Arthur Henry Lange was born on July 14, 1943 to Fred and Lula Lange in Willamina, Oregon and unexpectedly passed away on November 9, 2024, in Eureka.

Art was a true and proud Navy man, entering the services at the young age of 17 years old. Art met Linda and soon they were married on December 5, 1964. Art and Linda traveled a lot across the states. Upon traveling they would often go to Crazy Horse, South Dakota and even make their way to Alaska. They loved attending pow-wows, especially Gathering of the Nations.

Art was an avid hunter, and you could always find him up in the hills Linda. Art had a passion for fishing. He took pride in his boat and was always out in the water. Art also had a love for cars, you could always find him at any car show, traveling all over the states entering car shows. One of his greatest prize possessions was his and Linda’s 1972 Mustang Mach 1, as they won many trophies for that car.

Art had a devotion as an antique collector with an eye for rocks, gold mining, Native American baskets and artwork, valuable Winchester guns and other knick-knacks.

Art started Pacific Northwest Builders, which was his own construction company that he built from the ground up, and worked many years throughout Humboldt County and neighboring counties, Art was always willing to teach and educate anyone and everyone with his knowledge of carpentry. Art was a proud member of the Local Carpenter’s Union Local 751; he worked on several bridges up until his retirement. Arthur was proceeded in death by the love of his life of 57 years Linda Lange.

Art leaves behind his son Terry (Betty) Lange, daughter Diana Morgan, his grandchildren Mathew Lange, Melody Wolff, James (Heather) Holdner, and Alicia Morgan along with several great grandchildren. Art also leaves behind special cousins Pauline, Jason, Jerry among other family members. A special thank you to Wonder Brothers Auto Body for a lifelong friendship.

A life celebration will be held on February 8, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at the Wiyot Tribe, 1000 Wiyot Dr., Loleta, California (Please bring a dish and memories of Art to share).

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, David Vern Lovfald, on November 26, 2024.

Dave was born in Eureka on October 10, 1956 to Dorothy and Gerald Lovfald. On top of being well-liked by everyone who knew him, Dave was a natural athlete. He excelled in baseball and basketball but his true love was golf. After graduating from Eureka High School, he went on to play golf for Utah State where he still holds many records. He was a lifetime member of the PGA and went on to have a successful career in golf, winning numerous tournaments. He set the course record at the Eureka Municipal Golf Course and came very close to setting course records at various courses in California and Oregon as well. Anyone who had the pleasure of playing golf with Dave knows what a truly gifted golfer and great person Dave was. He had an uncanny shot-making ability that people talk about and will remember for years to come. Dave went on to become the head professional and retired from the Eureka Muni, where he worked for many years.

When he wasn’t at the golf course, Dave enjoyed walking the family’s dogs and gaming at the casinos.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Gerald. He leaves his brothers Jeff and Steve (Sandy), along with his nieces Hannah, Tara, Cheyenne, Ariana and his nephew Brandon. Dave will be remembered and missed by many in the community.

There will be a celebration of life for Dave to be held at the Eureka Muni on Saturday, May 24 at 4 o’clock. Anyone who knew Dave is welcome to come and share their stories about their times with Dave.

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Bary Leonard Jones passed away on November 27, 2024 after a short illness. He was born on December 23, 1956 at the old Scotia Hospital and grew up in Shively.

In his youth, Bary loved to fish and hunt. He was always bringing home plenty of fresh venison, quail, salmon, and steelhead. He also loved gardening. His summers were spent on the family 10-acre farm growing fruits and vegetables.

Bary worked for Pacific Lumber Company, and then for Schmidbauer Lumber. After his retirement, he made his home in Eureka. He loved living on the Waterfront and enjoyed his new found independence and the social activities there.

Bary was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, Enoch (Bear Hunter) and Essie Jones. Bary is survived by his siblings, Stephen Jones, Patricia Bugbee (Bill) and Walter Jones. He leaves behind three nieces and two nephews: Samantha, Holly, Jessie, Luke, and Ivan; four great-nephews and one great-niece: Troy, Bearett, Alexis, Jason and Dax.

We will miss you, our Dear brother, uncle, and friend. We love you very much. We will see you again in Jehovah’s new world, when the earth becomes a Paradise. We have that promise and hope found at Revelation 21:4. It reads, “And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more. Neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”

There will be a private family memorial held along the banks of the Eel River, amongst the Redwoods, a place that Bary truly loved.

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The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Bary Jones’ loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines here. Email news@lostcoastoutpost.com.

Newsom. Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Press release from the office of Governor Gavin Newsom:

Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties to support the emergency response to this morning’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The Governor was briefed on the earthquake earlier today from state emergency officials.

“Today’s emergency proclamation will allow more resources to go where needed for emergency response to this morning’s earthquake. I am grateful for the robust system our state has in place that worked as intended today and kept people safe and informed.”
— Gov. Gavin Newsom

The text of today’s emergency proclamation can be found here.

The Governor has directed state agencies and departments to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all activities consistent with the direction of the Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan. The proclamation additionally authorizes state agencies to enter into contracts to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary to quickly assist with the response to and recovery from the impacts of the earthquake, allows fairgrounds and state property to be used for sheltering, and allows for the mobilization of CalGuard to support disaster relief.

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UPDATE, 1:35 p.m.: Groceries Down in Shelter Cove

Lots of groceries tumbled off the shelves at the Shelter Cove General Store, but they’re reporting on Facebook that the store is back open. Quick turnaround, folks!

— Ryan Burns

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UPDATE, 12:07 p.m.: Aftershocks Keep Rolling In

Map via USGS.

Dozens Hundreds of aftershocks have followed this morning’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake, which is receiving national news coverage. 

The United States Geological Survey’s earthquake website is keeping tabs on those measuring 3.0 and higher. 

— Ryan Burns

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The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning for a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Humboldt County just before 11 a.m. If you’re in a coastal area, move inland to higher ground. The warning is expected to end at 12:30 p.m.

“Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring,” according to an alert from NWS.  “Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest.”

Traffic is backed up along Highway 101 here in Eureka, but as far as we can tell, all major thoroughfares remain open. Several power outages are also being reported across the county. 

We’ll continue to update this post as new information comes in. Send pictures of earthquake damage to news@lostcoastoutpost.com or drop them in the comment section.

There is a tsunami warning in effect.  Get out of the tsunami zone immediately.

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Press release from Eureka Cultural Arts District:

Eureka, CA –  The Eureka Cultural Arts District is pleased to announce grant funding opportunities for artists and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, made possible by the California Arts Council. This grant program aims to support projects by Humboldt County artists that benefit the community, offering an opportunity for artists and cultural leaders to develop creative strategies that address the unique challenges of our time.

Grant awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 are available to support projects taking place between December 5, 2024, and January 29, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for local artists, cultural organizations, and community leaders to bring their visions to life and enrich the festive season in Eureka.

Grants may be awarded for projects such as:

• Community holiday activities
  Activities or events that promote art or culture
  Creating public art (e.g., murals, performances, or socially engaged projects)
• Hosting symposiums, forums, or exhibitions on topics addressing community needs
  Offering community workshops, series, or other educational experiences
• Addressing public health or safety concerns through creative work
• Tackling environmental issues with artistic solutions
• Developing strategies that promote community resilience
• Engaging under-resourced communities in creative efforts that foster well-being
• Providing workforce opportunities through arts and culture
• Programs that enhance the quality of life for Humboldt County residents and visitors
  Street parties that bring together community
• Events that celebrate diversity. Holiday events.
• Theatre readings
• Pop-up productions or shows

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. For more details and to submit your application, please visit  https://www.eurekaculturaldistrict.org/