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Search Warrant Served at Lincoln Family Property as Dylan Moon Murder Investigation Continues Deputies served a search warrant Saturday at a Hoopa property connected to two of the three suspects charged in the murder of teen, Dylan Moon, who died Friday from injuries sustained in the March 10…

Search Warrant Served at Lincoln Family Property as Dylan Moon Murder Investigation Continues https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/14/search-warrant-served-at-lincoln-family-property-as-dylan-moon-murder-investigation-continues/

Death of Hoopa Shooting Victim Friday Night Leads Investigators to Seek Murder Charges Against Three Suspects The victim in Tuesday night’s shooting has now died from his injuries. Authorities say they will now seek murder charges against the three suspects arrested in the case.

Death of Hoopa Shooting Victim Friday Night Leads Investigators to Seek Murder Charges Against Three Suspects https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/14/death-of-hoopa-shooting-victim-friday-night-leads-investigators-to-seek-murder-charges-against-three-suspects/

In Memory of Katey Ringle Former Weott School Secretary and Beloved Wife Five years ago, on March 13, 2021, Miranda resident Katherine “Katey” Jane Ringle-Hackney passed away peacefully at home. Katey, remembered by many as the longtime secretary at Weott School and as a…

In Memory of Katey Ringle Former Weott School Secretary and Beloved Wife https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/14/in-memory-of-katey-ringle-former-weott-school-secretary-and-beloved-wife/

Wildfire North of Douglas City in Trinity County At 5:18 p.m., Watch Duty reported that the fire had expanded to about 8 acres, according to incident command.

Wildfire North of Douglas City in Trinity County https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/13/wildfire-north-of-douglas-city-in-trinity-county/

Southern Humboldt Fire Chief Tanner Speas Receives National Wildfire Mitigation Award As we’ve reported, Speas has been a central force behind the Southern Humboldt Fire & Rescue Joint Powers Alliance, which held its historic founding signing ceremony in December at the Shelter Cove…

Southern Humboldt Fire Chief Tanner Speas Receives National Wildfire Mitigation Award https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/13/southern-humboldt-fire-chief-tanner-speas-receives-national-wildfire-mitigation-award/

Southern Humboldt Fire Chief Tanner Speas Receives National Wildfire Mitigation Award As we’ve reported, Speas has been a central force behind the Southern Humboldt Fire & Rescue Joint Powers Alliance, which held its historic founding signing ceremony in December at the Shelter Cove…

Southern Humboldt Fire Chief Tanner Speas Receives National Wildfire Mitigation Award https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/13/southern-humboldt-fire-chief-tanner-speas-receives-national-wildfire-mitigation-award/

Crash Reported on Highway 101, Pickup on Its Side North of Orick A Toyota Tundra with a camper ended up on its left side following the crash.

Crash Reported on Highway 101, Pickup on Its Side North of Orick https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/12/crash-reported-on-highway-101-pickup-on-its-side-north-of-orick/

Worker Found Stranded Without Food or Pay at Remote Cannabis Site Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest A worker reportedly left stranded without food or pay at a remote cannabis grow site near Bridgeville sparked a human trafficking investigation after they called the Mexican Consulate. The call led to…

Worker Found Stranded Without Food or Pay at Remote Cannabis Site Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/12/worker-found-stranded-without-food-or-pay-at-remote-cannabis-site-leads-to-human-trafficking-arrest/

Evan Lennard Olson: Scotia Postmaster “Over the years he was a cheerful presence at a variety of post office locations, retiring as Postmaster from the Scotia office in 2008.”…

Evan Lennard Olson: Scotia Postmaster https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/12/evan-lennard-olson-scotia-postmaster/

Hoopa Shooting Suspects Identified and One Arrested Authorities have arrested 15-year-old Preston Lee Ruiz II on a no-bail warrant in connection with the March 10 shooting in Hoopa that left a victim critically injured. Detectives are now seeking two…

Hoopa Shooting Suspects Identified and One Arrested https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/11/hoopa-shooting-suspects-identified-and-one-arrested/

Warrants Issued for Three Teenage Suspects in Hoopa Shooting, Victim Remains in Critical Condition Sheriff Honsal spoke to Redheaded Blackbelt, confirming arrest warrants, a community saturated with deputies, and a promise to the valley: “We’re not resting until we have these guys in custody.”…

Warrants Issued for Three Teenage Suspects in Hoopa Shooting, Victim Remains in Critical Condition https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/11/warrants-issued-for-three-teenage-suspects-in-hoopa-shooting-victim-remains-in-critical-condition/

Warrants Issued for Three Teenage Suspects in Hoopa Shooting, Victim Remains in Critical Condition Sheriff Honsal spoke to Redheaded Blackbelt, confirming arrest warrants, a community saturated with deputies, and a promise to the valley: “We’re not resting until we have these guys in custody.”…

Warrants Issued for Three Teenage Suspects in Hoopa Shooting, Victim Remains in Critical Condition https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/11/warrants-issued-for-three-teenage-suspects-in-hoopa-shooting-victim-remains-in-critical-condition/

[UPDATE 2:02 p.m.] 68-Year-Old Woman Trapped in Well Near Fort Bragg; Air Ambulance Responding First responders indicated the woman was experiencing chest pain, and an air ambulance was requested to assist with the medical emergency.

[UPDATE 2:02 p.m.] 68-Year-Old Woman Trapped in Well Near Fort Bragg; Air Ambulance Responding https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/11/68-year-old-woman-trapped-in-well-near-fort-bragg-air-ambulance-responding/

Sweet as Spice: Young Terrier Mix Cinnamon Ready to Add Flavor to a New Home Eight-month-old Cinnamon is learning the ropes of indoor life and discovering just how nice it is to be part of a family. This scruffy young terrier mix is hoping someone will take a chance on her—and…

Sweet as Spice: Young Terrier Mix Cinnamon Ready to Add Flavor to a New Home https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/11/sweet-as-spice-young-terrier-mix-cinnamon-ready-to-add-flavor-to-a-new-home/

Crash on Highway 162 West of Covelo Crash reported around 1:36 p.m. on Highway 162 near Poonkinney Road west of Covelo. One person requested medical aid after a two-vehicle collision that left one vehicle blocking the roadway and…

Crash on Highway 162 West of Covelo https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/10/crash-on-highway-162-west-of-covelo/

In an Investigation that Started in Humboldt and Trinity, Three Arrested After 23 Pounds of Meth and Fentanyl Found in Hidden Vehicle Compartment Investigators say a Humboldt- and Trinity-based drug trafficking operation moving meth from the Los Angeles area unraveled March 5 when agents stopped three suspects at Rolling Hills Casino in Tehama…

In an Investigation that Started in Humboldt and Trinity, Three Arrested After 23 Pounds of Meth and Fentanyl Found in Hidden Vehicle Compartment

Crash on 101 North of Eureka Blocks Lane During Morning Commute “A car was off in the ditch and one on its side on 101,” one passerby told us.

Crash on 101 North of Eureka Blocks Lane During Morning Commute https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/10/crash-on-101-north-of-eureka-blocks-lane-during-morning-commute/

Lisa Marie Trout: 1958-2026 “Lisa had various jobs over the years, most notable were Northwestern Pacific Railroad, Simpson Timber Company, Green Diamond Lumber Company, St. Joseph Home Health and most recently Bettendorf…

Lisa Marie Trout: 1958-2026 https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/10/lisa-marie-trout-1958-2026/

Pain at the Pump: Humboldt Drivers See Sharp Fuel Price Increases A Humboldt County couple watched diesel spike at a local Chevron station in under an hour — a jarring preview of what analysts warn could be weeks of climbing prices ahead.

Pain at the Pump: Humboldt Drivers See Sharp Fuel Price Increases https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/09/pain-at-the-pump-humboldt-drivers-see-sharp-fuel-price-increases/

Cal Poly Humboldt Student Activist Rick Toledo Released on Bail A Cal Poly student protester is free, bailed out Sunday after a pre-dawn arrest Friday left the protest organizer facing four criminal charges, including conspiracy.

Cal Poly Humboldt Student Activist Rick Toledo Released on Bail https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/09/cal-poly-humboldt-student-activist-rick-toledo-released-on-bail/

Raging Grannies, Protest Signs, and Community Voices at International Women’s Day Rally in Eureka About 100 people gathered at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka Sunday to mark International Women’s Day. Protest signs, speeches, and music from the Raging Grannies filled the afternoon rally.

Raging Grannies, Protest Signs, and Community Voices at International Women’s Day Rally in Eureka https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/09/raging-grannies-protest-signs-and-community-voices-at-international-womens-day-rally-in-eureka/

William ‘Bill’ Wade Irish: ‘Highly Intelligent and an Amazingly Kindhearted Soul’ “Bill’s commitment to community really shined through in his volunteer service. Bill volunteered for the Mateel Community Center, KMUD, and was extremely proud of his work with the Humboldt County Board of Elections.”

William ‘Bill’ Wade Irish: ‘Highly Intelligent and an Amazingly Kindhearted Soul’ https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/09/william-bill-wade-irish-highly-intelligent-and-an-amazingly-kindhearted-soul/

Two Airlifted After Major Crash on Highway 20 Near Spring Valley Road in Lake County Emergency crews worked to extricate one person from each of the involved vehicles, and both patients were taken by air ambulance to the hospital.

Two Airlifted After Major Crash on Highway 20 Near Spring Valley Road in Lake County https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/08/two-airlifted-after-major-crash-on-highway-20-near-spring-valley-road-in-lake-county/

Dennis “Buddy” Ohligschlager: April 30, 1942– February 13, 2026 “Dennis spent his career as a social worker, first in Los Angeles County and later in Humboldt County, where he worked in Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services.”…

Dennis “Buddy” Ohligschlager: April 30, 1942– February 13, 2026 https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/08/dennis-buddy-ohligschlager-april-30-1942-february-13-2026/

Residential Structure Fire Reported East of Fortuna Vehicles were reportedly parked outside the residence, and the caller indicated there were pets at the property, though it was unknown whether anyone was inside the home at the time of the report.

Residential Structure Fire Reported East of Fortuna https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/07/residential-structure-fire-reported-east-of-fortuna/

Student Organizer Arrested, Attorney General’s Office Prosecutes Restraining Order for Cal Poly, as Local DA weighs Criminal Charges Cal Poly Humboldt student organizer Rick Toledo was arrested at his Arcata home early Friday morning on suspicion of four criminal charges stemming from the February 27 occupation of Nelson Hall.

Student Organizer Arrested, Attorney General’s Office Prosecutes Restraining Order for Cal Poly, as Local DA weighs Criminal Charges https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/07/student-organizer-arrested-attorney-generals-office-prosecutes-restraining-order-for-cal-poly-as-local-da-weighs-criminal-charges/

California Attorney General Files Civil Case Against CPH Student Arrested on Criminal Charges Cal Poly Humboldt student Rick Toledo was arrested before dawn Friday on four felony charges stemming from a February campus sit-in, as the California Attorney General simultaneously filed a civil…

California Attorney General Files Civil Case Against CPH Student Arrested on Criminal Charges https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/california-attorney-general-files-civil-case-against-cph-student-arrested-on-criminal-charges/

Blood Moon Eclipse Over Paradise Ridge Janna Kay stepped outside at 2:40 in the morning and pointed a telescope at the heavens — and what she brought back is breathtaking.

Blood Moon Eclipse Over Paradise Ridge https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/blood-moon-eclipse-over-paradise-ridge/

California Is Running Out of Money to Fix Its Roads - and the Solution Could Change What Every Driver Pays The gas tax that has funded California’s roads for over a century is quietly running out of steam — and the debate over what replaces it will determine whether rural drivers in the Emerald Triangle…

California Is Running Out of Money to Fix Its Roads – and the Solution Could Change What Every Driver Pays https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/california-is-running-out-of-money-to-fix-its-roads-and-the-solution-could-change-what-every-driver-pays/

Eureka Sales Tax Revenue Reflects a Soft Economy; Police Plan Increased Enforcement on 101 Corridor On a countywide level, in-store sales tax revenue fell by $2.9 million during the four-year time period, which means countywide sales dropped by $290 million.

Eureka Sales Tax Revenue Reflects a Soft Economy; Police Plan Increased Enforcement on 101 Corridor https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/eureka-sales-tax-revenue-reflects-a-soft-economy-police-plan-increased-enforcement-on-101-corridor/