Kevin Hoover


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Someone is attacking our street trees

Update: a suspect has been arrested. – Ed. Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – In March, Arcata got 115 trees greener with the appearance of new western red cedar, vine, Bowhall and big leaf maple and red flowering currant trees on Arcata’s streets. This thanks to a PG&E grant, the basic idea being to sequester carbon and further... READ MORE >

Of Karlie and Kyle and ounces of heroin

City of Arcata PRESS RELEASE TWO ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF HEROIN FOR SALE On Wednesday, May 17 at about 8:06 a.m., officers from the Arcata Police Department were dispatched to the area of Grant and Baldwin streets on a report of a suspicious vehicle.  The reporting party told APD there was drug paraphernalia in plain view associated with a female occupant inside... READ MORE >

Work on Humboldt Bay Trail North is proceeding nicely

Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union HUMBOLDT BAY – Even during its symbolic groundbreaking two weeks ago, McCullough Construction’s heavy equipment could be heard just up the path, already blazing the Humboldt Bay Trail North, which will connect Arcata with Bracut and eventually, Eureka. At this point, the work is underway in earnest. “Things are progressing quite well,” said Dena... READ MORE >

Bunches of briefs, May 17, 2017

VIDEO GAMES AT THE LIBRARY The McKinleyville Library, 1606 Pickett Rd., hosts a video game program Wednesday, May 17 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room. All are invited to play games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Minecraft, Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, and more family friendly games that are easy to learn and fun to play... READ MORE >

A Mother’s Day gift to the Earth

FOR MOM Someone honored their dear mom on Mother’s Day by dumping this wretched refuse on the banks of Liscom Slough on the Arcata Bottom. Eco-heroes Ted Halstead and George Ziminsky cleaned it all up. Nearby, a car that broke down was left out there for a few nights, and was gradually stripped of its battery and other items. The... READ MORE >

Book Review: Hiking Humboldt Vol. 2 offers wondrous walking choices

Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail last year, I spent time in towns like Kernville, Lone Pine and Mammoth Lakes between stretches in the outback. After a shower, a burrito and a beer or three, I’d look up at the distant mountains and know that embedded deep within, out of sight, were... READ MORE >

Mad River Union May 17, 2017 Mobile Edition

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Mad River Union May 17, 2017 Edition

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Residents ask for McK Town Center

Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – A group of McKinleyville residents is once again trying to rekindle an effort to create a town center in the unincorporated community. The McKinleyville Organizing Committee is holding a special meeting Thursday, May 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Rd. in McKinleyville to talk about the... READ MORE >

Supervisors consider role of Measure Z committee

Daniel Mintz Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – The role of Humboldt County’s advisory committee on Measure Z public safety tax spending was discussed by county supervisors as they gave direction to spend on items outside of the committee’s recommendations. The county’s Board of Supervisors was given a budget update and made several decisions – including giving direction on the use... READ MORE >