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HUMBOLDT TODAY: Did you ever dream you’d get your Humboldt news delivered to you in the dead of night from the streets of the world’s oldest republic? Yes? Well, you’re an odd one. This week LoCO has dispatched our very own John Kennedy O’Connor to the nation state of San Marino. Tune in!

Hopefully that’s the last li’l storm of the season, yeah? We have a quick roundup of the minor carnage; the California Reparations Task Force has approved their recommendations which could amount to millions of dollars for eligible Black Californians; plus, don’t even think of leaving your couch on Arcata’s streets, kids! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

A group of Eurekans is suing the city over its plans to make way for the construction of downtown housing; an Arcata restaurant closes indefinitely due to fire damage sustained Thursday night; plus, the Foggy Bottoms Boys hope to provide you a chill experience this summer! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

A disabled student has filed a class action lawsuit against Cal Poly Humboldt; the City of Eureka needs you to choose between a squid, a harbor seal, and a pelican; plus, another local sea creature was rescued by some do-gooders this week. Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

A local coach is out of the job following controversy; crabbers face new restrictions; record snow levels are impeding nature lover’s adventuring; plus, another cruise ship is comin’ to Eureka this weekend! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

The Humboldt County Supervisors discussed a resolution condemning hate speech; State Senator Mike McGuire is set to host a town hall discussing wildfire preparedness; plus, it’s Humboldt Bike Month! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

A local woman has been crowned Miss Indian World 2023!; the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider an anti-hate resolution; plus, your latest weather and our daily poll in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Students in Eureka have a new welcoming space to tend to their mental health; California is attempting to battle Fentanyl on several fronts; plus, your weekend weather and happenings in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

The Humboldt Navigational Center, a hub for homeless services planned for Eureka, is chugging along; Old Town Eureka now boasts some new traffic-controlling infrastructure; plus, a whale is dead. Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Eureka High’s old gym is getting a long goodbye; England Marine is set to open its sparkly new location; plus, Tuesday’s commotion on the Eureka Waterfront turns out to be… not as reported. Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Bodycam footage shows a local detective successfully performing CPR on an infant; a large local cannabis farm is liquidating its assets; plus, we’re sprucing up Arcata’s Redwood Park! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Law enforcement is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left two men dead in Fortuna; one man’s reckless driving escapade along a waterfront pedestrian trail in Eureka ends in his death; plus, you’ll soon need to buy towels somewhere else. Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.