Dislocated Worker Grant for Opioids Receives Recognition for Economic Equity and Inclusion

The County Administrative Office of Economic Development won a gold category award for its Humboldt Opioid National Dislocated Worker Grant (NWDG), a project in the category of Economic Equity and Inclusion of the International Economic Development Counci...

All remaining evacuation warnings lifted for Humboldt County

All remaining evacuation warnings have been lifted for Humboldt County related to the August Complex Fire.

The following evacuation warnings been lifted:

• Zone HG: South of Hayfield Creek, east of the Eel River to the Trinity County Line, north of Stewart Ra...

Oct. 19, 2020 - Ninth COVID-Related Death; Ten New Cases Reported Since Friday

A Humboldt County resident in their 30s who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.

Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich expressed her sympathies to this individual’s family and friends. “To those who have been impacted ...

Website Accessibility Policy

This is our annual distribution of Humboldt County’s  Website Accessibility Policy.  Below is a list of related documents/pages:

Website Accessibility Policy

Web Standards and Style Guide

Website Questions/Comments Form

VPAT Inform...

Humboldt County announces changes in service with construction of new Garberville library

The Garberville branch of the Humboldt County Library is excited to announce some upcoming changes in service with the construction of a new library.

During construction, the Garberville Library will be housed in the Department of Health and Human Services...

Humboldt County seeks input for ADA Compliance Plans

With the goal of making sure people with disabilities have the same opportunities, Humboldt County remains committed to ensure access to all of its programs, services and activities. The County is looking for public input on its county-wide ADA Compliance...

Cultivators; second installment of Excise Taxes for 2019 cultivation year is due

The Second Installment of Excise Taxes for the 2019 cultivation year is due now and the last day to pay without penalties is October 15, 2020.

Due to COVID, the Treasurer-Tax Collectors Office is open to the public only from 9:00 am– 2:00 pm Mond...

Oct. 13, 2020 - State Releases Weddings Guidance

The State of California has released guidance to assist residents in safely planning wedding ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wedding ceremonies may resume with COVID-19 safety measures in place, but wedding receptions are not allowed yet by the st...

Oct. 7, 2020 - Supervisors allocate additional $600K for County’s Small Business Restart and Recover

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved an allocation of $600,000 to the County’s Small Business Restart and Recovery (SBRR) grant program. This allocation supplements the recently authorized $3.289 milli...

Oct. 7, 2020 - County Moves to Less Restrictive ‘Yellow’ Tier

Many local businesses and organizations can now expand services and increase occupancy and capacity limits after the California Department of Public Health moved Humboldt County into the least restrictive “yellow” tier under the state’s “Blueprint for a S...

October 16, 2020

New confirmed COVID-19 cases: 0

View the online dashboard at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or download today’s data.

October 15, 2020

New confirmed COVID-19 cases: 2

View the online dashboard at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or download today’s data.

October 14, 2020

New confirmed COVID-19 cases: 8

View the online dashboard at humboldtgov.org/dashboard, or download today’s data.

Oct. 13, 2020 - State Releases Weddings Guidance

The State of California has released guidance to assist residents in safely planning wedding ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wedding ceremonies may resume with COVID-19 safety measures in place, but wedding receptions are not allowed yet by the st...

Oct. 12, 2020 - Up to Three Households Can Now Gather Under New State Guidance

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently released guidance for individuals and families to hold limited gatherings as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The guidance specifies state requirements to gather with peo...

Oct. 9, 2020 - COVID-19 Dashboard Now Includes Tier Status, Modified Risk Level Tool

The Humboldt County Data Dashboard (humboldtgov.org/dashboard) now reflects the county’s current tier assignment under California’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy.” The Alert Level Assessment Tool has been replaced ...

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Flu vaccines available throughout the community

Flu season has officially begun, and health officials say this year with COVID-19 already circulating around the community, it is more important than ever to get a vaccine. 

A flu vaccine is needed every year to maintain existing immunity because ...

Dry weather test period extended

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has extended the dry weather test period for evaluation of water quantity supplies for proposed subdivisions and residential construction through Thursday...

Project Homekey funds to create new homeless housing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced more than $4.3 million in Project Homekey funds Monday that will help make it possible for the Humboldt Inn on Fourth Street in Eureka to become permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.&...

DA's Office Completes Review of "Red Jeep" Incident

Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

PRESS RELEASE

October 16, 2020

The District Attorney’s Office has completed review of the reports, witness statements and videos provided August 26th and September 30th by the Eureka Police ...

Nathan LaCount Sentenced to 8 years in State Prison for Violating Probation

Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

PRESS RELEASE

October 8, 2020

On October 7th, 2020, Judge Timothy Canning sentenced Nathan Michael LaCount (age 40) to 8 years in state prison for violating the terms of his probation. &...

Jury Finds Mark Dare Guilty of Multiple Child Sexual Assault Offenses

Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

PRESS RELEASE

October 7, 2020

Yesterday, a jury found Mark Alan Dare, 58, of Humboldt Hill, guilty of multiple sexual assault offenses involving children 10-years-old or younger and Continuo...

How to Vote for President for the March 3rd Presidential Primary Election

HOW TO VOTE FOR PRESIDENT

Registered to vote as No Party Preference*?

As a voter registered with No Party Preference, if you want to vote for U.S. President you must request a primary election ballot with presidential candidates from one of the following pa...

Poll Workers Needed for March 3rd Presidential Primary Election

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is looking for poll workers for the March 3rd Presidential Primary Election.

Eligible Poll Workers must be a: (1) registered voter, (2) legal permanent resident, or (3) high school student age 16 or older with a 2.5 ...

Official Elections Results

Official Cumulative and Precinct Reports have been published.  

View the results on our web page.

Fire-adapted Landscapes & Safe Homes Landowner Cost-Share Program to Reignite this Fall

In March of 2020, CAL FIRE announced an award of funding to the County of Humboldt on behalf of the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) to reignite the Fire Adapted Landscapes and Safe Homes Program (FLASH). Program kick-off is expected in fall 2020...

Oct. 16, 2020 - Zero Cases Reported Today

No additional cases of COVID-19 were reported today, marking the first day in October with zero cases. The last day with zero positive tests reported was Sept. 18. Humboldt County’s total confirmed case count remains 544.

Humboldt County Health ...

Oct. 15, 2020 - Two New Cases Reported Today

Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing to 544 the total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus.  

Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich said COVID-19 safety measures are increasingly impor...

Oct. 14, 2020 - Eight New Cases Reported Today

A total of 542 Humboldt County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, after eight new cases were reported today.

While today’s eight reported cases mark the largest single-day increase in a month, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa ...

April 21, 2020 - California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $30 Million in Grant Funding

"The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, announced $30 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions."

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 ...

Road Closure.

The following intersections are now closed:

Alderpoint Road at Highway 36

Alderpoint Road at Dyerville Loop Road

Fort Seward Road at Dyerville Loop Road 

Alderpoint Road at Redwood Drive

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Update: Notice of Construction on September 9, 2020.

Storm Damage Repair to East Branch Road at post mile marker 0.36 is scheduled on Thursday September 10, 2020. Traffic through the construction site will be restricted to a single lane with stop sign controls until the project is completed in late October ...

Expect Delays.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020, expect delays on Chambers Road in Ferndale. Our Ferndale Road Crew will be replacing a culvert near post mile marker 0.30. Thank you for your patience during this time. 

Chambers Road

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All remaining evacuation warnings lifted for Humboldt County

All remaining evacuation warnings have been lifted for Humboldt County related to the August Complex Fire.

The following evacuation warnings been lifted:

• Zone HG: South of Hayfield Creek, east of the Eel River to the Trinity County Line, north of Stewart Ra...

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, Te...

Garberville Homicide Investigation

On Oct. 9, 2020, at about 6 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Redwood Drive in Garberville for the report of human remains discovered nearby on the South Fork Eel River bar.

Just prior to contacting the...