Housing & Development · Humboldt County
The Wiyot Tribe published a video, "Wigi Past Present Future Story," warning that the proposed Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal Project on the Samoa Peninsula could significantly impact Tuluwat Island and alter Humboldt Bay ecology. Tribal Administrator Michelle Vassel urged residents to view the project as part of a larger North Coast offshore wind plan and called for ongoing tribal consultation with the Harbor District. Two CEQA scoping meetings are scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall (1018 S H Street) and Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Samoa Cookhouse (908 Vance Avenue). Written comments on the Notice of Preparation must be received or postmarked by Monday, Dec. 7, via email to projectcomments@humboldtbay.org or mail to Chris Mikkelson, Humboldt Bay Harbor District, P.O. Box 1030, Eureka, CA 95502-1030.
Local Politics · Humboldt County
Humboldt County Registrar of Voters Juan Pablo Cervantes said a U.S. Department of Justice letter received Monday demanding 48-hour verification of ballots sent to listed individuals contains nothing actionable and will not change the county's ballot processing. The letter, signed by U.S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian, asked the office to identify non-citizens among voters on an attached list and provide registration documents. Cervantes noted that new state election code could extend voting hours if federal law enforcement activity occurs within 100 to 200 feet of polling locations, potentially delaying results reporting countywide. As of Wednesday noon, the office had received 18,205 ballots, approximately 5,000 ahead of the primary election pace. Cervantes encouraged voters with concerns about mail delivery to drop ballots at designated boxes or vote in person.
Public Safety · Humboldt County
Local emergency personnel from Del Norte and Humboldt counties, joined by Cal OES and federal representatives, met Wednesday at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds for the 2026 Cascadia Surge tabletop exercise. The scenario simulated a magnitude 9 earthquake on the Cascadia Fault and resulting tsunami affecting 78,100 survivors across the North Coast. Participants worked through air bridge, maritime, and ground-phase supply distribution challenges after all major highways were knocked out in the simulation. Cal OES program manager Russ Eads designed the sixth edition of the exercise, which previously focused on maritime operations.
Public Safety
The National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory valid for Friday, October 30, from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. The warning covers Northern Coastal and Interior Humboldt counties, Northwestern and Northeastern Interior Mendocino counties, and Lake County. Temperatures as low as 33 degrees are expected, which could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Residents are advised to cover tender plants or move them indoors before sunset.
