Humboldt County Courthouse 4th St. ADA Modification Project Begins Monday, Aug. 7

Construction for the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth St. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Modification Project will begin on Monday, Aug. 7.

This project is part of the county’s continued efforts to bring all county-programs, services, and...

Individuals with Disabilities Can Now Access Clam Beach County Park with Ease

The County of Humboldt has completed the installation of a beach access mat along the beach access corridor at the northern parking lot of Clam Beach County Park, and the mat is now open for public use. 

The beach access mat allows individuals wit...

Humboldt County Website Accessibility

California Dept of Cannabis Control launches consolidated resource list for license holders

As California’s legal cannabis market grows, DCC knows that for existing, new and potential cannabis license holders, complying with the regulations that protect and support the legal market can be complex. That is why DCC is committed to provid...

Restricted Area Access Pass Program Launches for Commercial Agriculture Producers in Disaster Zones

As worsening drought conditions continue to place Humboldt County at risk of a wildfire disaster, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is launching a new program which will allow commercial agriculture producers to attend to th...

Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth St. Entrance to Reopen on Monday, Sept. 11

The main Fourth St. entrance to the Humboldt County Courthouse is expected to reopen to the public on Monday, Sept. 11. The Fourth St. entrance has been closed since Aug. 7 while construction for the Humboldt County Courthouse Fourth St. Americans with Di...

Invasive Jumping Worm Detected in Humboldt County

Samples taken by the Humboldt County Department of Agriculture have been confirmed to be an invasive earthworm species known as the jumping worm (Amynthas agrestis). Jumping worms devour organic matter more rapidly than European earthworms, stripping the ...

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport Has Reopened

Airline Service Scheduled to Return on Saturday, Aug. 26

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation is excited to announce the reopening of the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV). Airlines are scheduled to resume service on Saturday, Au...

Humboldt County, RWE & Vineyard Offshore to Explore Economic Development & Workforce Planning

Humboldt County Partners with RWE and Vineyard Offshore to Explore Pathways for Sustainable Economic Development and Workforce Planning

•  Memorandum of Agreement takes a community-first approach to chart a course for offshore wind’s succe...

Supervisor Rex Bohn Appointed to National Leadership Position for NACo's Rural Action Caucus

Humboldt County First District Supervisor Rex Bohn has been appointed by National Association of Counties (NACo) President Mary Jo McGuire to serve as Vice-Chair of NACo’s Rural Action Caucus (RAC) for a 1-year term.

NACo's Rural Action Caucus is the voice...

Humboldt County Offices to Close Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved the closure of many public-facing county offices on Monday, July 3. This closure is in addition to the previously scheduled July 4 closure.

The Humboldt County Superior Court and county courthouse...

Humboldt County Department of Aviation Announces New Service to Las Vegas Provided by Avelo Airlines

The County of Humboldt’s Department of Aviation is excited to announce that direct flights to and from Las Vegas will once again be provided by Avelo Airlines.

Starting on Friday, Sept. 8, Avelo’s twice-weekly flights will provide direc...

Free Small Flock Egg Producers Workshop on Tuesday, June 20

The County of Humboldt’s Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Egg Safety and Quality Management Program (ESQM), will host a free Small Flock Egg Producers Workshop thi...

Humboldt County Seeks Workforce Development Program Proposals

The County of Humboldt has issued three Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded economic development programs, including the Youth Program, Layoff Aversion and Rapid Response Programs, and the Adult and Dislocat...

Celebrate Aviation Day at Murray Field Airport on Saturday, April 29

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has designated Saturday, April 29 as Aviation Day in Humboldt County. 

In recognition of Aviation Day, the Humboldt County Department of Aviation is excited welcome the community to celebrate all things avi...

Local Child Care Providers Eligible for $4.8M in COVID Funding

Child care is an essential component of a strong and supported workforce. A small licensed family child care home with 8 children can help enable each of those parents to find or keep a job, providing the necessary workforce for local businesses and gener...

Humboldt Bay Trail

The Humboldt Bay Trail is a network of paved paths connecting the communities around Humboldt Bay. Efforts are actively underway to complete a continuous 14-mile, non-motorized trail from central Arcata to the southern end of Eureka.

Climate Action Plan

The County is coordinating with other local agencies to develop a regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout Humboldt County.

2021-22 County Budget Adopted

The 2021-22 Adopted Budget is now available for review

Project Trellis

The County of Humboldt Cannabis Business Micro-grant, Marketing, and Local Equity Program, commonly referred to as ‘Project Trellis,’ is a trailblazing support initiative for the county’s cannabis industry.

March 28, 2022 - Joint Information Center to close end of day Friday

The Humboldt County COVID-19 Joint Information Center (JIC) will close its doors at the end of the day Friday, April 1, after taking thousands of calls from county residents over the past two years. 

Starting Monday, April 4, callers can contact P...

Nov. 3, 2021 - Del Norte, Humboldt Counties Issue Statement on Masking Order Updates

As decisions to vaccinate and wear face coverings in public indoor and outdoor crowded settings drive down COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations, health officers for two rural Northern California counties that require face coverings in public spaces to...

July 29, 2021 - Public Health Plans Vaccination Events for Young Adults

The Public Health mobile vaccination team is set to appear at several community events in Eureka at the end of this week in an effort to reach young adults, a sector of the community with a high overall incidence of COVID-19 infection and a low vaccinatio...

July 23, 2021 - Humboldt County Public Health Recommends Masking Indoors Amid Rise in Delta Variant

Humboldt County joins 25 other California counties in recommending that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask indoors in public places.

As the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 is increasingly circulating locally, masking ind...

July 19, 2021 - Get Vaccinated at the Redwood AutoXpo

Attendees at this year’s Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo will see the shiny white van of the Humboldt County Public Health mobile vaccination unit along with the gleaming classic cars and hot rods on Saturday, July 24.

The 30^th Annual Fortuna Redwood Aut...

July 1, 2021 - Vaccines Appear Effective Against COVID-19 Variants of Concern

Local health officials see strong evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are effective against all four “variants of concern” that have been identified in Humboldt County since November 2020. Yet young adults, the group most affected by these...

June 28, 2021 - Eureka’s COVID-19 Testing Site Moving to Wharfinger Building July 1

The Eureka COVID-19 testing site run by OptumServe is moving to a new facility and will be located at the Wharfinger Building starting Thursday, July 1. Operating hours will remain the same, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

The new testing site will be...

June 24, 2021 - SnapNurse Team Builds on County’s Mobile Vaccination Efforts

Humboldt County vaccination clinics have gone mobile to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the people who need them, meeting people where they live, work and socialize. Here to support the efforts of Public Health and other approved local vaccinators is a state...

June 18, 2021 - Cal/OSHA Aligns COVID-19 Workplace Rules with CDPH Guidance

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, revised COVID-19 safety regulations for California’s workplaces. Yesterday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order to implement the relaxed rules effective immediatel...

June 14, 2021 - Tips on Talking to Kids About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Health officials are encouraging parents and guardians of age-eligible children to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine and prepare to support them through the process.

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Behavioral Health ...

Jury Finds Jake Henry Combs Guilty of First Degree Murder

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

Yesterday, a Humboldt County jury convicted 31-year-old Jake Henry Combs of first degree murder for the January 6, 2022 killing of 25-year-old Trevor John Earley of Alderpoint. Ad...

Asset Forfeiture Application Program

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey Eads District Attorney

News Release

August 10, 2023

Local programs designed to combat drug abuse and divert gang activity in Humboldt County, particularly for high-risk elementary and secondary school age st...

Jury Finds Frederick Adams Guilty of Lewd Acts with Child

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

Today, a Humboldt County jury found Frederick Adams (43) of Eureka, guilty of the six felony charges brought against him by the District Attorney, including two counts of continuo...

Jury Finds Sergio ReynosoLozano Guilty of Lewd Acts with Child

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

Today, a Humboldt County jury found Sergio ReynosoLozano (48) of Eureka, guilty of eight of the nine felony Lewd Acts with a Child charges brought against him by the District A...

Austin Medeiros Sentenced

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

5/24/2023

Today, Judge Kaleb Cockrum sentenced 28-year-old Austin M. Medeiros of Rhode Island to serve 25 years to life in prison for the first-degree murder of 28-year-old Emil...

Victim Remains Recovered in Jason Miller Manslaughter Case

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

5/24/2023

On May 2, 2023, defendant Jason Miller, age 42, pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the April 15, 2021, killing of Kiera Foley, age 32, in Eureka. The defendant ...

Daniella Moore Sentenced to Serve 15 Years to Life in Prison

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

4/7/2023

Today, Judge Kelly Neel sentenced Eureka woman, Daniella Patricia Moore (43 years), to serve 15 years to life in state prison for the murder of 19-year-old Hannah Hayhu...

Jared Aubrey Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of a Police Officer

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

On March 30, 2023, Jared Eli Aubrey, age 32, pled guilty to two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and two counts of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle. Mr. Aubr...

Boxell Sentenced to 7 Years in July 4 Assault Case

Today, 20-year-old Joseph Boxell received a 7-year prison sentence following his plea to a charge of Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury with a strike prior. Boxell committed the strike prior on Jan. 12, 2021 in Arcata, when he brandish...

Harris Found Guilty of Assault in Connection with June Incident in Arcata

District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced that today a Humboldt County jury found Joshua Lee Harris (31) of Arcata guilty of assault with a firearm, including the special allegation that he personally used a firearm in the commission of the crime.

The cas...

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Humboldt County Office of Elections Seeks Feedback on Revised Draft Election Administration Plan

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is seeking input from Humboldt County voters on the county’s revised draft Election Administration Plan (EAP).

The County of Humboldt will soon be transitioning to the California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) elections fo...

Voter’s Choice Act Public Hearing on Thursday, Aug. 17

The Humboldt County Office of Elections will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 regarding the County of Humboldt’s upcoming transition to the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) elections format.

Background

The County of Humboldt will soon be transit...

Humboldt County Office of Elections Seeks Feedback on Draft Election Administration Plan

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is seeking input from Humboldt County voters on the county’s draft Election Administration Plan (EAP).

Background

The County of Humboldt will soon be transitioning to the California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) elections ...

Elections Office Seeks Input from Voters with Disabilities and Voters who are Bilingual

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is seeking input from Humboldt County voters with disabilities and bilingual or non-English speaking voters.

The County of Humboldt will soon be transitioning to the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) elections forma...

Election Results - Final Election Report

The election results for the Humboldt County Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Special Election are now available:

• First Election Night Report
• Last Election Night Report
• First Post Election Report
• Final Election Report

Read the election results...

Southern Humboldt Special Elections on Tuesday, March 7

The Humboldt County Office of Elections encourages Southern Humboldt County voters to get prepared for the upcoming Special Elections taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7. 

The Special Elections will be held only for Humboldt County voters who ...

Get Ready for the Special Election on March 7

The Humboldt County Office of Elections encourages Southern Humboldt County voters to get prepared for the upcoming Special Elections on Tuesday, March 7. 

The Special Elections will be held only for Humboldt County voters who live in the Salmon C...

Election Results Reporting and Unprocessed Ballots Update

The Humboldt County Office of Elections will continue to post the results of the Nov. 8 General Election every Friday starting Friday, Nov. 18 and leading up to the certification of the election prior to Thursday, Dec. 8.

The Elections Office has approxima...

Election Results - Final Cumulative Report

The election results for the Humboldt County Tuesday, November 8, 2022 General Election are now available:

• First Election Night Report
• Second Election Night Report
• Third Election Night Report
• Fourth Election Night Report
• Election Night Final Report
• First Post E...

Vote Early to Avoid the Lines on Tuesday, Nov.8th

The California Statewide General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the Humboldt County Office of Elections would like to remind Humboldt County residents that there is still time to avoid the lines and vote early.

 Voters have the option to vote ea...

Sept. 19, 2023 - New COVID vaccine approved, mass vaccine clinics no longer being held

The new COVID-19 monovalent vaccine was recently approved and is expected to be available locally in the next week. The new vaccines, which are designed to protect against the current Omicron subvariants, are the only vaccines currently approved. The prev...

Sept. 6, 2023 - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Humboldt County, and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is partnering with community groups to bring attention to suicide prevention efforts through events and trainings....

Sept. 1, 2023 - Cyanobacteria confirmed in local rivers

As we go into the long weekend, local Environmental and Public Health officials are reminding residents to keep an eye out for cyanobacteria while recreating at area rivers and lakes. This reminder comes after algal blooms were recently detected by North ...

Aug. 15, 2023 - King Salmon algal bloom confirmed as non-toxic

Local and state environmental health officials confirmed that samples of the orange algal bloom from King Salmon beach that were sent to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s laboratory last week were non-toxic dinoflagellate ot...

Aug. 1, 2023 - Wellness-focused series for young people kicks off Aug. 7

Young people ages 16 to 26 years old are invited to learn about the importance of mental and physical wellness at the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) Youth Advisory Board’s wellness week Monday, Aug. 7 through Friday,...

July 14, 2023 - Humboldt County Board approves Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors adopted a Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL) Ordinance for Humboldt’s unincorporated areas at its July 11 meeting. The County of Humboldt is the first jurisdiction to pass this type of ordinance locally. The policy est...

June 23, 2023 - Behavioral Health Triage

State officials announced today the award of $12,361,918 million in a unique partnership between Humboldt County Behavioral Health, Mad River Community Hospital, Cal Poly Humboldt and the City of Arcata.

The funding will be used to build a Behavioral Healt...

June 6, 2023 - June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and older, have experienced some form of elder abuse, according to the National Council on Aging, and Elder...

May 12, 2023 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is working with community partners to host events and trainings to end stigma and discrimination and raise awareness.

On Tuesday, May 16, join you...

April 26, 2023 - Public comment period on the draft MHSA 2023-2026 Three-Year Plan open now

Community residents are invited to review and comment on the Humboldt County draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Plan for 2023-2026. 

In 2004, California voters approved Proposition 63, or MHSA, which placed a 1 percent tax on perso...

Car Seat Check Up Event

Local technicians have  discovered misuse rates of 90 to 99% at check up events. Drive up and let trained child safety technicians be SURE your car seat is in RIGHT! 

Child Passenger Safety Week - Car Seat Check Friday, Sept. 22: 11 a.m. ...

Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Quarterly Meeting

THE BURNER IS BACK!

THE BURNER IS BACK!

 WHO: CAL FIRE and Willow Creek Volunteer Fire Department

 WHEN: November 17, 2022 – December 31, 2022 **During Daylight Hrs.**

 WHERE: Willow Creek Airport accessed through Big Rock Public River Access Area via...

Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Last Thursday, the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) celebrated 20 years since it was established by the Board of Supervisors in 2002. Members met in-person at the Eureka Woman's Club after two years of remote meetings. The HCFSC looks forward to ...

Wildfire Hazard Reduction Cost-Share Program Available to Local Landowners

The County of Humboldt, in its role as a member of the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC), is offering private landowners the opportunity to participate in the Fire-adapted Landscapes and Safe Homes (FLASH) cost-share program. Grant fundin...

Wildfire Season is Here: Help us help you prepare

Wildfire Season is Here!

Help Us Help You Prepare

Are you struggling to prepare your home and property to survive the impacts of wildfire? Do you need support to manage wildfire prone vegetation (hazardous fuels) around your home, along your access routes, ...

March 1, 2023 - 1 New Death, 1 New Hospitalization, 89 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 60s. A resident aged 80 or older was also hospitalized. An additional 22 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 67 new probable cases for the period betw...

Feb. 22, 2023 - Two New Hospitalizations, 93 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today two new hospitalizations including a resident in their 60s and a resident aged 80 or older. An additional 78 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 15 new probable cases for the period b...

Feb. 15, 2023 - Three New Hospitalizations, 186 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today three new hospitalizations including a resident in their 30s, a resident in their 60s and a resident in their 70s. An additional 146 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 40 new probabl...

Feb. 8, 2023 - Two New Hospitalizations, 58 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today two new hospitalizations of two residents in their 70s. An additional 38 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 20 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Tuesday,...

Feb. 1, 2023 - 2 New Deaths, 1 New Hospitalization, 55 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the deaths of two residents, including one in their 50s and one aged 80 or older. A resident aged 80 or older was also hospitalized. An additional 33 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well ...

Jan. 25, 2023 - Three New Hospitalizations, 42 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today three new hospitalizations including a resident in their 40s, one in their 60s and one in their 70s. An additional 23 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 19 new probable cases for the...

Jan. 18, 2023 - One New Death, 1 New Hospitalization, 79 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 70s. One new hospitalization of a resident in their 60s was also reported. An additional 39 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 40 new probable cases ...

Jan. 11, 2023 - Two New Deaths, 5 New Hospitalizations, 102 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the deaths of two residents aged 80 or older. Five new hospitalizations of residents including two in their 50s and three in their 60s were also reported. An additional 45 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 w...

Jan. 4, 2023 - One New Death, 1 New Hospitalization, 245 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident aged 80 or older. One new hospitalization of a resident in their 70s was also reported. An additional 59 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 186 new probable c...

Dec. 28, 2022 - One New Death, 3 New Hospitalizations, 142 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 70s. Three new hospitalizations including a resident in their 60s and two in their 70s were also reported. An additional 95 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced a...

Time Running Out to Provide Input Into Short-Term Rental Ordinance

The revised draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance will be presented to the Humboldt County Planning Commission on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. This is one of the last opportunities for the public to share their thoughts and concerns regarding short-term renta...

Additional Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Meetings on Thursday, Aug. 24 & Wednesday, Sept. 6

An ordinance is being prepared to allow the use of residences as short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Humboldt County. 

The purpose of the draft STR Ordinance is to protect the character of the neighborhoods where they are located and to pr...

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 16

The County of Humboldt reminds the community that an ordinance is being prepared to allow the use of short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Humboldt County. 

The purpose of the draft STR Ordinance is to allow some residences in unincorporated...

Digital Permit Application Submissions Required Beginning Wednesday, July 5

Beginning Wednesday, July 5, the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department will require permit application packages to be submitted digitally. 

This new requirement aims to streamline the permit application process for staff and support a...

Draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28

The County of Humboldt reminds the community that an ordinance is being prepared to allow the use of short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Humboldt County. 

The Planning & Building Department will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesd...

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28

The County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department has drafted a Short-Term Rental Ordinance and is seeking public input. 

On Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. county Planning & Building Department staff will host a virtual public meeting ...

New Building Codes go into Effect on Jan. 1, 2023

Every three years, the State of California adopts new building codes to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems. 

Cal...

Take the Tiny House Village Survey

The Humboldt County Planning and Building Department will be recommending zoning changes in the coming months to accommodate Tiny House Villages. In order to generate meaningful recommendations, we are seeking community input. All community members are in...

Notice of Availability - County of Humboldt Extraction Review Team (CHERT) 2022 Post-Extraction Rpt

View the (CHERT) 2022 Post-Extraction Report Discussion Draft

Northern Section of Eucalyptus Trees on U.S. 101 will be Removed for Safety Purposes

The County of Humboldt’s Public Works Department began construction of the Humboldt Bay Trail South Project in July. Due to work required for this project, the northern section of eucalyptus trees along U.S. Highway 101 (U.S. 101), located between Eureka ...

Beware of Online Parcel Scams

A new scam on the rise statewide is targeting potential land-buyers with promises of off the grid parcels for sale. The Humboldt County Public Works Department’s Land Use Division and the Planning and Building Department warn that a variety of websites ha...

County To Perform Air Quality And Soil Testing

Engineers and Geologists will be performing air quality and soil testing in Downtown Eureka on Friday and Saturday around the Humboldt County Courthouse and Jail. The pictured canister will be placed in the gravel parking lot along the east side of the ja...

The More You Know: Humboldt County has a Community Wildfire Protection Plan

2018 has been a devastating wildfire year. With neighboring communities suffering such catastrophic losses, one cannot help but wonder if this could happen here in Humboldt County. The answer is yes, it can.      In 2002, after ...

Freshwater Park Swimming Area Now Open for Public Use

The Environmental Services Division of the County of Humboldt’s Public Works Department is excited to announce that the seasonal Freshwater County Park Dam has been successfully installed and the swimming area at Freshwater Park is ready for pub...

6th Avenue Speed Humps - Westhaven

Update - New Date 12/05/2022

A community meeting is planned for Monday, December 5, 2022 from 3:00PM to 4 PM to finalize the location of three proposed speed humps on 6th Avenue in Westhaven. The meeting will be held in front of the fire station on 6th Ave...

US 101 intersection with Big Lagoon Park Road

Caltrans has contacted the County regarding proposed improvements to US 101 where it intersects Big Lagoon Park Road.  Caltrans is proposing to add a dedicated left turn lane from north bound US 101 onto Big Lagoon Park Road.  This would...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

This survey provides participants with the opportunity to view proposed concept designs for roadway improvements in the McKinleyville area and provide feedback about them. Please submit your response by May 31, 2022.  

https://www.menti.com/2iryh5...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The project webpage for the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project has been updated.  Community Meeting No. 2 is planned for Thursday 04/28/2022 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Come join us. See the project website for details. https://humboldtgov...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project survey is now closed and community responses are being reviewed. Additional public input opportunities will be available this fall and winter. See the project website for details. https://humboldtgov.org/29...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The project webpage for the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project has been updated.  The video of the 08/23/2021 online community meeting has been posted. See the project website for details. https://humboldtgov.org/2912

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The project webpage for the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project has been updated.  Walking tours are planned for 08/16/2021, a community meeting is planned for 08/23/2021, and a community survey is now available for residents to complete...

Ocean Drive Walkability Project, McKinleyville

Signal Maintenance - Anna Sparks Way & School Road

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, Humboldt County Public Works will be working at Anna Sparks Way and School Road with Western System. We will be shutting down Signals to connect the Battery Backup System, between 9am to 12 noon. Stop Signs will be posted.

Alderpoint Road - Storm Damage Repair

Notice of Construction

Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road Post Miles 5.00, 6.98, 7.25, 7.37, and 7.58

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be repairing Alderpoint Road at P.M. 5.00, 6.98, 7.25, 7.37, and 7.58 approximately 5 miles east o...

Cock Robin Island Road

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION

FOR STORM DAMAGE REPAIR TO COCK ROBIN ISLAND ROAD POST MILE 0.50 TO 0.57

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be repairing the roadway on Cock Robin Island Road from P.M. 0.50 to P.M. 0.57.

The road will be closed to pub...

Briceland Thorne Road - Storm Damage Repair

Notice of Construction for Storm Damage Repair to Briceland Thorne Road Post Mile 5.67

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be repairing Briceland Thorne Road at P.M. 5.67, approximately 6 miles west of Redway.

Traffic through the constructio...

Road Maintenance on Bald Hills Road

Notice of Construction for Road Maintenance on Bald Hills Road Post Miles 16.05 to 19.04.

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be replacing culverts and resurfacing Bald Hills Road from P.M. 16.05 to P.M. 19.04.

Traffic through the constructi...

Safe Routes to School - McKinleyville

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be constructing driveways, curb ramps, and bike lanes to improve access to Morris Elementary School and McKinleyville High School.

Sidewalk and lane closures will occur on Bates Road, McKinleyville Avenue...

Public Works Rural Road Safety Tips

Beach Safety Tips

Elk Creek Road

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be repairing Elk Creek Road from P.M. 0.95 to P.M. 2.42, between Myers Flat and Fruitland.

Traffic through each construction site will be restricted to a single lane controlled by traffic signals or STOP ...

Swain Slough Bridge

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works is replacing the Swain Slough Bridge on Pine Hill Road.

Pine Hill Road will be closed between Elk River Road and the bridge site until the project is completed.

Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, Jun...

One arrested following Southern Humboldt road rage incident

On Sept. 23, 2023, at about 11:52 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 900 block of U.S. Highway 101 near Cooks Valley for the report of a road rage incident.

Deputies contacted two victims at the business...

Suspect arrested after string of vehicle burglaries

On the morning of Sept. 24, 2023, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were contacted by two victims reporting vehicle burglaries.

One of the victims, whose vehicle was broken into in the Valley West area of Arcata, told deputies that he had tracke...

Firearms, methamphetamine discovered at Blue Lake residence

On Sept. 20, 2023, at about 6:55 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at a residence on the 400 block of Liscom Hill Road in Blue Lake to investigate community complaints of ongoing drug-related activity.

While there, ...

Hoopa OIS Update

On Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, an officer involved shooting occurred in Hoopa involving the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating this incident in conjunction with the California Departmen...

Officer Involved Shooting Investigation in Hoopa

On Sept. 17, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m. an officer with the California Highway Patrol attempted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on California State Route 96 in Hoopa. The vehicle initially failed to yield and a short pursuit ensued, endi...

Attempted murder arrest

On Sept. 12, 2023, at about 8:08 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies in the area of the 1200 block of Hatchery Road near Blue Lake were contacted by an adult female victim reporting an assault.

The victim told deputies that over the weekend ...

Online scam costs local resident thousands

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has recently received the report of a computer scam leading to the theft of thousands of dollars from a local victim.

According to the victim, an anti-virus pop-up notification appeared on their home computer ...

Public’s help sought in decades-old missing person case

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit is seeking the community’s help to solve a 27-year-old missing person case.

Scott Paul Hayes was last seen by a roommate on January 8, 1996. Hayes, who was 19 at the time, told his roommate h...

McKinleyville death investigation

On Sept. 5, 2023, at about 2:32 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1400 block of Marty Avenue in McKinleyville to conduct a welfare check.

According to the reporting party, a resident of the home missed...

Three arrested following Humboldt Bay area vehicle burglaries

On Sept. 2, 2023, at about 10:54 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a vehicle burglary in the Samoa area.

Two adult female victims told deputies they were alerted to the burglary upon receiving a notification from ...

HCDTF Seizes Cocaine and 34 Firearms from Fortuna Residences

On September 20th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents, and Officers with the Fortuna Police Department (FoPD) served a multi-location search warrant at a residence located in the 1000 block of Ivy Lane, Fortuna, a residence located in the 1000 b...

HCDTF Seizes Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Firearms in Redway

On September 14^th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents served a search warrant at the residence of Jordan GUTHART, Laluna MARTIN, and Kirk THURSTON, located on Manzanita Lane in Redway. HCDTF Agents received information that dru...

HCDTF Seizes Six Pounds of Methamphetamine- One Arrested

On August 28, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) Agents assisted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) with a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 101 north of Trinidad. HCSO Deputy McKenzie and his K9 Rex, conducted a traffic s...

HCDTF Seizes Methamphetamine and Fentanyl- One Arrested

On August 19th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) Agents with assistance from the Fortuna Police Department (FoPD) served a search warrant on David Scott FOURNIER (58 years old from Fortuna). HCDTF Agents observed FOURNIER travel from Humboldt...

HCDTF Serves Search Warrant in Eureka- One Arrested

On August 16^th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents served a search warrant at the residence of Daniel LANGEVIN, Cara CHMIELEWSKI, and Jennifer MANNING, located in the 500 block of Herrick Avenue in Eureka. HCDTF Agents received informat...

HCDTF Seizes 1 Kilo of Methamphetamine and 1.8 Pounds of Fentanyl

On August 15^th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) Agents with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Eureka Police Department (EPD), served a search warrant on Ryan John COONS (29 years old from Eureka). HCDTF Agen...

HCDTF Seizes Two Pounds of Methamphetamine

On August 14^th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on Stephen Wayne OWENS (44 years old from Eureka). HCDTF Agents observed OWENS travel from Humboldt County to Mo...

HCDTF Arrests Felon in possession of Fentanyl and Firearm in Eureka

On August 1^st, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents received information that Cheyenne Lea Silva Lovfald (age 29) had purchased narcotics and a firearm outside of Humboldt County, and was currently traveling back to the Eureka area. Silva Lovfald ...

One Arrested Following Search Warrant in Fortuna

On July 31^st, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents served a search warrant at the residence of Jesse Rawlin Lussow (Age 47) located in the 2000 block of Hanna Ct. in Fortuna. After a multi-week investigation, the HCDTF believed Lussow was in posse...

HCDTF ARRESTS TWO AFTER A FOOT PURSUIT AND LOCATING NARCOTICS

During the month of July 2023, Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force received information that Riley Wilson Bean (Age 29) was selling narcotics in the Eureka area of Humboldt County. Bean was on felony probation for selling narcotics and had a f...

Homicide victim identified after 25 years through forensic DNA testing

A 25-year mystery has been solved and a family is finally getting closure thanks to a partnership between the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) and Othram Inc.

In October of 1997, a duck hunter located a...

HCSO Cold Case Unit closes decades-old missing person investigation through DNA

The identity of a man located deceased in the Eel River has finally been determined after 25 years through DNA, thanks to a partnership between the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Cold Case Unit, the California Department of Justice...

Third Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

The holiday season is almost here, and we need your help to make it merry and bright.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Third Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest is now open for entries. As part of this contest, Humboldt ...

Celebrating 25 Years of SCOP

The year was 1995. Crime was rising in the small town of McKinleyville and Sheriff Dennis Lewis, who had been elected the year prior, was operating a department in the midst of a budget crisis. As the budget shrunk, forced cuts were made, and the pressure...

HCSO opens 2nd Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

The holiday season is almost here and we need your help to make it merry and bright.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Second Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest is now open for entries. As part of this contest, Humboldt ...

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Launches Unsolved Cases Database

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new online database of unsolved missing persons and suspected homicide cases.

The HCSO Unsolved Cases Database features information regarding 57 unsolved missing persons ...

Correctional Deputies save choking inmate’s life

Two Humboldt County correctional deputies saved an inmate’s life last week after successfully performing the Heimlich Maneuver.

On March 8, 2021, during dinner service in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, Correctional Deputy Jakob Heckert was work...

Text to 9-1-1 Now Available in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of Text to 9-1-1 for all residents in the county’s unincorporated areas.

While calling 9-1-1 during an emergency is still the preferred way to ask for help, Text to 9-1-1 is a new...

“Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Unit encourages the community to “Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week, May 15 – 23, 2021.

Whether you are a new or experienced rider, it is essential to take all safety pre...

Humboldt County Correctional Facility launches Jail-Based Competency Treatment Program

Dressed in all brown, three men fill their coffee cups, take a seat on the couch and talk about life. It’s more relaxed here than in other places of the facility, with flowers and inspirational quotes spread across the walls. And if it weren’t for the jum...

Outstanding Measure S Payments Accepted In Any Amount Through December 31, 2024

On November 29, 2022 the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution (Resolution 22-143) extending the temporary reduction of Measure S taxes and suspending 100% of the Measure S taxes for tax year 2023 and tax year 2024.

 The resol...

Check Your Eligibility to Apply for Property Tax Relief Funds

The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office encourages local homeowners who have fallen behind on their property tax payments during the COVID-19 pandemic to check their eligibility to apply for California Mortgage Relief Program funds.

The California Mortgage Re...