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Blue Lake City Council Set to Hire Former County Supervisor Jill Duffy as New Interim City Manager
Photo via City of Blue Lake.###In the City of Blue Lake's ongoing game of musical chairs, Acting City Manager Dani Burkhart appears likely to be replaced tonight, at a special…
BUTLER FIRE UPDATE: Resources Shifted to Southern Perimeter as Containment Nears 50 Percent; Evacuation Orders, Warnings Remain in Place
…Near Knownothing Creek, the fire’s edge held well up to the western ridge at the10N07 Road. Crews monitored and patrolled the remaining unsecured fire edge to the west that is extremely…
OBITUARY: Natalie R. Turner, 1964-2025
…The family moved to Eureka, where Natalie attended school, after the flood. Natalie held many jobs over the years, preferring to follow a non-traditional path, reflecting a curious and searching soul…
OBITUARY: Paul McEwen III, 1962-2025
…He wrote many poems about the area. His poems were amazing. He was a logger, worked in the hay and collected rocks.He leaves behind many friends: Robin, Randy Jr. and Linda…
In Well-Attended Presentation, RCEA Representatives Say That Though Battery Storage Facility Risks Are Real, They’re Generally Safe
Representatives from Schatz Energy Research Center and the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) addressed a public meeting in Arcata last Wednesday to quell fears and answer questions about energy storage facilities. Energy…
How Will the Arcata Fire District Deal With Seven-Story Residential Buildings in the Future? On Wednesday, There'll be a Special Study Session Dealing With Just That Question
…That consultant's report is now in, and the Arcata City Council and the board of directors of the Arcata Fire District are set to get their first look at in at…
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Man Shot by Deputies in Glendale Saturday
…The firearm was recovered at the scene. In accordance with standard protocol, three HCSO deputies involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation…
Hospice of Humboldt Just Doubled Its Capacity for Inpatient Care, and It Aims to Double Palliative Care By Next Year
…And then once a year we take all the stones and put them on the Stream of Blessings in the back.”The rock path meanders through the underbrush and into the distance…
(PHOTOS) The Stranding and the Rescue of the Fishing Vessel Miss Jessie, Which Grounded Itself on the South Spit Friday Morning
…The helicopter aircrew arrived on scene at 1:27 a.m., hoisted all five people off the vessel and transported them to the Samoa Field Airport over two separate trips. The vessel…
FIRE UPDATE: Butler Fire Hits 21,000 Acres; 38 Percent Contained
…The predicted path of storms now covers the Butler Fire area, as well as the Etna base camp, beginning early in the afternoon. These predicted storms could bring lightning and erratic winds…
As Trump Takes on Education, Candidates Line Up for State’s Top Schools Job
Former speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon at the dais on May 31, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters…
OBITUARY: Donald Eugene Schmitter, 1944-2025
…He will be remembered dearly as a devoted husband and beloved big brother whose free spirit and generous heart touched all who knew him.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of…
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Fales, 1969-2025
…She believed deeply in the power of gratitude and generosity and live her convictions daily. She was known for her cards and tokens of thanks throughout the community.Tricia lived most of…
Wanted Felon Shot Dead Near Blue Lake in Standoff With Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies, Agency Reports
Photo by Gena Bernabe.###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:Humboldt County, CA– On July 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded…
SPRINTING ACROSS AMERICA: Week 13! An Interlude at the National Parks of the Great Mountain West
Seattle is just on the horizon for the final ballpark of the tour! Between Game #29 and Game #30, however, we managed to visit five national parks and a national memorial. (There…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: A New 353-Acre Reserve on Baduwa’t
…Yet Baduwa’t remains the least protected of all of the fabled “six rivers” of the California North Coast. The new reserve will help to protect some of the headwaters of the…
Juvenile Admits to Massive Tagging Spree at Newly Renovated Eureka Park
A Facebook post chronicling recent damage aesthetic damage at Eureka's Highland ParkEureka Police Department releaseOn July 22, 2025, at approximately 7:56 AM, a Community Service Officer (CSO) from the Eureka…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: ELTA-MANIA! The Exploits of the Fastest Woman in America Thrilled Her Hometown of Eureka, But the 1928 Summer Olympics Didn’t Go Exactly According to Plan
Elta thrills the spectators by defeating the favorite, Helen Filkey of Chicago, in the 100-yard dash at the 1927 national championship meet in Eureka. Photos via the Humboldt Historian.As all…
Newsom Ramps Up California Redistricting Threat as Texas Weighs New Republican Maps
…Greg Abbott earlier this month called a special session of the Legislature to redraw the maps. He is targeting four Democratic seats in the Dallas and Houston areas that the Trump administration…
POLL! Favorite PBS Show of All Time?
…Rogers' Neighborhood! The Electric Company! Reading Rainbow! Antiques Road Show! Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting! The French Chef! Newshour! Frontline! Nova! Bill Nye, the Science Guy! Some Ken Burns thing…
Sheriff’s Office Releases Name of Woman Killed in Broadway Crash on Monday
PREVIOUSLY:EPD Provides Timeline Of Yesterday’s Fatal Collision on Broadway, Confirms Deceased Driver Was Female###In response to an inquiry from the Outpost, Lt. Jesse Taylor of the Humboldt County Sheriff…
Local Bare-Knuckle Fighter Ryan Petersen Looks to Go 3-0 at Main Event Tonight in Philly
Petersen stands off with tonight's opponent Dustin Pague during Thursday's weigh-in. | Screenshot.###PREVIOUSLYHumboldt’s Ryan Petersen Brings Home the Win in His First BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting) Bout###Hydesville…
Humboldt’s Civil Grand Jury Issues Reports on the County’s Unfunded Pension Liabilities, Animal Rescue Network, Inmate Voting Rights and More
File photo by Andrew Goff.###It's that time of year again! No, we're not talking about the annual "Get Out and Play Day," though that's awesome, too. We mean…
PG&E Files Its Application to Surrender its Hydropower License, Paving the Way for the Removal of the Potter Valley Dams on the Eel River
…The removal of the two PG&E dams will allow fish to access habitat in the Upper Eel River watershed. “Decommissioning the Potter Valley Project and removing the dams is in the…
BUTLER FIRE UPDATE: Rain Last Night Helped Firefighters Gain Ground, But There is Still a Red Flag Warning in Effect; Virtual Community Meeting Tonight
…The California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 has officially taken command of the Orleans Complex Fire. and is now in unified command with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and the Office…
(AUDIO) Sitting Indoors in Eureka This Weekend is Strongly Discouraged. Here’s Why.
…There are a variety of events and activities taking place at over 15 different locations all over the City of Eureka, and they are all FREE for participants. Toby in the Morning…
‘Let’s Do This the Right Way’: Great Redwood Trail Agency Adopts a New Approach to Illegal Camping, Dumping Along the Defunct Railroad
The People of New Directions team clear out an illegal dump site along the defunct rail line in Arcata. | Photo: John Shelter###As plans for the Great Redwood Trail move steadily ahead…
California’s NPR and PBS Stations Will Cut Staff and Programs After Funding Slashed
KEET-TV’s studio is located at the top of Humboldt Hill. | Photo by Andrew Goff.###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### Dozens of California public…
OBITUARY: Ruby Huck, 1934-2025
…She was the matriarch of the family, full of stories, quick wit, and sweetness until the very end. Born and raised in Antlers, Oklahoma, Ruby often shared memories of her childhood, how…
OBITUARY: Melvin (Sam) Roy McCornack, 1940-2025
Melvin (Sam) Roy McCornack passed away in his home June 15, 2025 at the age of 84 years. He was a long-time resident of Humboldt County. He was well known for…