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OBITUARY: Nathaniel O’Lee Hawk, 1986-2024
…Donations in Nathan's memory can be made to the Sequoia Humane Society or another animal rescue. Happy Heavenly birthday, son.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Nathaniel Hawk's…
Blue Lake City Council to Consider Controversial Battery Storage Facility at Tomorrow’s Meeting
An aerial view of the proposed battery energy storage system. | Screenshot###A standing-room-only crowd packed the Blue Lake Fire Hall on Sunday to voice opposition to a controversial project that…
Judge Grants Restraining Order Against Hillsdale Apartments Owner, Preventing Illegal Rent Increases
Real estate investor and local landlord Anil Dwivedi (left) recently purchased the Hillsdale Apartments at 1140 E Street in Eureka. | LinkedIn, Andrew Goff.###PREVIOUSLYEureka Apartment Tenants Say They Were Manipulated Into Big…
Providence St. Joseph Kicks in $2 Million For New Behavioral Health Triage Center in Arcata
Mike McGuire speaks at press conference for the Triage Center in December. File photo: Andrew Goff.PREVIOUSLY:‘A Game-Changer for Humboldt’: State Sen. Mike McGuire, County Officials Announce Additional Funding for…
POLL! 'What Did You Do Last Week?'
…Wheeeee!" "I did massive amounts of ketamine." "I don't feel like I really fall into any of the categories listed above, but I do plan to explain myself in the comments…
Lake County May Try to Derail Eel River Dam Deal With Direct Appeal to President Trump
…The power station at Cape Horn Dam — the only generator in the system — has been offline since 2021, meaning that no power has been produced by the Potter Valley Project in the…
GUEST OPINION: We Own Coast Central, So Let’s Pull It Out of Its Twilight Zone
…Years ago, the nine elected members of Coast Central’s board decided they didn’t want the people who elected them to have the privilege of speaking during the annual meeting, when…
‘Limited to No Impact’: Why a Pro-Housing Group Says California’s Pro-Housing Laws Aren’t Producing More
…In the two years following the passage of SB 9, for example, YIMBY Law tracked 140 local ordinances that, in the view of the report, were “designed to reduce or prevent” the…
OBITUARY: Eric Lynn Kirk, 1970-2025
Eric Lynn Kirk, born March 13, 1970, a lifelong Humboldt County resident, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 54. Thanks to Gobles Family Mortuary for taking care of…
Tenants of Hillsdale Apartments File Class Action Lawsuit to Stop Landlord’s ‘Unlawful Rent Increases’
…Scroll down for links to both the complaint and the application for restraining order. The Hillsdale Apartments, a 106-year-old building on E Street in Eureka, were purchased last month by…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Makers of the New Documentary on Baduwa’t Tell Us Why They Told the River’s Story
…Dave Feral.Filmmakers Dave Feral and Michelle Hernandez talk with The EcoNews Report about their new film about Baduwa't — a.k.a., the Mad River.PREVIOUSLY:(PREVIEW) The Makers of the…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: First-Hand Accounts of the Tuluwat Massacre, Which Happened 165 Years Ago This Week
February 26, 2025 marks the 165th anniversary of the 1860 Wiyot Massacre. The event remains one of the most appalling mass-casualty incidents in California history and stands as a permanent scar…
OBITUARY: Jacques P. Debets, 1941-2025
…After completing high school, he immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. The military offered the promise of citizenship, education and the opportunity to see the world — and they did not disappoint…
OBITUARY: David Dale Karr, 1957-2025
David Dale Karr — beloved dad, PaPa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many — peacefully left on his final journey from his long-time McKinleyville home on Sunday, February 16, 2025.The youngest…
POLL! How Often Do You Donate Blood, Humboldt?
…In the meantime, though, let's try to gauge how generous our community is: How often do you give blood, Humboldt!? "Every 56 days, or so — the most a person can give…
BIZ WHIZZES! These are The Businesses That Ruled Hard at the 2025 Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce ‘Boldt Gala
Ross Creech, chamber board chair, presiding over the gala | Photos courtesy GECCGreater Eureka Chamber of Commerce release: On Friday, Jan. 31, local businesses and individuals from across industries were recognized for their…
Vehicle Search in Samoa Leads to Arrest for Possession of Loaded Gun and Meth Paraphernalia, Sheriff’s Office Says
Images provided by HCSO.###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Feb. 19 at about 1 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was on patrol near New…
Fortuna Police Announce They’re ‘Reopening’ 10-Year-Old Danielle Bertolini Missing Person Case After Receiving New Information
…Detectives are actively pursuing these leads, determined to uncover the truth and deliver justice for Danielle and her family.The Fortuna Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward. Even the…
What’s Next for Sunset Heights? The City of Eureka Will Discuss Next Steps, Funding Priorities at a Public Meeting Next Week
A rendering of "Sunset Heights," an 88-unit affordable housing project planned for a 4.18-acre plot of land near Winco. | Image via City of Eureka###The City of Eureka is…
Class Action Suit Filed Against Humboldt Independent Practice Association Over Alleged Data Breach
A Florida attorney this week filed a class action lawsuit against the Humboldt Independent Practice Association, alleging that the organization's lax security measures allowed "an unauthorized actor" to access patients private…
California’s Controversial New Fuel Rules Rejected by State Legal Office
…The fuel standard enacted by the Air Resources Board last year was the subject of a rancorous debate, largely because it will potentially increase the price of gasoline and diesel fuels by…
OBITUARY: Imogene ‘Genie’ Cancellier, 1929-2025
…Russell and Genie moved to Klamath in 1950, welcoming their only child Michael in 1953 and where they resided until the 1955 floods in the town of Klamath and the Klamath Glen…
OBITUARY: Melanie Jean Lorenzetti Stearns, 1970-2025
…The warmth of her spirit resonated with everyone she met, touching the lives of numerous friends and loved ones. Her influence lies in the kindness and warmth she selflessly shared with those…
POLL! How Much Was Your Last PG&E Bill, Humboldt?
Neighbors, let us gather to compare the suffering we currently endure. How much was your last PG&E bill? Under $100 $100 to $200 $200 to $300 $300 to $400 $400 to…
Arcata Emergency Services Handled a Lot More Incidents in 2024 Than in 2023
…Don’t stress too much about the data — there’s not a massive crime wave currently sweeping through Arcata. Dokweiler attributed the large uptick to hiring nine additional officers in 2024. Overall…
Members of Service Workers Union Protest Republican Budget Resolution That Would Slash Medicaid Funding
…Local District Representative John Driscoll met with the demonstrators shortly after the Outpost interviewed them.]Some of the workers described what the loss of the program would mean to them personally."I…
Eureka City Council Tables Discussion on Increased Fees for Sewer Lateral Repairs Due to Pushback From Local Realtors, Homeowners
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka Council meeting.###After hearing from more than a dozen local realtors and homeowners at Tuesday’s meeting, the Eureka City Council unanimously voted to table its decision…
California Lawmakers Scramble to Fix ‘Lemon’ Vehicle Law — Again
…They opposed the legislation. Consumer groups, meanwhile, called the legislation a blatant and shameless attempt at weakening the lemon law by the very companies that get sued the most because they sell…
OBITUARY: Karen Kay Barsanti, 1941-2024
…She enjoyed gardening and bird-watching, the Giants baseball games as well as the 49er's football team. She enjoyed a couple of cruises to the Mediterranean with her husband and friends…
OBITUARY: Gary Wayne Fuller, 1954-2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Wayne Fuller. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2025. He has gone home…