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Eureka City Council Reviews Big Project to Restore Fish Passage Through Cooper Gulch, Approves $75K in Participatory Budgeting Funds, Talks Decriminalization of ‘Natural’ Psychedelics, and More!
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 4, 2023, 5:22 p.m. / Local Government
Boil-Water Notice Lifted for Mitchell Road Area, Says Humboldt CSD
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 4:29 p.m. / Emergencies
… the Humboldt Community Services District: On January 1, 2023, the Humboldt Community Services District (HCSD) experienced a main break in the Mitchell Road area that may have allowed storm water to enter our …
Vacant California Street House Torn Down Following Early Morning Fire, Says Humboldt Bay Firefighters; Cause Still Under Investigation
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 4:24 p.m. / Fire
… to a second alarm. Fire control was achieved in 1 hour. After approximately 5 hours, the fire was completely extinguished. In order to complete extinguishment and remove any remaining hazard presented …
[UPDATE: FOUND] Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Missing, At-Risk Myrtletown Man
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 2:58 p.m. / Emergencies
In Coast Central Credit Union’s First Competitive Board Election in Nine Years, a Slate of New Candidates Aims to Boost Member Involvement
Ryan Burns / Jan. 4, 2023, 1:44 p.m. / Business , Community Services
The Power Outages Are Rolling In as the Next Phase of the Atmospheric River Strikes Humboldt
Hank Sims / Jan. 4, 2023, 8:57 a.m. / Emergencies
(PHOTOS) Early Morning Fire Erupts in Vacant Eureka House
Ryan Burns / Jan. 4, 2023, 8:38 a.m. / Fire
OBITUARY: Richard (Dick) Marlin Jackson, 1937-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Phillip Earl Leavitt, 1946-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Joseph (Joe) Jesse Riley, 1954-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: James Michael Tatka, 1953-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 4, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
HUMBOLDT OES: Around 70 Local Buildings Deemed Unsafe in the Wake of the Quakes, in Total; Here is the Big List of Resources for People Who Need Help
LoCO Staff / Jan. 3, 2023, 2:49 p.m. / Crime
… and charging stations.Additionally, the Red Cross is available to connect community members impacted by the earthquake with a variety of other services to aid in the recovery process. To learn more, contact 1 …
What Are the Most Interesting New Laws for California in 2023?
CalMatters staff / Jan. 3, 2023, 1:52 p.m. / Sacramento
… What Are the Most Interesting New Laws for California in 2023? Student Gracie Semmens attends a rally in support of Proposition 1 at UC Berkeley on Nov. 4, 2022. Photo by Martin …
‘We’re in Crisis Mode’: Collapsing Cannabis Industry Guts Garberville Businesses; Local Leaders Look to Tourism as a Saving Grace
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 2, 2023, 7 a.m. / Business , Cannabis , Community
… ’s commercial cannabis cultivation tax. “This does not include fees paid, however. … Cannabis permit fees for all cultivation – not only Southern Humboldt – since 2016 amount to [a total of] $14.1 million.”If you …
OBITUARY: Travis Roger Low, 1952-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY Evelyn Griffith Natt, 1940-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Delores A. Moon. Visitation and services shall be held at Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street in Arcata on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 11 to 1 p.m., directly followed by services at 1 to 3 p.m. with the Rev …
OBITUARY: Frank Adison Luz, 1943-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Boil-Water Notice Issued for Much of Mitchell Road and the Surrounding Area, Says Humboldt CSD
LoCO Staff / Jan. 1, 2023, 3 p.m. / Emergencies
… occurred on January 1, 2023, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, the Humboldt County Health Department, and the Humboldt Community Services District are advising residents …
Humboldt OES: Fernbridge Closed Again For Damage Assessment Following This Morning’s 5.4 Shaker
LoCO Staff / Jan. 1, 2023, 12:01 p.m. / Crime
… .m. on Sunday, Jan. 1 a magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred approximately 30 miles south of Eureka. There is no tsunami risk as a result of the earthquake. Community members are advised to be prepared …
STARK HOUSE SUNDAY SERIAL: Clean Break, Chapter 5
LoCO Staff / Jan. 1, 2023, 7:05 a.m. / Sunday Serial
… Art by Midjourney AI.CHAPTER FIVE 1 Nikki stretched a lean, corded arm up over his head and felt around blindly until his fingers found the square of chalk hanging from the string. Brown eyes still …
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Where’s That Line From?
Barry Evans / Jan. 1, 2023, 7 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
… GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Where’s That Line From? A gentle start to the year (for both you and me): a quiz. Who spoke (or sang) the following?###1. “I got you, you son of a bitch.”2. “The rug …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: California’s Third Shakiest Earthquake?
The EcoNews Report / Dec. 31, 2022, 10 a.m. / Environment
… measured by peak ground acceleration), with 1.46 g-force of acceleration. Why was Rio Dell harder hit when the earthquake was centered closer to Ferndale? Why did this earthquake feel much …
(UPDATING) Traveling East? Highways 299 and 36 Closed Limited to One-Way Traffic Due to Active Rock Slides
LoCO Staff / Dec. 31, 2022, 9:56 a.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather , Traffic
… 1 Facebook page for current road conditions. We will continue to update this post as well.###A handful of local rivers are forecast to reach flood stage at some point today, including the Eel River …
A NURSE WRITES: The Flu is Probably Not What You Think It Is, and You Should Give Yourself a Nice New Year’s Resolution!
Michelle Lewis-Lusso / Dec. 31, 2022, 7 a.m. / Health
OBITUARY: Jerry L. Carson, 1935-2022
LoCO Staff / Dec. 31, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Jerry L. Carson, 1935-2022 Jerry L. CarsonSeptember 8, 1935 – December 9, 2022There will be a celebration of life for Jerry Carson on January 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rio …
FLOOD INFO: Free Sandbags Available as Deluge Leads to Swollen Rivers, Road Closures
LoCO Staff / Dec. 30, 2022, 3:26 p.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
… River at Fernbridge in Ferndale is forecast to reach flood stage the morning of Saturday, Dec. 31, with moderate flooding occurring through Sunday, January 1, 2023.The California Nevada River …
Pine Hill Double Murder Suspect Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty; Charges Could Put Him in Prison For Life With No Parole
Rhonda Parker / Dec. 30, 2022, 3:14 p.m. / Courts
Victims of Tuesday’s Double Homicide Identified
Ryan Burns / Dec. 30, 2022, 9:48 a.m. / Crime
BEHOLD: Humboldt’s Top 25 Stories of 2022 as Chosen by You, the Lost Coast Outpost Readership
Hank Sims / Dec. 30, 2022, 7:53 a.m. / News
… were laying down.Without further ado … your Top 25 Stories of the Year! Photo: Ryan Burns.1. (UPDATING) Power Out Across the County Tuesday Morning, Schools Closed, Fernbridge Currently …
OBITUARY: Theresa Lynn (Burgi) Guyer, 1968-2022
LoCO Staff / Dec. 30, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… ,January 14 at 1 p.m. at the Eureka Women's Club, 1531 J Street, Eureka. Please join in celebrating Theresa’s beautiful life. Sharing your memories and good times will be greatly appreciated …