Patty Berg’s Legacy Funds Women’s Education | Eureka News
A major milestone for women’s education: $1.5 million from the estate of late Assemblywoman Patty Berg has been gifted to her scholarship fund, bringing the…
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Shelter Secrets Exposed in Humboldt | Eureka News
Shocking revelations expose a horrifying truth at Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County, where dogs—many pit bulls, the hardest to place—are allegedly being shot…
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Father’s Hand Lost in Fireworks Blast | Eureka News
A father in Crescent City lost his hand and suffered severe eye and ear damage after picking up a hidden explosive on the Fourth of July beach — a devastating…
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KOSO Selected to Guide Tribal Trail Partnership | Eureka News
KOSO Strategies has been tapped as Tribal Liaison Consultant for the massive Great Redwood Trail project — a 200-mile transformation of old rail lines into a…
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Missing Man Found Dead After Hospital Release | Eureka News
A 77-year-old man, James Jaworski, was found dead just hours after being reported missing — a chilling case that unfolded after he was released from the…
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Remembering Aaron Ryan Pole | Eureka News
A vibrant, joyful soul who lit up every room he entered—Aaron Ryan Pole, born January 18, 2005, passed away May 11, 2026. Known for his infectious laugh…
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Humboldt County Arrests July 10 | Eureka News
Humboldt County’s July 10, 2026 booking sheet reveals a wave of arrests and violations — from felony child abuse and attempted robbery to probation breaches…
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Liz Link Takes the Rotary Reins | Eureka News
Liz Link is stepping into the presidency of the Rotary Club of Eureka for 2026-2027, bringing her 22-year USPS background and current work with Six Rivers…
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Run for Local Office Before Deadline | Eureka News
The big November 3 election is fast approaching, with local races heating up across Humboldt County — from city council seats in Arcata, Eureka, and Fortuna to…
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California Crackdown on Illegal Suction Dredging | Eureka News
California wildlife officials are hitting illegal suction dredging hard—recently seizing a dredge on the Klamath River with a helicopter after a spot check…
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Parole Violation Leads to Meth Arrest | Eureka News
Deputies in Mendocino County pulled over Robert Scott and Tiahna McGovern on July 7th after spotting trash near their car—leading to a search that uncovered…
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Eureka Voters Decide Hotel Tax | Eureka News
Eureka’s City Council is putting a hotel tax hike to a vote — raising the Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 12% to fund city improvements — but hotel owners…
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Mile Post Fire Containment Update | Eureka News
Firefighters are making strong progress containing the Mile Post Fire, keeping it north of Mill Creek Road and south of Norton Creek, with Highway 96 as the…
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Fault Under Scott Dam Rattles Northern CA | Eureka News
A 4.4 earthquake rattled the Covelo area Friday night, sparking concern over the understudied Bartlett Springs Fault — a hidden seismic threat running beneath…
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California Crime’s Wild Ride | Eureka News
For two decades, crime dominated California politics, fueled by high-profile cases like Polly Klaas’s murder and laws like three strikes, which propelled…
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Mendocino Homicide Under Investigation | Eureka News
A chilling homicide investigation is unfolding northwest of Covelo after an adult female was found dead inside a vehicle on Rifle Range Road Thursday evening…
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Bike Crash Near Casterlin School | Eureka News
A 47-year-old cyclist crashed on Alderpoint Road, suffering severe breathing trouble and a visible chest deformity—prompting a frantic emergency response with…
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Nine People Found at Smith River Home | Eureka News
In a high-stakes raid on Fred Haight Drive in Smith River, CA, deputies busted nine people—leading to arrests for Mariah Bowers-Owens and Jose Lopez on charges…
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4.4 Earthquake Shakes North of Covelo | Eureka News
4.4 Earthquake Shakes North of Covelo | Eureka News
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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Lines Down | Eureka News
Humboldt County Sheriff’s main phone lines went down on July 10, 2026, at 3:06 PM—so for real emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, use backup numbers…
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Highway 36 Reopens After Rollover Crash | Eureka News
Highway 36 is back open west of Bridgeville after a rollover crash shut it down just before 10 p.m. A vehicle flipped, trapping a passenger—prompting a…
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Ukiah Fire Authority Training Burn | Eureka News
Ukiah Valley Fire Authority is staging a live-fire training burn on July 11, 2026, at 8:30 AM south of the airport — expect controlled smoke as crews sharpen…
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Mile Post Fire Under Control | Eureka News
The Mile Post Fire is under control with 80% containment, firefighters securing the perimeter north of Mill Creek Road and south of Norton Creek. Highway 96…
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Search Teams Find Possible Clues Near Eel River | Eureka News
Search teams are scouring the Eel River between the eight-mile bridge and Dos Rios after reports of possible human remains and cell phones—though officials…
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Amazon Warehouse Vote Falls Short | Eureka News
Amazon’s coastal warehouse push in McKinleyville is on hold — the ballot initiative fell just short of the 5,000-signature mark, but the grassroots effort…
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Motorcycle Crash Requires Helicopter Rescue | Eureka News
A rider suffered a harrowing motorcycle crash near the Trinity-Humboldt county line on Saturday, July 11th, around 11 AM, going off-road and getting pinned…
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Humboldt County’s Vision Zero Push | Eureka News
Humboldt County is launching aggressive traffic safety measures to slash road fatalities, with 165 deadly crashes between 2018 and 2024—far above state and…
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Humboldt County’s Vision Zero Push | Eureka News
Humboldt County is launching aggressive traffic safety measures to slash road fatalities, with 165 deadly crashes between 2018 and 2024—far above state and…
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Nominate Yourself for Eureka City Leadership | Eureka News
Ready to shape Eureka’s future? The city is now accepting nominations for Mayor and City Council seats in Wards One, Three, and Five — your chance to serve…
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Shape Eureka's Housing Future | Eureka News
Eureka’s Housing Element plan aims to build 1,740 new homes by 2035 while keeping housing affordable, tackling homelessness, and preserving existing…