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With the Nov. 4 general election less than two weeks away, Secretary of State Debra Bowen recently reminded voters of the Tuesday deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot.

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At the 11th annual Boo at the Zoo Sunday, pint-sized firemen, cats, bees, fairies and Spiderman came to the Sequoia Park Zoo for a day full of games, animals and learning.

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At the 11th annual Boo at the Zoo Sunday, pint-sized firemen, cats, bees, fairies and Spiderman came to the Sequoia Park Zoo for a day full of games, animals and learning.

FERNDALE — Dirt is finally moving on the Salt River. After decades of conceptualizing, planning, searching for funding and wrangling with regulations, a pilot project that will shape the way the old river is restored is under way.

FORTUNA — The City Council is facing the difficult process of filling John Campbell’s seat. Campbell, who passed away Oct. 19, served on the City Council since 2006.

ARCATA — “Big Al,” a statuesque great horned owl with piercing round yellow eyes and a feather configuration that presents a permanent scowl, is fascinating, but intimidating.

Planning Commission Vice Chairman Michael Winkler said Arcata can reach its full economic potential by bringing together young entrepreneurs and sustainable businesses.

A Manila man escaped his burning home on Ward Road without injury Friday night after neighbors banged on the door and reported the fire. Arcata Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Justin McDonald said the resident was in the shower at the

ARCATA — It may have been early in the day for the many 20-somethings and a few older volunteers gathered at the Arcata Community Center, but with a little breakfast they were ready to head out and bring Humboldt County’s 14th Make A Difference

For incumbent Polly Endert, holding a seat on the Eureka City Council is all about service to her community — a service she hopes will continue another four years.

If there’s an antithesis to a career politician, Eureka City Council candidate Linda Atkins is it. Atkins, who is challenging incumbent Polly Endert for a seat representing Eureka’s 2nd Ward, only decided to delve into the realm of public

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More than 30 firefighters battled a blaze Friday night in Manila that ultimately ended in the loss of a 3,000-square-foot structure.

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Brandi the dog is kind of a local celebrity.

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Last week, Redwood Capital Bancorp, the holding company for Redwood Capital Bank, announced record earnings for the consolidated financial results for the three-month period ending Sept. 30.

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Amy Eastman holds her 12-week-old Chihuahua mix, “Mitzi”

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Arcata City Council candidate Michael Winkler’s campaign has announced endorsements from labor unions as well as the Sierra Club.

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Fortuna City Council candidate Ken Zanzi emphasized a need for a business-friendly environment and openness in city government.

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Linda Atkins and George Clark’s joint campaigns announced recently that the Eureka City Council candidates have received the endorsement of the Sierra Club.

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State Assemblymember Patty Berg has endorsed Michael Winkler for Arcata City Council, according to a campaign news release.

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Fortuna City Council candidate and incumbent Doug Strehl said there are a lot of things that the council started in the last few years that he would like to remain involved with.

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The spirit of Measure T lives on, with 24 Humboldt County candidates at least.

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Bonnie Neely, Humboldt County supervisor, and campaign co-chair for George Clark and Linda Atkins’…

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The AmeriCorps annual Make a Difference Day, held Saturday, offered multiple ways for volunteers to do exactly that throughout the community.

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The Humboldt County Human Rights Commission will host a Proposition 8 debate on Thursday at the College of the Redwoods.

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On Friday at about 8 p.m., officers from the Arcata Police Department responded to the report of a possibly rabid Fox at the Jacoby Creek School.

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The Arcata Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Thursday Network on Nov. 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. The host of this network is Days Inn, located at 4975 Valley West Blvd. in Arcata. The network is an opportunity to mix, mingle and make business contacts.

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The College of the Redwoods hosted their 23rd annual Science Night on the Eureka campus Friday night with hundreds of visitors attending this year’s event centering on math, science, health, and technology.

Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Bruce Watson sent David Gundersen back to jail Friday after the former Blue Lake Police chief skipped a Wednesday sentencing hearing.

Blue Lake city staff have been trying — with no luck so far — to shut down an e-mail account started and apparently still used by their former Police Chief David Gundersen.

FORTUNA — An Aussie, a leader, a gentleman, a champion surfer — the late John Campbell was all that and more as friends and family remembered the mayor and long-time Pacific Lumber Co.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that federal agents arrested 25 alleged fugitives in Humboldt County during a three-day, county-wide sweep.

An Arcatan who has lived in the city for the last 21 years, Arcata City Council candidate Susan Ornelas said that after being involved in the city in other ways, she is ready to serve on the council.

Authorities still have not located the vehicle suspected of being involved in a drive-by shooting near Benbow Thursday. According to Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Brenda Godsey, at just before 1 p.