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‘A Window into the Brain’: Providence Deploys AI Technology to Detect, Diagnose Seizures
…It truly offers our bedside team a 'window' into the brain." On the very first day of its implementation at St. Joseph Hospital, an ICU nurse successfully identified a patient experiencing a…
Trump Wants to Break California’s Sanctuary State Law: 5 Things to Know
Back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump is once again trying to break a policy California Democrats adopted during his first term to protect certain undocumented immigrants from being deported. One…
He Wants to Make California Republicans Relevant Again. So Why Does the GOP Dislike Him?
The state Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, a San Diego Republican, during the state Senate Appropriations Committee session in Sacramento on Sept. 1, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMattersThe Republican Party…
OBITUARY: Dorothy ‘Dot’ Sherian (Brown) Meng, 1942-2024
…She loved a good tan! She was the ultimate “boy mom,” enjoying adventures with her sons that included riding motorcycles, horses, and playing basketball. She gave them the freedom to explore the…
OBITUARY: Connie L. (Bartlett) Parker, 1938-2025
…She was the eldest of the three Bartlett children. Her birth was followed by the birth of her sister, Louise, and the birth of the youngest Bartlett child, William (Billy). Billy was…
OBITUARY: Wadi Torres, 1947-2024
…She thrived in the community, forging lasting friendships and embracing the outdoors. Her passions included horseback riding, motorcycle trips with Duane, camping adventures with family and friends, and exploring the world, from…
POLL! Where Would You Hang The Signed Vanilla Ice Headshot Some Dude in Eureka is Selling for $180?
…But really? When there are scores like this out there in the Facebook marketplace to be had? Tell us, Humboldt: After you acquire this choice item, where in your domicile will you…
HAIL to the CHIEF! Rio Dell Has a New Top Cop
…Greg Allen of the Sheriff’s OfficeCal Poly Humboldt Names New Police Chief###Press release from the City of Fortuna Rio Dell: The City of Rio Dell is proud to announce the…
SMOKE ALERT! Today It’s Time for the Mattole to Get the Prescribed Burn Treatment
…The prescribed burns are designed to reduce the encroachment of conifer trees and shrubs into prairies, as well as reduce fuels loads in the forests to lessen the likelihood of catastrophic wildfire…
THIS WEEK IN SUPES: Streamlining Communication Between Department Heads and the Board, Legislative Priorities for 2025, and More!
…Of the 11 department heads who participated in the survey, three were “strongly in favor” of the change, four were “firmly opposed” due to concerns over operational autonomy, while the remaining four…
Trump Orders More Central Valley Water Deliveries, Claiming It Would Help LA Fires
…In addition, the city’s water comes mostly from the Owens Valley and groundwater, not the Delta or the Central Valley. Rosenfield said the State Water Project ensures, even in the worst…
California Senator Reappointed as Insurance Chair Despite Questions Over Corruption Probe
…Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters.The leader of the California Senate has reappointed the former chair of the chamber’s insurance committee, despite uncertainty over her possible involvement in a federal…
TINY FOOTPRINTS: Don’t Drink the Keurig Kool-Aid
…Forswear the straw: If you don’t have a reusable mug the next time you’re in the coffee shop drive-thru, resist the offer for a straw to go with your…
OBITUARY: Maria Lourdes Furtado, 1939-2025
Maria Lourdes Furtado passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 21, 2025.She was born on January 25, 1939, in Ponta da Faja Grande, Flores, Acores and the last surviving…
Extreme Weather Shelter Opening Tonight in Eureka
…City of Eureka###The City of Eureka will open an extreme weather shelter tonight in response to frigid weather conditions anticipated across the region. Temperatures are forecast to dip below 30 degrees…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: International Climate Action in a Trump Era
…Every year, delegates from across the globe meet to discuss how we can muster an international response to climate change. On November 5, 2024, voters elected Donald Trump to be president and…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Three Ages of Jacoby’s Storehouse
…1, the crews were working around the clock to finish before opening day. On the afternoon of the fourth the project was completed and ready for the grand opening that evening at…
OBITUARY: Candice Crystal Conner Burrell, 1983-2025
…They enjoyed gardening, long walks, rollerblading, bike riding, and the sudden spurts of energy to run. She and her mom enjoyed going out dancing with friends. When Candice moved out of the…
OBITUARY: Robert Brede Lima, 1961-2025
Robert Brede Lima, fondly known as Bob to his friends and Bobby to his family, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the Ida Emmerson Hospice House in Eureka, surrounded by…
OBITUARY: Thomas Maxwell Kohler, 1937-2025
…In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the local volunteer fire departments.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Thomas Kohler's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost…
OUTPOST INTERVIEW: Rep. Jared Huffman on Trump’s Offshore Wind Ban
A 9.5-megawatt floating wind turbine deployed at the Kincardine Offshore Wind project, located off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Principle Power.###PREVIOUSLY:Trump’s Order Won’t…
Pedestrian Killed in Collision on Broadway Last Night; Police Looking for Vehicles That Hit Victim After Initial Collision
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On January 23, 2025, at about 9:51 p.m., officers from the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the report of a vehicle vs…
SMOKE on the WATER: A Fire in the Dunes! Friends of Dunes Scheduled to Burn Up Piles of Vile Invasive Beach Grass Next Week, Which May Make for a Hazy Shade of Peninsula
SMOKE on the WATER: A Fire in the Dunes! Friends of Dunes Scheduled to Burn Up Piles of Vile Invasive Beach Grass Next Week, Which May Make for a Hazy Shade of…
Eureka Police Department Says Social Media Users are Misidentifying the Suspect of a Recent Possible Kidnapping Attempt Near the Bayshore Mall
All over Facebook this morning is chatter about an attempted kidnapping of a girl at the Bayshore Mall. Internet sleuths believe they have identified the suspect.However, the Eureka Police Department — via…
Trump’s Order Won’t Halt California’s Offshore Wind Leases. But Will It Derail the Industry?
…Developers are still studying the feasibility of the technology and must analyze the environmental impacts before gaining state and federal permits. The technology has its critics beyond the Oval Office, including many…
Trump’s Bound for LA — Threatening to Withhold Fire Aid and Keeping Newsom Out of the Loop
…Furious over the early response to the disaster, Trump has repeatedly railed against the governor he dubbed “Newscum,” spread misinformation about the causes of the fire and suggested that California will not…
OBITUARY: Joyce Ann Harmon, 1949-2025
Joyce Ann HarmonMarch 10, 1949 – January 17, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joyce Ann Harmon, of Arcata, who left us on January 17, 2025, at…
OBITUARY: Sharon Levy, 1959-2024
…She also wrote “The Marsh Builders” which explored the importance of wetlands, and detailed the unique history of the Arcata Marsh and the area’s wastewater treatment.Sharon was a musician. She…
POLL! When Was the Last Time You Went to Watch a Movie in a Humboldt Theater?
…Specifically, when's the last time you took in a flick, in the traditional, theatergoing sense? "In the past week!" "In the past month." "In the past three months." "In the past…
These Guys Ran All The Way From Arcata to Oregon
At the Oregon border. Photo courtesy of Thomas Nolan.Night on the Newton B. Drury Parkway brings out the creatures. Giant salamanders slink across the road, quiet moist feet creeping along the…