Kym Kemp

@KymKemp

Reporter, photographer, Humboldt fan.

Humboldt

Joined January 2010

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Kym Kemp@KymKemp · 10 h

Wildfire near Covelo could burn hundreds of acres, evacuations underway #medicinefire kymkemp.com/2025/07/27/wil…

KymKemp's tweet card. A fast-moving wildfire is tearing through the Covelo countryside this afternoon, prompting evacuation orders, a three-alarm response, and reports of RV trailers and other structures catching fire…

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Kym Kemp@KymKemp · 16 h

Juvenile Suspect Identified in Highland Park Vandalism Case kymkemp.com/2025/07/27/juv… #EurekaCA #HighlandPark #Vandalism #JuvenileCrime #EPD #CommunitySafety #Graffiti #HumboldtCounty

KymKemp's tweet card. After graffiti was reported at Highland Park on the morning of July 22, Eureka Police identified a juvenile suspect who admitted to the vandalism. The case has been referred to Juvenile Probation for…

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · 18 h

Safeway Stores to Remain Open as Union Reaches Tentative Deal with Company Safeway shoppers in Humboldt County can breathe a sigh of relief—there will be no strike or store closures. kymkemp.com/2025/07/27/saf…

KymKemp's tweet card. Safeway shoppers in Humboldt County can breathe a sigh of relief—there will be no strike or store closures.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · 18 h

[UPDATE 8:10 a.m.] Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Glendale kymkemp.com/2025/07/27/off…

KymKemp's tweet card. CPR was reportedly in progress on one person.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · 19 h

Humboldt County Progress on ADA Projects Strong, But Some Fixes Target Buildings County May Leave Behind kymkemp.com/2025/07/27/hum…

KymKemp's tweet card. “We have not been in contact with the DOJ, and quite honestly, we hope to not have to communicate with the DOJ over our ADA compliance,” said Assistant County Administrative Officer Karen Clower.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · 20 h

Coasties Rescue Five after Boat Runs Aground in Humboldt County "[T]he vessel became disabled in the surf and ran aground." kymkemp.com/2025/07/27/coa…

KymKemp's tweet card. “[T]he vessel became disabled in the surf and ran aground.”…

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 27

[UPDATE 9:47 p.m.: Live Video] Shooting Incident on Glendale Drive Under Investigation, CPR Was Performed kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/sho…

KymKemp's tweet card. CPR was performed on a man who reportedly was seriously injured during a law enforcement incident in the 1600 block of Glendale Drive in Glendale this evening. While details remain unconfirmed by…

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

Woman Receives Major Injuries After Vehicle Plunges Off Trinity Dam Blvd Embankment kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/wom…

KymKemp's tweet card. Initial reports indicated the vehicle left the roadway and traveled approximately 20 feet down the hillside. The driver, an adult woman, managed to climb back up to the road and was later confirmed...

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

Family Seeks Support After Young Girl Airlifted to UCSF with Rare Autoimmune Diagnosis kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/fam… #CanYouHelp #LilyBenson #GoFundMe #ITP #UCSFChildrensHospital #HumboldtCounty #SupportLocalFamilies #CommunityCare

KymKemp's tweet card. Lily Benson was recently diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura and is now receiving care at UCSF. A GoFundMe has been created to support her family with medical and travel expenses during…

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

#RedFire Ignites West of Redway; Air and Ground Resources Responding kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/red…

KymKemp's tweet card. The fire appears to be located in rugged terrain, making access difficult.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

Letter: McKinleyville Residents Call for Delay on Town Center Vote Until Public Review Period Met kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/let… #LettersToTheEditor #McKinleyville #TownCenterPlan #CEQA #PublicComment #MMAC #HumboldtCountyPlanning

KymKemp's tweet card. In advance of the July 30 MMAC Special Meeting, local residents call on the committee to postpone any recommendation on the Town Center Ordinance, citing CEQA requirements for public review of the…

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

A Friday afternoon disturbance at the Wiyot Tribal Office in Loleta led to the arrest of Henry James. kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/man… #Loleta #WiyotTribe #HumboldtCounty #HCSO #EmergencyResponse #GunThreat #911Misuse #PublicSafety

KymKemp's tweet card. A Friday afternoon disturbance at the Wiyot Tribal Office in Loleta led to the arrest of Henry James.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

Eel River Deal Trades Dam Removal for Monitored Diversion and Restoration Funds kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/eel… #EelRiver #DamRemoval #WaterAgreement #TribalJustice #EnvironmentalRestoration #PotterValleyProject #RiverRecovery

KymKemp's tweet card. Environmental groups, tribes, counties, and water agencies have united behind a deal to remove two Eel River dams, build a new diversion facility, and channel over $1.75 million annually toward...

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Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

CHP Stops Fleeing Camry with Spike Strip; Passenger Found Unresponsive kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/chp…

KymKemp's tweet card. After fleeing through a construction zone in northern Mendocino and crossing into Humboldt County with CHP in pursuit, the suspects were forcibly stopped with a spike strip near Dean Creek.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

Lawrence “Abe” Sousa: ‘His entire life revolved around people” kymkemp.com/2025/07/26/law…

KymKemp's tweet card. “We lost track of how many antique cars he bought, rehabbed, drove around, and eventually let go.”…

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 26

Woman Found Hypothermic After 25–35 Minutes in Ocean Near Westport kymkemp.com/2025/07/25/wom…

KymKemp's tweet card. A 49-year-old woman was located Friday night near Howard Creek Beach after reportedly spending up to 35 minutes in the Pacific Ocean.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 25

A vegetation fire broke out near Dean Creek Road this afternoon, with CAL FIRE reporting five acres burned and potential for 15. Multiple engines, aircraft, and local crews are responding as a visible smoke column rises east of Highway 101. kymkemp.com/2025/07/25/dea… #DeanFire

KymKemp's tweet card. A vegetation fire broke out near Dean Creek Road this afternoon, with CAL FIRE reporting five acres burned and potential for 15. Multiple engines, aircraft, and local crews are responding as a...

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 25

CDPH Urges Families to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines as School Year Approaches kymkemp.com/2025/07/25/cdp…

KymKemp's tweet card. During National Immunization Awareness Month, health officials emphasize the importance of routine vaccines to prevent disease outbreaks and keep California children healthy and in school.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 25

Crews from CAL FIRE, Mt. Shasta Fire, and Mt. Shasta Ambulance rescued a hiker in distress on Black Butte’s steep southern slope Monday evening. kymkemp.com/2025/07/25/hik… #BlackButte #SiskiyouCounty #CALFIRE #SearchAndRescue

KymKemp's tweet card. Crews from CAL FIRE, Mt. Shasta Fire, and Mt. Shasta Ambulance rescued a hiker in distress on Black Butte’s steep southern slope Monday evening.

Kym Kemp@KymKemp · Jul 25

Free Range Photography: Young Eagle Takes Flight in Benbow kymkemp.com/2025/07/25/fre… #BenbowEagles #HumboldtWildlife #BirdWatching #FreeRangePhotography #BaldEagle #NatureJournal

KymKemp's tweet card. In her latest nature dispatch, Ann Constantino captures the moment a juvenile bald eagle takes flight from its Benbow nest—reminding readers that patience and quiet observation often bring the…