On Saturday, November 12, the Northern California Condor Restoration Program performed x-rays on two elk that were illegally killed in an area frequented by the recently released condors. One of the carcasses contained enough lead to kill several condors.
The annual musical chairs at the Crescent City Council moved some people and authority around and saw one councilor opt out and resign from council at Monday’s meeting on the holiday week.
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• Randolph Alejo Jr., 53, of Crescent City, was convicted of theft/larceny and was sentenced to one year of probation, five days in jail and a fine of $671.
The weather is turning cold and with that comes the chance of ice and snow.
A study led by an Oregon State University pharmaceutical sciences researcher has produced a proof of principle for a new “universal” means of treating COVID-19.
A team of 22 scientists from the Oregon State University-led Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, or COLDEX, is headed to Antarctica for the first field season in its pursuit of the Earth’s oldest ice and the climate records preserved in it.
The year 2020 was difficult for many types of businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered the way we engage the economy.
Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) decision today to issue a license surrender order that clears the way for removal of four Klamath River dams and the largest river restoration effort in history.
Breeding season for federally threatened Western snowy plovers has officially come to an end. This doesn’t mean that plovers get to relax and enjoy the fall and winter seasons with pumpkin spice lattes or eggnog, however. Instead, plovers must continue to forage for food and work to stay war…
The U.S. chapter of Women’s Declaration International (WDI USA) will host a women’s rights rally at the René C. Davidson courthouse in Oakland on Monday, December 5, 2022, the day convicted triple-murderer Dana Rivers returns to court for the sanity phase of the proceedings. The rally will t…
Two more Northern California Condors are flying over the redwoods thanks to the Restoration Program. Earlier this month, the two condors were released over Yurok Tribal lands.
Redwood National and State Parks ("Parks") and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation (“Nation”) have collaborated to rename Peacock Bar. In 2019, the Governor of California established the Truth and Healing Council in an effort to reexamine the historical relationship between the State and Indigenous Pe…
Using natural products such as hemp to treat COVID-19 will be the topic of Oregon State University's Science Pub event at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.
• Ronald Arlen Bates, Jr., 40, of Crescent City, was convicted of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily harm and was sentenced two years in prison and a fine of $1,190. In a second case, he was convicted of obstruct/resist executive officer and was sentenced to 176 days in…
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the reopening of many of its license sales offices following their closure in 2020 to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season opener is delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast. Pre-season testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid also was detected in some crab viscera (guts).
The exciting king tides are here once again, being the first of the annual highest tides of the winter. The tides arrive just in time for Thanksgiving weekend along the Oregon coast. This coming weekend will make for the strongest tides of the year in Oregon, and are extremely dangerous.
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $3 million to an Oregon State University researcher to lead the development of a new, high-energy-density battery that does not rely on rare elements.
What you are paying at the pump continues to fall.
The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports three small undersea earthquakes in the past several days off the Oregon Coast.
Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has teamed up with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) to introduce the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act.
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
• Vincent Wendell Barker, 40, of Crescent City, was convicted of hits and run resulting in property damage and was sentenced to one year of probation, 30 days in jail and a fine of $1,305. In a second case, Barker was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to one year …
College of the Redwoods and Arcata High School will co-sponsor the Old Town Turkey Trot, a beloved community running event on Thursday, November 24th at 9:00 am. A local Thanksgiving Day tradition for over twenty years, CR invites the community to come join the fun family atmosphere and make…
Due to current forest fuel conditions, and with recent and forecasted rain, the CAL FIRE Humboldt – Del Norte Unit is lifting its requirement for residents to possess a burn permit. This was effective November 14. This applies to residents within state responsibility Areas of Humboldt, Del N…
An estimated 2,070 ballots were tabulated by the Del Norte election office Tuesday afternoon, providing final results of the general election. In all, 8,286 votes were cast, with 54.2% of registered voters casting ballots.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce the closure of all recreational crabbing on the southern Oregon coast from Takenitch Creek (north of Winchester Bay) at N 44° 47’, to the California border due to elevated levels of domoic acid toxin…
Concern, but hope comes from journalist and author Sam Quinones about the grim reality that fentanyl and methamphetamine have caused across the United States.
A survey of the partners and spouses of federal wildland firefighters was conducted in the summer of 2021 by Grassroots Wildland Firefighters (GRWFF), an advocacy group of current and former federal wildland firefighters. The survey results clearly demonstrated the toll this demanding job ta…
Researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have taken a key step toward improving and lengthening the lives of cystic fibrosis patients, who experience chronically clogged airways and a dramatically shortened life expectancy.
Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg), along with other local, state and federal elected officials have been meeting with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to get answers about transmission capacity issues in southern Humboldt County and on November 1, PG&E made a presentation to the …
November 17th is the Great American Smokeout. Every year on the 3rd Thursday of November, this day is an opportunity to work towards a healthier, tobacco-free community. Whether that means taking the first step towards quitting tobacco yourself or helping someone you know quit, there are lot…
The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member to its team.
Climate change is causing sea levels around the world to rise, which is impacting Oregon’s coastlines and coastal communities, according to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (ODLC).
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening.
The National Weather Service is advising beachgoers to be aware of sneaker waves.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded Oregon State University and its research partners $4.2 million to investigate how multiple climate change-related stressors are impacting marine ecosystems off the coast of Oregon, Washington and Northern California.
• Roman Xavier Cromwell, 30, of Crescent City, was convicted of attempted furnishing of a controlled substance and was sentenced to one year in jail and a fine of $370.
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation (“Nation”) and Redwood National and State Parks (Parks) are excited to announce the completion of a new trail in Del Norte County. The trail is named Xaa-yuu-chit Tes-dvm, whichtranslates to High-Status-Stream/River Trail.
When Veterans Day parade goers arrive at the Point of Honor Friday at 11 a.m. to remember the veterans who served, they’ll be greeted by a heartening surprise.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic ac…
Unofficial election night returns for the 2022 Del County General election have been tabulated by Elections Clerk Alissia Northrup.
Governor Gavin Newsom again lost another Del Norte County election, while cruising to re-election for his second term. Brian Dahle beat Newsom by the same margin he lost the statewide race: 60 percent to 40 percent.
In honor of the Veterans Day Holiday, the US Post Office will be closed on November 11th, 2022. Your Friday, November 11th Print Edition of The Triplciate will arrive on Saturday the 12th.
The same dynamic affected (CA-2 ) Congressman Jared Huffman (D) State Senator Mike McGuire (D) and Assemblymember Jim Wood (D) Each of the incumbents lost to challengers Douglas Brower, Gene Yoon and Charlotte Svolos, respectively 55 percent to 45 percent in Del Norte County while easily wi…
Unofficial election night returns for the 2022 Del County General election have been tabulated by Elections Clerk Alissia Northrup.
Oregon will receive $1,116,626 in federal grants is coming to Oregon to improve air quality monitoring in communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution.
