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HUMBOLDT BAYWATCH: Thatcher Ants Rule Everything Around Me

…by getting the 411 on this creature or that.This week, Michelle Kunst of the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust stops by to drop some knowledge on one of Midge's very favoritest…

Yurok Tribal Members Can Now Gather Plants and Minerals on State Park Lands Within Their Ancestral Territory

…Sue-meg State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park (south of Damnation Creek), Trinidad State Beach and the Harry A. Merlo State…

This Guy Tried to Steal a Catalytic Converter Off a Car Parked at Luffenholtz Beach, Says the Sheriff’s Office

…4, 2022, at about 8:20 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Luffenholtz Beach, near Trinidad, for the report of an attempted theft of a catalytic converter.The…

Do You Have What it Takes to Serve in a Time of Crisis? Because the Red Cross Needs to Beef Up its Local Disaster Action Team

…Due to their proximity to where our response vehicles are staged, we are currently focusing our search for volunteers on the communities Trinidad, McKinleyville, Arcata, and Blue Lake. Our team serves all…

How Can We Develop Local Economic Growth? Tell Humboldt County Staff During Tonight’s Community Meeting in Fortuna

…at Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity Street, TrinidadWillow Creek: Friday, September 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Willow Creek Vets Hall (Ironside Post 9561), 20 Kimtu Road, Willow CreekMore information…

OBITUARY: Tyna Lee Masters, 1943-2022

…Masters; her mother, Tyna Violet Rimbey (former Westhaven postmaster), who passed away in 1995; and her aunt and uncle Hazel and Slim Bathurst.Tyna started school in Trinidad Elementary then went to…

OBITUARY: Joan Marie DaMant, 1934-2022

…and then to Trinidad in the early 1990s. Joan remained by Bob’s side until his passing in 1995.In December of 1995 Joan had a sweet whirlwind romance with the final…

SMOKE OUTLOOK: Hazardous Conditions East of the Humboldt/Trinity Line; ‘Unhealthy’ to ‘Very Unhealthy’ Conditions in Willow Creek/Hyampom

…Eureka (including Scotia to Trinidad) – Good air quality conditions Hoopa – Moderate to USG, with periods of Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy Orleans – Moderate, with periods of Unhealthy mid-afternoon into evening Garberville & Redway…

OBITUARY: William R. Crutchfield, 1985-2022

…Growing up they had the best of times being mischievous and running around on the beaches of Trinidad together, always laughing at everything. William always being the ringleader, with no fear he…

OBITUARY: Scott Edward Messer Sr., 1956-2022

…Bragg, Humboldt and Trinidad Bays, the Marble Mountains, Trinity Alps and points beyond. He was a strong capable outdoorsman with notable physical coordination. A true renaissance man, Scott could construct or repair…

OBITUARY: Melissa Jensen, 1977-2022

…Melissa and Dave decided to settle down and got married on the top of Trinidad Head and had a beautiful boy named Aidan, who was born August of 2002. Although their relationship…

Yurok Tribe and Housing Authority Purchase Three Acres in Trinidad With Plans to Build Up to Five Family Homes

…They also changed the name from Chue-rey to Trinidad.Trinidad is part of the Yurok Tribe’s Orick District. One of seven districts, the Orick District extends south from the center…

OBITUARY: Willam B. (‘Billy’) Burke, 1935-2022

…He loved everything about Humboldt County, and he enjoyed hiking in the woods and climbing Trinidad Head. He loved working outdoors and gardening and had worked as the groundskeeper for the Trinidad…

Group of Local Pharmacists Look to Bring Back the Personal Touch With New McKinleyville Drug Store

…Redwood Community will have a full-time delivery driver on staff and will provide delivery anywhere between Trinidad and Eureka. Delivery is free for anywhere within a seven-mile radius of the…

OBITUARY: Mary Ellen LeVaugh, 1936-2022

…Mary resided in Humboldt County all of her life, living in Crannell, Trinidad and Eureka. She spent many working years caring for others at Redwood United, until she retired in 2001. She…

[UPDATED] Some Folks Missed the Reporting Deadline, But Here are the Local Campaign Fundraising Totals With Less Than a Week Before Election Day

…Blue Lake)$1,100 ($600 this period) from James Cotton (Arcata)$820 from Gloria Speigle (Trinidad) Candidates for Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters (from left): Juan Pablo Cervantes, Tiffany Hunt…

GUEST OPINION: If We Want to Save the Humboldt Way of Life, Maybe We Should Plan For Lots More Growth and Housing Development

…More than Trinidad and Blue Lake combined. 2,096 people, which at 2.2 people per household, means some 953 households.Housing prices have reflected this increased population. Housing prices across the…

Humboldt Transit Authority Driver Under Review After Crashing Into Parked Van With Passengers On Board

…representing the County of Humboldt and the Cities of Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Trinidad. The involved driver, who has worked for the HTA for less than a year, is reportedly…

KHSU Expands Programming With Syndicated Faves Including ‘This American Life,’ ‘Fresh Air’ and More

…Radio Bilingüe will continue on 103.3 FM in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, and the 24-hour BBC programming will continue on 90.1 FM Ferndale and 107.7 FM Trinidad…

OBITUARY: Jennifer Marie Shiro Ayo, 1976-2022

…There will be an open air memorial and celebration of Jen’s life, Friday, June 3 at 10 o’clock at the North end of Trinidad State Beach. Bright colors are recommended…

North Coast Tribes to Receive $1M in Historic Preservation Grants, Huffman Announces

…the Blue Lake Rancheria$65,270 to the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria$65,184 to the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians$66,925 to the…

OBITUARY: Robert Lee Boyer, 1945-2021

…A celebration of life for Papa will be held Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at Driften Diamond Ranch, 760 StageCoach Rd, Trinidad at 2 p.m.###NOTE: The Outpost received the above obituary…

Measure J: Arts Community Calls Proposed Tax Hike a ‘Win-Win’ for Tourists and Residents Alike

…about the opponents’ perspective here.)Julie Fulkerson, local business owner and co-producer of the Trinidad Bay Arts and Music Festival, disputed this claim and argued that “coming out of COVID is…

(VIDEO) Kayakers Spot Mama Whale and Calf in Trinidad Bay

…Would you look at that! Kayak Trinidad guide Nick Butterfield had a delightful encounter with a mother gray whale and her calf in Trinidad Bay today.The whales hung around a tour…

It’s BURN PERMIT Season! Starting Sunday, You Must Fill Out the Paperwork Prior to Lighting Things on Fire

…StationsFortuna Headquarters (707) 725-4413 Garberville Station (707) 923-2645 Weott Station (707) 946-2215 Trinidad Station (707) 677-3638 Crescent City Station (707) 464-5526NCUAQMD burn permits are required year-round…

OBITUARY: Carlie Noelynne Kelley, 2003-2022

…A Celebration of Carlie’s Life will be held this Sunday, April 10 at the Trinidad Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us to Celebrate Carlie’s…

OBITUARY: Susan Tustison, 1962-2022

…In 2002, Susie and her family moved to Trinidad. While she lived there she enjoyed gardening and spending time outside. She liked having kids around, and she was always happy to have…

HUMBOLDT BAYWATCH: Those Gray Whales are Hanging out in Humboldt Right Now, and We Should Talk About Them

…Like many tourists to our area they tend to call in at Trinidad at some point, so Michelle knows lots about them. Let's learn more!"Humboldt Baywatch" — The Great Gray WhaleNeed…

OBITUARY: Robert ‘Nick’ Mercado, 1930-2022

…Rourke, and Charlene Juan and 35 great grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at the Trinidad Community Cemetery on Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m.Pallbearers will be: Greg O’Rourke…

(VIDEO) WHALE CALL! Watch a Humongous Beast of the Deep Blow its Blowhole at Local Kayakers

It's whale season once again along our shores, and once again we are indebted to Kayak Trinidad for sending along video of some lucky oceangoers' close encounter with one of these…


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