Local McKinleyville resident Mary Burke held a strong lead in the 5th District supervisor race Tuesday night, finishing well ahead of Evan Schwartz in Humboldt County’s final election night count.

In the Fifth District, with 3,710 votes counted, supervisor candidate Mary Burke — the heir apparent, endorsed by Steve Madrone and most mainstream organizations that customarily endorse people — has ...

My family has 7 generations in Humboldt County. I grew up here, left for opportunities, came back, left again, then moved ...

Editor: It’s election time and the hand painted campaign signs for Mary Burke are in full bloom everywhere in McKinleyville and beyond! Many years ago a friend suggested we hand paint signs to invite ...

Humboldt County 5th District Supervisor Steve Madrone recently decided he won’t seek reelection in 2026. “I’m gonna be 74 years old, and I want more time with my sweetheart, my grandkids and my great ...