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PASTOR BETHANY: May You Give Thanks and Claim the Good, Even When Everything Seems Unbearable
After we drove away from the adoption agency with an emptiness and sadness bigger than we could ever imagine, we parked our car on the street in Newport Beach. The homes around…
TO YOUR WEALTH: Christmas, Giving and the Why Behind Your Wealth
…The size of the gift is not what matters.Jesus of Nazareth pointed that out a long time ago when drawing attention to the gift of a poor widow that outdid the…
What Do You Call That Little Island in the Middle of Arcata Bay?
A bird's eye view of "Sand Island" from Google Earth.###Have you ever noticed that little island out in the middle of Arcata Bay? At just 1.8 acres, it’s…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: What Gives You Hope?
…But what gives us hope? Jen Kalt of Humboldt Waterkeeper, Alicia Hamann of Friends of the Eel River, Colin Fiske of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities and Tom Wheeler of the…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Prettiest Tree
A winter scene at the Johnson Ranch in laqua, near Showers Pass. Photos via the Humboldt Historian.My father always welcomed an opportunity to go back up into the hills of Showers…
POLL! What's Your Favorite Thing About the Winter Solstice?
Early Saturday morning, at around 1:21 a.m., the North Pole will reach its maximum tilt away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year. That's right…
Humboldt County Health Dept. and Hoopa Human Services Cut Ribbon on Newly Renovated Shared Building
Staff from the Hoopa Tribe, DHHS, Supervisor Madrone and Hoopa community members celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Tribal, county co-location at 68 Orchard St. in Hoopa. | Submitted.Press release…
MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT! CHP Ramps Up DUI Patrols for the Holidays
###Press release from the California Highway Patrol: SACRAMENTO – As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe…
Meat Quality Concerns Delay Northern California Commercial Crab Season Opener to Jan. 15
Image by Kevin Cole, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia.###Press release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: Click to enlarge.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will…
How Far Northern California Counties Are Creating More Jobs for Young People
…Five of the region’s top 10 employers were health care-related in the past year, Weaver said, while the industry also accounted for about 50% of the top 10 occupations with…
OBITUARY: Sandi Kay Bean Branson, 1941-2024
…At Arcata Christian she truly made an impact on the families and staff and is still treasured by many who were associated with the school during her time there. She maintained many…
OBITUARY: John Edward Livingston, 1937-2024
…Bud built the boat, but John made it run. The carpenter and the mechanic made quite a pair. They named the boat the O’Nansea and enjoyed many hours of fishing and…
OBITUARY: Willetta Lourine Clark Tindall, 1929-2024
…She volunteered at the Sunny Brae Congregational Church typing and printing newsletters and program guides, and at Jacoby Creek Elementary School library in the 1970s and at the Congregational Church in Eureka…
POLL! Who is Responsible for the Impending Government Shutdown?
POLL! Who is Responsible for the Impending Government Shutdown?
Judge Says the Sale of Redwood Meat Co. to Ray Christie Did Not Violate Restraining Order
Christie (2018 booking photo) and Redwood Meat Co. (file photo).PREVIOUSLYHumboldt Ranchers and Farmers Left Scrambling After Closure of Redwood Meat Co., the Region’s Only USDA-Certified Slaughterhouse and Processing FacilityIn…
Connections Club Helps Eureka’s Homeless Community Craft Handmade Cards for the Holidays
Old Town Steward Kimberly Keisling and Free Meal Guest Chris show off the Connections Club sign. | Photos contributed by Hannah Ozanian.###Every Thursday for the last six weeks, a group of local…
Wanted Man Arrested in Loleta with Drugs, Lock-Picking Kit, Loaded Starter Pistol, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Dec. 18 at about 10:15 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff's deputy was on patrol in the area of Singley…
OUTPOST INTERVIEW: Huffman Voices Frustration With ‘Feckless Republicans’ as Government Shutdown Looms
Right around noon today the Outpost spoke via phone with Rep. Jared Huffman — calling from Washington, D.C. — about the looming prospect of a federal government shutdown, which appears increasingly likely after…
(WATCH LIVE) Taxpayers Group Announces Suit Accusing Huffman and Thompson of Funding Genocide in Gaza
…By doing so, the lawsuit alleges, they violated the U.S. Constitution, the United Nations’ Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, and U.S. federal laws.Thompson and Huffman did…
Smoke Near Trinidad? Green Diamond is Burning Up Fuel Hazards Near the Maple Creek Headwaters
…Burning operations are implemented in coordination with CAL FIRE and the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. Please note that smoke may be visible in surrounding areas, including Highway 101 near…
College Protests Swept Across California Last Year. Why Have They Stopped?
In stark contrast to the spring, when hundreds of students were arrested and suspended for violating campus policies, far fewer participated in protests this fall. Campuses had warned students they would be…
California’s Lemon Law is Changing and Car Buyers Have Fewer Protections in the New Year
…car companies, since they’re the ones most commonly sued under the state’s lemon law at the expense of consumers. Foreign car companies largely opposed the measure.Shahan says the statistics…
OBITUARY: James Erwin Fredrickson, Jr., 1947-2024
…He enjoyed working and interacting with all of his trucking friends on the road, while they enjoyed laughing and telling jokes to pass the long hours on the highway. He could find…
OBITUARY: Jaydean Lee Parent, 1956-2024
…She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Jaydean Parent's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County…
POLL! What Do You Think of Gov. Gavin Newsom's Zoom Setup?
…The governor is the elected leader of the fifth largest economy in the world, and as a citizen it's obviously in my interest for him to look his best during all…
Fire in Myrtletown Home Quickly Knocked Down, Says Humboldt Bay Fire, Though it Did About $60,000 Worth of Damage
…At the time of the fire the structure one resident was home. She was able to exit the structure on her own with no injuries. The pre-fire value of the home…
Eureka City Council Appoints Mayor Pro Tem, Talks Design Standards, and More!
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka City Council meeting.###At last night’s meeting, the Eureka City Council unanimously voted to appoint Councilmember Leslie Castellano, the city’s First Ward representative, as Mayor…
GUEST OPINION: The Newly Constructed Old Arcata Road Roundabout is Finally Complete and ‘It Is Marvelous’
An aerial view of the newly completed roundabout at the intersection of Old Arcata and Jacoby Creek roads. | Photo: City of Arcata###PREVIOUSLY: Arcata City Council Approves Long-Planned Old Arcata Road…
BRING THE NOISE! The Victory Parade for Your Arcata High Football State Champs Rides This Afternoon
###If you're anywhere near Arcata and can spare some time this afternoon, you may want to make your way down to the parade route, fill your lungs with air and make…
Biden Administration Approves California Electric Car Mandate
…The November election has already influenced some decision-making at The California Air Resources Board, which enacts the state’s air pollution and climate rules. Earlier this month, the board at the…