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POLL! Eff It! Mike Tyson or Jake Paul? Who Are You Backing to Win This Gloriously Dumb Spectacle?
…This poll will close when the opening bell rings.) "Mike Tyson! He's old, but he punches very hard! His experience will win the day!" "Jake Paul! He's young and calculating…
Pacific Seafood Halts All Processing in Eureka, Laying Off an Undisclosed Number of Employees
The Pacific Seafood plant at the intersection of Commercial Street and Waterfront Drive in Eureka. | Photos by Andrew Goff.###Pacific Seafood, the processing and distribution giant based in Clackamas, Ore., has halted…
Human Rights Commission Reaffirms Humboldt County’s ‘Sanctuary County’ Status, Will Discuss What That Means at its Next Meeting
Press release from the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission: The Humboldt County Human Rights Commission (HCHRC) feels the time is right to issue a reminder that Humboldt County is a Sanctuary County…
‘A Pivotal Moment?’ Why Many Latino Voters in California Chose Trump
…Latino and Black Americans are the most likely to feel the pinch of high inflation compared to the overall population, according to a 2022 analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New…
OBITUARY: Harold William Shamp, 1951-2024
…Arrangements are under the direction of Paul’s Chapel in Arcata.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Harold Shamp's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt…
OBITUARY: Allen LeRoy Mann, 1954-2024
Allen LeRoy MannMay 30, 1954 – November 7, 2024 Allen Mann, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, in Eureka, at the age of 70. Born in…
State Awards $3.1 Million to Yurok Tribe for Prairie Creek Floodplain Restoration Project
Yurok Tribe Construction Corporation Watershed restorationists Roger Boulby and Aaron Martin, a Senior Restoration Biologist for the Yurok Fisheries Department, construct a wood feature in one of the slow-water refuges. | Photo…
POLL! Which of Trump's Proposed Administration Appointments Give You the Most Hope For the Future of Our Fair Nation?
POLL! Which of Trump's Proposed Administration Appointments Give You the Most Hope For the Future of Our Fair Nation?
(VIDEO) Leopard Sharks Swimming in Mad River Slough Inspire Mallard Ducks to Seek Dry Land
Video by Rowdy Kelley.###Sharks in the slough! As documented in the video above, local TV/film location scout/manager Rowdy Kelley was walking his dogs at the end of Lanphere Road…
In a Friendly Interview With the Outpost, Cal Poly Humboldt’s Interim President Calls the University’s Previous Enrollment Goals ‘Outlandish’
…But it’s going to come down to the strength of the faculty, the student body. And do students feel at the end of the day that it’s a good value…
How a Trump Administration Could Affect California’s Housing Crisis
Housing developments under construction in the community of Goshen on Aug. 17, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight LocalAs California Democrats attempt to “Trump-proof” the state and Republicans celebrate their…
OBITUARY: Barbara Geraldine Romero Clement, 1934-2024
Barbara Geraldine Romero Clement March 1, 1934 – October 25, 2024It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Geraldine Romero-Clement, a cherished mother, aunt, grandmother, and performer…
OBITUARY: Kristin Diane Aubrey, 1967-2024
Kristin Diane Aubrey was born March 25, 1967 at the General Hospital in Eureka and passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her loved ones by her side, on November 8, 2024…
OBITUARY: Julie Ann (Osborne) James, 1952-2024
…She was the beloved daughter of Ralph Osborne and Barbara Romero. Julie enjoyed a fulfilling, creative career as a cosmetologist and was an active member of the Latin American club. She loved…
OBITUARY: Stacy Yates, 1954-2024
Stacy Yates, born August 1954, left us for the stars unexpectedly the night of November 3, 2024. Tay was loved deeply by her two daughters, Courtney (Steve) and Tana (Nik), and her…
(PHOTOS) Digawututklh Returned: Friends of the Dunes Transfers 357 Acres of Samoa Dunes, Wetlands to Wiyot Tribe
"A symbolic signing." Friends of the Dunes Executive Director Suzie Fortner and Wiyot Tribal Chairman Brian Mead sign a symbolic document during the land return ceremony. | Photos by Andrew Goff.###Nearly 360…
POLL! That Rain Was a Bit Much, Yeah?
…Schedule the downpours for between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. This is the America I voted for." "I've been in a sensory deprivation chamber since last…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Apparent Electrocution Death at the Blue Lake Power Plant
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 2 at about 6 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were notified by citizens that a deceased body was discovered…
Does Anyone Know Who is Shooting at Homes on This One Street in Pine Hill?
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Nov. 12 at about 11:55 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 4900 block of Alto St…
Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Months-Old Attempted Murder Case; Two More Suspects Still Being Sought
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On April 13, 2024, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a reported robbery and attempted homicide in the…
Trump Has Promised to ‘End’ Offshore Wind. What Will That Mean for California’s Big Bet?
…But the technology is well on its way to being deployed in the ocean off California, which is counting on the clean energy source to meet its goals to scrub fossil fuels…
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Especially on China and Mexico, Could Hit California Hard
…consumers, California could feel the brunt of the impact in part because of the countries Trump singled out during his campaign: China and Mexico. Those two countries accounted for 40% of the…
California Senate Leader Calls Union ‘Morally Bankrupt’ for Opposing a Vulnerable Democrat
California’s top Senate Democrat called a prominent labor union “morally bankrupt” after it spent more than $1 million to oppose the state’s most vulnerable Democratic senator in a tight race…
OBITUARY: Dennis Lee Sherman III, 1992-2024
…He was the light of the family and had a heart of gold. Being the only child he gave his mom everything and made sure she was taken care of. They were…
OBITUARY: Travis Lee Standley, 1972-2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Travis Lee Standley, a cherished son, brother and friend. Travis was born on August 7, 1972, in Bemidji…
OBITUARY: Fernando Soares Lourenco, 1930-2024
…Jorge was the apple of Fernando and Jorlanda’s eye. In 1968, sponsored by his sister Gabriela and brother-in-law Robert Murphy, the family immigrated to the United States, settling in…
OBITUARY: Kenneth ‘Joe’ Shepp, 1950-2024
…He served as the president of Southern Humboldt Little League, mentored young motorcycle racers, and was a familiar voice on KMUD Radio, demonstrating his commitment to the local community. A memorial service…
TODAY in SUPES: Board Suspends 2025 Weed Taxation, Directs Staff to Explore ‘Repeal and Replace’ Options for Measure S
A grower addresses the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. | Screenshot.###Once again today, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors opted to cut the struggling cannabis industry some slack, voting 3-1 to…
POLL! Where is the Best Place in Humboldt to Sing Do Karaoke?
…This truism can be witnessed weekly inside the Humboldt venues that understand the easy draw of karaoke. But of the local joints that invite such wonderful cheap revelry, which one of them…
King Tides Incoming This Weekend! Please Document Your Experience With Our Future Sea Levels
…The project is one of many similar community science efforts across the world to create a visual record of our changing coastlines.King Tides are caused when the sun, moon and Earth…