Solaster (Smooth sun stars)

CHP: Traffic Collision Involving White Honda Fit and White Sedan on Highway 101 North at 14th Street Offramp Results in No Injuries 9:08 a.m.
OUTAGE: Power Outage in Hydesville; 3 Customers Affected 9:02 a.m.
HIGHWAYS: Route 299 One-way Traffic Operation 9 a.m.
HIGHWAYS: Route 299 One-way Traffic Operation 9 a.m.
APD: <a href="https://lostcoastoutpost.com/patrolled/arcata/2026/may/13/#incident-1165318">VEHICLE INVESTIGATION &#8212; 4900 block of VALLEY WEST BLVD 8:56 a.m.
HIGHWAYS: Northbound 101 Off Ramp Full Closure 8:54 a.m.
UPD: <a href="https://lostcoastoutpost.com/patrolled/university/2026/may/13/#incident-1165311">Traffic Stop &#8212; College Creek Field 8:53 a.m.

Solaster stimpsoni. Photo: (c) Vashon Nature Center Data Technician, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Solaster is a genus of sea stars in the family Solasteridae.

Species: Solaster dawsoni (Morning sun star)

Species: Solaster stimpsoni (Striped sun star)