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Winter Rains Prompt Flood Advisory, Close Numerous County Roads
…Check out the Caltrans Quickmap for current road conditions.Several county-maintained roads have been closed in response to the deluge. The Humboldt County Department of Public Works provided the following list…
Can California Keep ICE Away From Schools? Lawmakers Want to Try as Crackdowns Loom
Parents and their kids on the first day of classes at Loma Vista Elementary School in Salinas on Aug. 8, 2023. State legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools. Photo by…
OBITUARY: Tracy Jeff Guido, 1975-2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy Jeff Guido on December 27, 2024, at the age of 49. Jeff was a son, grandson, husband, father, brother, uncle…
OBITUARY: Judith Kristine Little, 1948-2024
…They picked the programs in Sociology to which she would apply. She was accepted to the program that she most wanted, with funding: The University of Washington in Seattle. At the time…
OBITUARY: Joan Lukenbill Shapeero, 1934-2024
…When the boys were in their preteens the family moved to Corvallis, where Bill pursued his doctorate at Oregon State University and Joan worked at the University's Student Health Services. Completing…
OBITUARY: Joe A. Brown, Jr., 1937-2024
It is with deep sadness that the Brown family announces the passing of Joe A. Brown, Jr. Joe passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, surrounded by his devoted wife and daughters…
OBITUARY: William Andrew Nickols, 1938-2024
…He played football throughout his life and is recognized in the HSU Hall of Fame.Bill served as the Humboldt County Constable in the 1970s. After college he attended barber school, earning…
Curious About How Yesterday’s EPD Sobriety Checkpoint Went?
Three days ago, the Outpost ran a Eureka Police Department press release about a sobriety checkpoint planned for yesterday. We were curious about how it went down and EPD was nice enough…
Ridgewood Heights Residents Up in Arms Over Opening of New Residential Mental Health Treatment Facility
The Lighthouse, a residential mental health treatment facility operated by Yuba City-based Willow Glen Care Center. | Photo by Ryan Burns.###Rex Bohn's cell phone is getting flooded with incoming calls…
POLL! What's Your Favorite Local Police Agency?
…Band Police Department! Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police Department! Federal Bureau of Investigation (Fortuna branch)! The National Parks Service's United States Parks Police! California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement…
Welcome, Baby Madilyn! Meet YOUR First Humboldt County Baby of 2025!
…Madilyn is the third child for the Xiongs. “Welcoming a new life into the world is always a special occasion, and we are honored to have played a part in the birth…
What's Next for the EaRTH Center? Eureka Design Review Committee to Hold Public Hearing on the Updated Design Next Week
An aerial view of the EaRTH Center from Fourth Street. The site is located on Third Street between G and H streets, behind Lost Coast Brewery. | Digital rendering via the City of…
California Almost Legalized Psychedelics. Now, Supporters Are Looking for a Good Test Case
…Two years after leaving the military, Gould was diagnosed with PTSD. He was also dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury. The former Army Ranger sought therapy from the Department…
OBITUARY: Heather Mae Lenardo, 1975-2024
…She had the best laugh — bold and delightful, just like her.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Heather Lenardo's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt…
OBITUARY: Leesa Ann Gleaton, 1957-2024
Leesa Ann GleatonJuly 7, 1957 – December 17, 2024 Leesa Ann Gleaton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 67 after an…
OBITUARY: Helen Frances Perkins, 1924-2024
…She was a dedicated member of the Miranda SDA church for many years. Eventually, in the early 1990s, she moved to the Little Golden Gate subdivision in the Bridgeville community, and with…
OBITUARY: Patsy Davis, 1936-2024
…Mildred Olive (or Micky, the oldest), Floyd Melvin, Charlotte Joan, and the triplets — Lela May, Lila Merle, & Lona Joan. At the time of her birth, the Great Depression had been in full…
OBITUARY: Barbara Keehn, 1941-2024
Barbara Keehn (née Aubuchon) of Bonne Terre, Missouri, died December 20, 2024 at the age of 83 in Eureka. The second oldest of four siblings, Barbara moved with her family to California…
OBITUARY: Jesse Micah VandenPlas, 1978-2024
…at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Arcata. The service will be followed by a gathering with food to share stories and honor his memory. In liu of flowers please make charitable donations…
OBITUARY: Nicholas Kaleo-O-Alii Liegl, 1983-2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Nicholas Kaleo-O-Alii Liegl on December 10, 2024 at the age of 41. Nick was born in Eureka on…
POLL! Happy New Year, Everybody! What Was Your Favorite Thing About Humboldt in the Year 2024?
The people. The nature. The economy. The politics. The transportation. The art. The food. The weed. The school. The culture. The work. The memes. The other thing (see comments).
Weekend Shooting Incidents in Arcata, Hoopa and McKinleyville; Sheriff’s Office Investigating Possible Connections Between Them All
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Between December 28 and 29, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to several incidents involving shootings along roadways in the county. On Dec…
Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of Class Action Suit Challenging Humboldt County’s Cannabis Abatement Penalties, Sending the Case Back to District Court
…Monday's decision also reverses a district court ruling that the statute of limitations had expired, with the panel saying the clock only started to run when the plaintiffs were served with…
New Law Inspired by Ex-Lawmaker’s DUI Adds to Alcohol Education in California Schools
…What the law will do Under the new law, school boards can decide which grades receive the new instruction. They can ask the state for reimbursements for the costs of instruction, training…
Wingstop Location Opens in Eureka, Inspires Overnight Campouts
By Dezmond Remington.Excellent news, fried chicken lovers! Humboldt County’s first Wingstop opened today in Eureka — and it’s already packed to the brim. Wingstop, a fast-food joint founded in…
Eureka Police Will Conduct a DUI Checkpoint at an Undisclosed Location on New Year’s Day
Press release from the Eureka Police Department:Eureka, Calif. – On January 1st, the Eureka Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 10…
After Three Hours of Negotiations, Distraught Woman Climbs Down from Atop Eureka’s Water Tower
Google Street View image.###Press release from the Eureka Police Department:On December 29, 2024, at about 1805 hours [6:05 p.m.], Eureka Police Department responded to Wood and L Streets…
SAVE a LIFE: Northern California Community Blood Bank is Critically Low on Type O+
Image via NCCBB's Facebook page.Press release from the Northern California Community Blood Bank:The Northern California Community Blood Bank is in urgent need of type O+ blood donations as supplies…
Three-Year-Old Ferndale Child Dies After Being Ejected From the Back of a Flatbed Pickup
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at approximately 8:44 AM, a 2024 Ford pickup was being driven on Centerville Road, west of Poole Road., by…
TOP 25 STORIES of 2024: Earthquakes, Foul Weather, Campus Occupations … and Leonardo DiCaprio!
The time has come, once again, to fire up the LoCOTron 3000 and review the year that was through the lens of The Only Metric That Matters™ — that is, traffic to the…