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China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (426+ words) Xi and Kim on Tuesday visited a North Korea-China friendship tower honoring Chinese soldiers who fought alongside North Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War. They stressed the importance of carrying forward the countries" traditional friendship and spirit of resistance against the…...
Eel River cities confront contract failures with Miranda's Rescue
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (609+ words) Local police departments in Ferndale, Fortuna and Rio Dell have halted all animal transfers to Miranda's Rescue after a Humboldt County Sheriff's Office investigation into the nonprofit's operations was announced this May. The investigation, launched in April, centers on allegations…...
Hundreds gather for Southern Humboldt Wildland Readiness Drill
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (354+ words) This Sunday, more than 240 volunteer firefighters, emergency responders, tribal leaders, public officials and community partners gathered on June 7 at Southern Humboldt Community Park for the Southern Humboldt Wildland Readiness Drill. A press release published on the occasion noted that organizers…...
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (1020+ words) By JAMES ROBSON, AP Soccer Writer The wait is over for the biggest World Cup ever with 48 teams, 104 matches, three host nations and a slew of questions and controversies swirling around the highly scrutinzed event that will last for nearly…...
For retired teachers " Times-Standard
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (146+ words) For retired teachers Times-Standard The California Retired Teachers Association, North Coast Division recently enjoyed its "Welcome to Summer" luncheon at the Sequoia Conference Center in Eureka. Food was prepared by C & C Catering and Diana Schoenfeld presented the program, "Schoolhouse…...
Man in Texas is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United flight to Los Angeles
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (404+ words) A Texas man is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United Airlines flight before he was found hiding in a restroom, forcing the plane back to the gate before it could take off at Houston's…...
You and the Law | These 2 Books Prove That Common Sense Still Wins
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (874+ words) Several months ago, I reviewed Wealth Your Way: A Simple Path to Financial Freedom by Cosmo De Stefano, a financial strategist, retired CPA and fellow Kiplinger. com contributor. The book's central idea is that financial freedom is achievable through simple,…...
Eureka Transportation Safety Commission to present G Street Bike Boulevard draft on Tuesday
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (186+ words) The Eureka Transportation Safety Commission will present the draft design for the proposed G Street Bike Boulevard at its meeting Tuesday, June 9, at 3: 30 p. m. in Council Chambers. The session is open to the public both in person and via Zoom, and…...
Good Work | Humboldt Sponsors started in a garage; now, it provides $100, 000 annually to help kids
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (328+ words) Humboldt Sponsors has been around for a while. The effort began, like many startups, in a garage, specifically as a small rummage sale hosted by a group of caring women. It's been an incorporated nonprofit since 1971, but the group was…...
Humboldt Crabs, Providence celebrate cancer survivors
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (845+ words) This weekend, Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka and the Humboldt Crabs baseball organization hosted a National Cancer Survivors Day event at the Arcata Ball Park. The celebration took place on June 7, during the third game of a homestand where…...