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WEATHER ALERT: Atmospheric River Prompts Flood Watch for North Coast Communities
…Sunday.“Moderate to heavy rainfall and gusty winds will continue this weekend as an atmospheric river impacts the northern California coast,” according to a recent post from the Eureka NWS. “Rainfall totals…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Continuing Problem of Black Market Cannabis Trespass Grows
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Continuing Problem of Black Market Cannabis Trespass Grows
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Octagenarian Reverend Who Tried to Learn to Ride a Bicycle
The Carson Block in the age of Reverend Huntington. Source: Daily Humboldt Times, swiped from Lynette's History Blog (excellent).In the years just prior to 1900, a familiar sight on the…
Citing Religious Freedom and Catholic Doctrine, St. Joseph Health Challenges State’s Emergency Abortion Care Lawsuit on a Variety of Legal Grounds
…Joseph Hospital of violating California’s Emergency Services Law (the state-level analogue to the federal EMTALA statute), the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Unfair Competition Law.With Monday's dismissal…
Arcata Volunteer Firefighters Sell Downtown Station to the Arcata Fire Protection District
…At the request of the Arcata Fire Protection District, the Arcata Volunteer Firefighters’’ Association obtained additional financing to remodel the McKinleyville fire station owned by the Arcata Fire Protection District. The Arcata…
California Stiffened Penalties for Theft — and More Changes Are Coming
…The initiative, Proposition 47, was intended to develop new public safety strategies and reduce incarceration after the state’s prison population exploded due to tough-on-crime policies dating back to the…
(UPDATE) It’s That Time of Year for Humboldt’s Christmas-Tree-Haul-Away Boy (and Cub) Scouts to Shine!
…More information can be found here.###Press release from the Scout troops listed below:Boy Scout Troop 15 and Cub Scout Pack 95 will again be picking up Christmas trees in the…
OBITUARY: Robert ‘Beau’ Robbins, 1964-2024
…He loved music and his family and the people who stuck with him and became his family.He spent the majority of his life in the Humboldt area, growing up in Willow…
One Man Suffers Burn Injuries in Christmas Day Fire at John’s Auto Wreckers; Cause Still Under Investigation, Humboldt Bay Fire Says
…PG&E responded to the scene and secured the gas and electrical service from the building.The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Humboldt Bay Fire would like to thank…
Most Medical Debt Can No Longer Hurt Your Credit Score Under New California Law
Every day people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can’t pay off. That debt can…
2024 Year in Review: How Did California Pay for Everything?
…Ultimately how much the state decides to spend on its vast array of programs — we’re not the fifth largest GDP in the world for nothing — depends considerably on the stock market…
OBITUARY: Jessica Halley, 1986-2024
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the loss of a beloved daughter, sister, mother, wife, aunt, and friend. After fighting cancer for more than five years, Jessica…
OBITUARY: Delores Nason McBroome, 1948-2024
…She was the History Department’s representative to the American Indian Civics Project and had many connections with local schools and teachers. All this was just the tip of the iceberg as…
OBITUARY: Jeannie Rush (Pattee), 1957-2024
…She also worked at the Dinsmore Store and the Mad River Store. She was a bartender at the Six Rivers lodge and she worked at the Southern Trinity Health Services. She retired…
POLL! The President of Panem is Back to Ban All Christmas Movies Forever … Except One. Which One Should be Pardoned?
PREVIOUSLY:POLL! The President of Panem Just Announced That All the Most Popular Christmas Songs Will be Banned With One Exception. Which One Do You Think Should be Saved?The President of…
Landslide Closes Avenue of the Giants Near Weott
###You might want to rethink your travel plans if you're taking the over-the-river-and-through-the-wood route to grandma’s house for Christmas this year, as State Route…
Why Amazon and Starbucks Are Striking Now, and What It Means for Labor Under Trump
…President-elect Donald Trump will have the chance to appoint two more Republicans. “The Trump NLRB the first time around was the most right-wing, anti-labor NLRB in the entire nearly…
California Limits Junk Fees: New Law Blocks Fines for Declined ATM Withdrawals
…The Consumer Federation of America, a sponsor of the bill, said common charges for insufficient funds are $30 or more. The California Credit Union League, which at first opposed the bill and…
OBITUARY: Alvera Faye (Ames) Houston, 1946-2024
…on December 27, 2024, at the Neighborhood Facilities (NF) building in Hoopa.Burial will follow at the Hoopa Tribal Cemetery on Highway 96.A food reception will be held at the Hoopa…
OBITUARY: Nathalie Giacomini, 1930-2024
…Once the opportunity arose for them to buy their ranch in Ferndale, they jumped at the chance. Their dairy farm, which they moved to in 1963, sat at the foot of the…
OBITUARY: Michael ‘Mike’ William Griffith, 1948-2024
…In high school, Mike worked at the Eureka Fishery where he met the love of his life, Barbara. Following graduation from Eureka High School, Mike joined the U.S. Navy. He and…
OBITUARY: Gloria Wilma Laam, 1925-2024
…A graveside service will begin at 1 p.m.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Gloria Laam's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents…
Eureka’s Siren’s Song Tavern Searching for New Location After Landlord Opts Not to Renew Lease
The Siren's Song Tavern has been operating at 325 Second Street in Old Town Eureka since 2013. | Photo by Ryan Burns.###The Siren's Song Tavern, Old Town Eureka's only…
Man Riding One Bike While Pushing Another Found to Be Carrying Meth, Shrooms, Firearm, Sheriff’s Office Says
"Seized evidence." | Image via HCSO.Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Dec. 20 at about 9:30 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff's deputy was on patrol…
Fields Landing Woman Arrested Following Alleged Car Theft, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Dec. 20 at about 7 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 6800 block of Harrison Ave. in…
Big Waves Pummeling the Shore All Day Today; Be Safe Out There on Those Beaches
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: Today, Dec. 23, at 9:47 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Coastal Hazard Message, warning of a High Surf…
Providence Issues Statement on the Future of St. Joe’s Heart Institute
File photo.PREVIOUSLY:Providence Plans to Drastically Reduce the Availability of Open Heart Surgery in Humboldt County Next Year, According to Employees at St. Joseph Hospital###A couple of weeks ago, the…
Felon Busted With Xanax, Cocaine and Illegal Firearms Following Traffic Stop With Children in the Vehicle, According to Humboldt County Drug Task Force
Photo via HCDTF.###Press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:On December 21st, 2024, Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) and Deputies with the Marijuana Enforcement Team…
This Foundation Tries to Get Young Californians Into Transportation Jobs
…everything from the engineers that design highways to the policymakers that plan public transit systems to the maintenance workers who keep the systems functioning. In the past few years, the industry has…
New Law Could Help Tenants Facing Eviction Stay in Their Homes
…The change convinced the state’s largest landlord lobby, the California Apartment Association, to remain neutral on the law while legislators debated it. Some local property owner groups still opposed the law…