Rio Dell Times announces 7th consecutive year of record breaking growth in 2012!

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Oregon Ducks win the BCS Fiesta Bowl 35 - 17 against Kansas State!

Wolff v. City of Rio Dell - Public Works Investigation Report finally released! "felony-level offense embezzlement of property entrusted to Hale by the city" and much much more! Court Order compelling the release This is a lot bigger than one person and most of the others detailed in the report (names redacted by the city) remain and are presumably still getting taxpayer funded special favors. **City settles record request lawsuit for $15,000 towards attorney fees. Attorney billing statements received show $20,054.86 spent by the city to try and prevent the release of public records related to the Public Works Investigation Report. Combined with settlement for attorney fees brings the total cost to taxpayers at $35,054.86 spent by the city to try and bury the report.

5.19.13 Today! Fundraiser for Rio Dell boy with Spina Bifida in Fortuna - KIEM TV

5.18.13 Suspect caught in double homicide last night in Arcata - Lost Coast Outpost

5.17.13 Fortuna resident, Audrey Gipson, arrested after shooting at neighbor

Rio Dell City Council meeting Tues. 6:30pm Agenda Packet Closed session re. discussion of two potential lawsuits. Regular session includes city project status report by city engineer, approval of emergency riverbed alterations to Eel River water intake area, Wildwood Ave. streetscape project update, etc.

White House states "war on terror" expected to continue at least 10-20 more years in Senate testimony - Guardian

5.16.13 Rhett August recovering from gunshot received at residence near Eureka High School

Update: Shane Miller search

5.15.13 Convicted felon arrested for possession of a loaded gun during traffic stop

Vehicular assault suspect sought after unprovoked attack of patron at Shell gas station in McKinleyville

Aligning Forces Humboldt receives $1 million to improve quality, value of health care in Humboldt County

Missing teenager, Kirin Maciel, found safe

Redwood Rollers double-header June 8th

5.14.13 Latest Update: Homicide Suspect Miller

William Robert Barsanti pleads guilty in federal court to massive marijuana grow in Trinity County (grow included 22 greenhouses and over 2,140 plants)

5.13.13 Miller homicide Update!!!

Fundraiser for Rio Dell boy with Spina Bifida to be held this Sunday - KIEM TV

5.11.13 Manhunt for triple homicide suspect Shane Miller continues in the Lost Coast region

Gunshot victim in Myers Flat

5.8.13 Triple homicide suspect, Shane Miller, pursued in Humboldt County, residents urged to shelter in place

5.7.13 Bradley Remington arrested in Arcata with 106 grams Ecstasy, 10 pounds marijuana

Jessica Darsch arrested after attacking boyfriend with hammer while he held the baby

Kirin Maciel missing in Eureka

Missing 15-year-old girl returns home safely

5.6.13 City Council meeting Tues. 6:30 agenda packet

Missing 15-year-old girl from Eureka

Terry Robinson arrested after assault with deadly weapon; road rage

Diesel fuel and security camera stolen from McKinleyville Community Services District

5.3.13 July Seipp arrested in stolen vehicle

5.2.13 Rio Dell Marijuana bust...Geoffrey Davis arrested More!!! *second large commercial grow busted at former Eel River Sawmill site in less than 6 months

Hash lab busted in Eureka, Joseph Alverez arrested

Michelle Mendoza arrested after search warrants served on two Eureka grow houses

Stolen car located at Blue Lake Casino; one arrested after high speed pursuit with more arrests expected

Driver identified in yesterdays fatal collision

5.1.13 Fatal vehicle/pedestrian traffic collision at Buhne & S St. Eureka

Investigation leads to three arrests at Eureka motel

MADD awards local officials for efforts to combat drunk driving

4.30.13 California Rural Indian Health Board relinquishes $4.6 million to settle federal lawsuit alleging false claims

Garret Rodriguez missing in Humboldt County

Multiple stolen cars recovered, two arrests in Eureka

4.26.13 Inmate James Miles of McKinleyville attempts escape

4.24.13 Two dogs found abandoned in McKinleyville

Update to kidnapping arrest of Eric Eugene Lundin

4.23.13 The 4.16.13 city council meeting is online!

Eric Lundin arrested for kidnapping in McKinleyville

Joshua Slater arrested for felony animal cruelty in horse death case

Upper Jacoby Creek neighborhood earns recognition as a Firewise Community

Gordon Johnson appointed to Rio Dell City Council after serving on Planning Commission

4.22.13 Stolen car leads to arrest of Robert Tyson, Casey Hunter and Daniel Silva at Eureka motel

Humboldt-Del Norte County Film Commission reports success at Southern California conference

4.21.13 Carmen Hernandez arrested for driving under the influence, felony child endangerment, and more after hitting another vehicle and power pole in Eureka

City council special meeting Tues April 23rd 4:00pm to interview and appoint council member to vacant position plus review of draft nuisance abatement ordinance

4.18.13 Bomb threat shuts down College of the Redwoods

6th Annual Remembering Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil April 25th 6-7:30pm

4.17.13 EPD Sergeant Adam Laird arrested for assault under color of authority

Iowa traffic stop leads back to Humboldt County, two residences searched in McKinleyville

4.16.13 Non partisan study finds 'indisputable' evidence of torture by the U.S. sanctioned at the highest levels - The Guardian Committee was chaired by Asa Hutchinson, former under secretary of homeland security under President George W. Bush

4.15.13 John McDonald arrested for terrorist threats after pursuit in Arcata

4.13.13 City Council meeting Tues 6:30pm Agenda - Special meeting 4:00pm to interview three candidates for vacant council position; Gordon Johnson, Carol Theuriet, Katherine Zingaro. Council to approve recommendation to not change 1st & 2nd Ave. to one-way streets, etc.

4.12.13 Robbery near McKinleyville results in arrest of two

Suicidal woman on Willow Creek Bridge saved by sheriff

4.11.13 Starfish Hero sponsors Autism Awareness Event April 20th 3-5:30pm

Wanted suspect, Brian Coffman, sought by sheriff

Judson Stiglich arrested for methamphetamine

Horse shot with arrow in Alton

IRS employee pleads guilty to tax fraud

Willits bypass pits CHP enforcers against tree-sitters - Sacramento Bee

Eureka homeless camp on fire - Lost Coast Outpost

McKinleyville man arrested in Fort Bragg assault - Willits News

4.6.13 Del Norte Co. District Attorney disbarred for prosecutorial misconduct - SF Gate

4.5.13 Massive leak reveals secrets of the rich who hide cash offshore - The Guardian

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

4.2.13 Abandoned puppies found near Fortuna

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Richard Green aka Firebaugh on Broadway

Hit & run accident follow up

EPD seeks public assistance in sexual assault investigation

4.1.13 Zero tolerance distracted driving enforcement operation

Successful search and rescue effort near Shelter Cove

1.29.13 Suspicious death at Centerville beach final update

Probe into missing city funds launched - Register Guard Small town opens up a criminal investigation into possible embezzlement by city employee. Insurance will cover any lost money...

Stolen news camera recovered, Edward Charles Vercoe sought

Vanguard Foundation president sentenced to prison for fraud and money laundering

Pentagon's massive expansion of 'cyber-security' unit is about everything except defense - The Guardian

1.28.13 KIEM Channel 3 News burglarized more!!!

1.24.13 Officer cleared and returned to duty after investigation into shooting

1.23.13 Nicholas Robinson arrested for heroin, methamphetamine in Manila

Suspicious death victim identified; Ike Densmore of Menlo Park

High risk missing person found

1.22.13 Stolen truck recovered in Eureka; David Fournier of Ferndale arrested

High risk missing person, Myra Sheek

Airline passenger pleads guilty to smuggling 995 grams of cocaine inside his body

1.21.13 Suspicious death of unidentified man found at Centerville Beach

EPD announces citizen recognition award program

Underage drinking decoy operation in Eureka

1.19.13 Robbery at Eureka Mall store, suspect escapes on foot after trying to steal a BMW

Car chase and officer involved shooting results in arrest of Elliott Walin and Jill Winnop near Loleta

1.18.13 City Council meeting of 1.15.13 is now Online! Part 1 and Part 2 Don't miss the brief discussion near the end of Part Two regarding the state of the roads in the Riverside Dr. area and how they could not have been resurfaced even if the voters had passed the $6 million dollar bond measure. Council member Wilson notes that the fact there is no asphalt to resurface on those roads should have been found by the person assessing them for the project originally.

Shotgun toting man arrested near Cutten Elementary

Large drug bust in Iowa leads back to Humboldt County; Christopher Luddie and Patrick Wall arrested

11 pounds of methamphetamine seized at Airport

Stolen property recovered in Fortuna, Gerald Newmaker arrested

Inmate jumps to their death at Humboldt County Jail

Hydesville marijuana grow investigation

1.16.13 Robert Wildman of Eureka pleads guilty to heroin distribution in federal court

Shooting at Samoa Beach leaves one person injured

Suggestions for new name of airport sought

1.14.13 Christina Copp arrested after police pursuit through Eureka leads to collision at Broadway & 14th

Sadie McCovey arrested for felony evasion after attempting to evade police on Hwy 96 in Hoopa and crashing down an embankment

Marijuana grow busted after HCSO responds to welfare check for a horse in McKinleyville

1.13.13 City Council meeting Tuesday Jan. 15th 6:30pm Agenda Packet Jack Thompson takes over as Mayor with Frank Wilson as Mayor Pro Tem. Agenda includes second public hearing and vote on medical marijuana ordinance, etc. The agenda packet includes the proposed ordinance, meeting minutes and a summary of all building permits issued during 2012.

1.10.13 Christopher Mell arrested yet again for drugs, weapons, etc.

Four defendants indicted for home invasion robberies dressed as police officers-including a former cop

1.7.13 Attempted armed robbery at Patriot Gas in Eureka, female suspect at large

Burglary in McKinleyville leads to arrest of Daniel Christie

Jeremiah Haynes arrested in stolen vehicle after pursuit through McKinleyville

Successful search and rescue for lost hikers in Headwaters Trail area

1.6.13 The 1.3.13 City Council Meeting Part 1 and Part 2 are online! Includes wastewater project update (pipe to run 60' under Eel River), medical marijuana public hearing, city rejoins League of Cities, etc.

1.4.13 Attorney billing statements received show $20,054.86 spent by the city to try and prevent the release of public records related to the Public Works Investigation Report. Combined with settlement for attorney fees brings the total cost to taxpayers at $35,054.86 spent by the city to try and bury the report.

Loren Wayne Milsap arrested for marijuana grow, hash, heroin, etc.

Residential burglary on Rohnerville Rd. suspects sought after using stolen credit cards at local casino

1.3.13 Christopher Jansen arrested for possession of child pornography

Motorcycle/automobile collision results in injuries and arrest for methamphetamine

Humboldt County GIS system property search

City Council meeting tonight 6:30pm - Agenda Includes public hearing on medical marijuana ordinance, update on wastewater treatment plant project, denial of water service extension to property on Monument Ave., etc.

1.1.13 Best Western armed robbery suspect arrested