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OBITUARY: Alexander V. Winogradov, 1991-2024
…What started as a six-week trip turned into two years, and he often called home to share his awe at the warmth of the beaches compared to the cold sands of…
TODAY in SUPES: Board and Public Voice Concerns About Wood Pellet Biofuel Project; Sheriff Proposes Advisory Council in Lieu of Oversight Committee
…He also expressed concerns about the potential health impacts of manufacturing the wood pellets, including dust exposure, on the community in Stockton. And he questioned the project's long-term fiscal sustainability…
POLL! Which Inside-Only Bayshore Mall Business Have You Frequented Most in the Past Five Years?
Earlier today, the Outpost reported on the announced closure of the Bayshore Mall's beloved Schatzi's Hidden Treasures store. This got us wondering: Which stores most draw folks into the mall…
Unidentified Driver of Dodge Challenger Dies After Vehicle Goes Off a Cliff and Erupts in Fire in Hoopa
…For unknown reasons, the driver turned the Dodge unsafely to the left causing it to go off of the east edge of Matilton Rd., and down a cliff. The Dodge impacted multiple…
(VIDEO) Goodbye, Schatzi’s! Maybe the Real Hidden Treasures Were the Friends We Made Along the Way
It's the end of Humboldt's Schatzi's era | Video/Photos: Andrew Goff###After more than 15 years of keeping Humboldt stocked in crystals, Bob Marley posters, duffel bags, bongs, tie…
OBITUARY: Gemma Jerene Marcelli-Martensen, 1947-2024
…She took great joy in canning, but her favorite pastime was spending time at the casino, where she enjoyed the excitement and fun. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanley L…
BREAKING: St. Joseph Hospital Denies Allegations in State Abortion Care Lawsuit But Agrees to Follow State Health Care Laws as the Case Proceeds
…Care providers instead sent Nusslock up to Mad River Community Hospital. "On the way out the door, Providence handed Nusslock a bucket and towels 'in case something happens in the car,'" the…
Score Some of the City of Arcata’s Stuff On The Cheap at Auction This Week
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POLL! What is Humboldt County's Best Supermarket?
…Gill’s By the BayBest Lumber Source: Schmidbauer LumberBest Surf Spot: Moonstone BeachBest Bar Regulars: The ShantyBest Steaks: AA Bar & GrillBest Vegan Options: Wildflower CafeBest Hot Dog: Bob’s FootlongsBest Gym: HealthSPORT…
LoCO Endorses Kamala Harris for President
…To the degree that, like: Man, how could anyone even think the other one is better? Seems very obvious!I dunno.Wow.If you're still figuring out who you should vote…
A Bat-Killing Fungus Has Escaped Humboldt to Infect at Least Four Other California Counties
…blossevillii).While white-nose syndrome has not yet been observed in any bat in California, the presence of the fungal pathogen suggests the disease could manifest in California’s bats within the…
Several Dozen ‘Housing For All’ Signs Illegally Placed On Telephone Poles Around Town Over the Weekend
…Sometime over the last few days, dozens and dozens of signs supporting Measure F — the pro-parking "Housing For All" initiative that appears on current Eureka ballots — sprung up on telephone poles…
Three Fortuna Kids Arrested for Breaking Into Rohner Park Pavilion
…The Fortuna Police Department has made significant progress in the September 4, 2024, burglary and vandalism at the Rohner Park Pavilion, resulting in the arrest of three juveniles. This incident involved forced…
McKinleyville Man Arrested After Pepper-Spraying Employees During Attempted Robbery at Ace Hardware Last Week, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Oct. 22 at about 10 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the ACE Hardware Store on the 2700…
Deputies Investigating Armed Robbery at McKinleyville Smug’s Pizza Thursday, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt Cunty Sheriff's Office: On Thursday, Oct. 24 at about 7 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to the report of a robbery…
California Families Battling Addiction Fight for Their Lives After Insurance Denials
…Attorneys from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, the firm representing the health plan, did not respond to repeated calls and emails about the case. OptumHealth declined to answer any questions about the case…
In Nationwide First, California Plans to Rev Up Sales of Electric Motorcycles
…Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked behind the dirt bikes. The store…
PASTOR BETHANY: Jonah, Part IV — Or, The Things You Can Find in the Dirt
Jonah and the Ninevites.###PREVIOUSLY:Jonah Escaped the Whale, But the Point of the Story is What He Escaped After ThatJonah, Part II — Or, Denial is the Reason We Sink to the…
Humboldt Transit Authority Secures $18.7M Grant to Fund the Region’s First 15-Minute Intercity Express Line
Someday soon, a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell electric transit buses just like this will cruise the roadways of Humboldt. | File photo by Ryan Burns.###The Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) is constantly…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Is Humboldt a ‘Climate Refuge?’
…Want to learn more? Check these out! Troy Nicolini delivers the Humboldt Bay Symposium Keynote Address: Winds of Change, 2024.Is the North Coast a Climate Refuge? Michael Furniss at the Eureka…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Eureka’s Groundbreaking, World-Famous Baby Orchestra
This was a widely circulated photo of the Baby Orchestra. Front row, left to right, Stanley Widness, Dorothy Wade, James Boyias, Shirley Richardson, Richard Norman, Bill Lima. Second row. Jack Thompson, Gloria…
OBITUARY: Leon Freitas, 1953-2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Leon Freitas on Oct 16, 2024.Leon was born June 12, 1953 on the Island of Flores, Azores where he…
[UPDATED] Eureka Campaign Finance Roundup: Kenny Carswell Leads All Candidates; Security National Surpasses $1.6 Million Spent
UPDATE, 4:44 p.m.:After this post was published, Eureka City Hall received the latest campaign fundraising form from the "Yes on F" campaign, and it showed yet another six-figure…
Humboldt County is VOTING! Elections Office Sees Huge 95% Increase In Early Mail-In Ballots
…Friday, the Humboldt County Elections Office had received 18,018 ballots, according to Registrar of Voters Juan Pablo Cervantes. For comparison, 11 days before the March primary the office had received just…
Cal Poly Humboldt Student and Community Member Alana Hackman Hits It Big with TikTok Video
…You just gotta let it be.” Though Hackman and the people in the video have been getting recognized out on the street or in the Co-Op, she doesn’t plan to…
Redwood Coast Energy Authority Board Reconsiders, Opts to Take Nuclear Energy From Diablo Canyon For One Year
The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, in San Luis Obispo County, is the last remaining operational nuclear plant in California. | Image via the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0…
Dungeness Time! Recreational Crabbers Can Start Getting Their Crab On One Week From Now, Though the Commercial Fishery is Again Delayed
…Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsPress release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: The recreational Dungeness crab season will open statewide beginning Nov. 2, 2024. The use…
THEY DID IT! Thanks to the Former Mayors, Old Town Eureka Will Have Extra Twinkle This Holiday Season (But You Can Still Pitch In)
This is the project vision. Image courtesy of the former mayors.PREVIOUSLY: MAYORVENGERS ASSEMBLE! Former Eureka Mayors Unite to Light Up Old Town This Holiday SeasonPress release from Eureka Main Street: In…
PRESCRIBED BURN ROUNDUP: Big, Good Fires Planned Today and Tomorrow in the Blue Lake and Scotia Areas, Respectively, Weather Permitting
…While many members of the public do burn responsibly and within the terms of their permits, the risks caused by those who burn negligently requires the extension of the duration of the…
California’s Plan to Overhaul a Key Climate Program — Raising the Cost of Gas — Ignites Debate
…Through the fuel standard, California has become a proving ground for cleaner fuels. The tighter the fuel standard, the more intense the scramble to produce lower-carbon alternatives and obtain credits. The…