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More Sales Taxes on the Way? Fortuna City Council Adds Measure to November Ballot
Dezmond Remington / April 7, 2026, 4:12 p.m. / Local Government , Taxes
… that the city has lost $1.8 million in purchasing power over the last six years, forcing them to halt hiring police officers and go into a deficit. If enacted, the sales tax would contribute that much to the city …
Yurok Tribe, Blue Lake Rancheria Agree to Consolidate Fire Department Operations
LoCO Staff / April 7, 2026, 3:53 p.m. / Fire
After Many Revisions, Fortuna City Council Passes Rent Guidelines for Mobile Homes
Dezmond Remington / April 7, 2026, 1:40 p.m. / Activism , Local Government
… . The ordinance passed 4-1; Mayor Mike Johnson shut down the applause. Mosher told the Outpost during a phone interview today that Colantuono's arguments impressed her, and she was willing to wait …
St. Joseph Health is Attempting to Negotiate a Settlement in State’s Emergency Abortion Care Lawsuit
Ryan Burns / April 7, 2026, 12:32 p.m. / Courts , Health Care
Fire That Took Out H Street Apartments Human-Caused, Forwarded to EPD as Possible Arson
Sage Alexander / April 7, 2026, 11:12 a.m. / Safety
… firefighters arrived at 1:21 a.m. — determining a fire pattern or finding physical evidence to shed more light on the fire from the wreckage was impossible, he said. But firefighters and police are seeking more …
Humboldt-Del Norte Central Labor Council Issues Statement of Support of Immigrant Rights, Plans May 1 Solidarity Rally
LoCO Staff / April 7, 2026, 10:17 a.m. / Labor
… Humboldt-Del Norte Central Labor Council Issues Statement of Support of Immigrant Rights, Plans May 1 Solidarity Rally Press release from the Central Labor Council: The Central Labor Council …
(VIDEO) A New Angle on the Magnificent Eureka Theater, Humboldt’s Art Deco Entertainment Palace
Hank Sims / April 7, 2026, 8:10 a.m. / Our Culture
OBITUARY: Gabriela ‘Gabby’ Murphy, 1927–2026
LoCO Staff / April 7, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Gabriela 'Gabby' Murphy, 1927–2026 Gabriela “Gabby” Murphy passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2026 — a life filled with love, service, and gratitude …
‘Ganjasaurus Rex’ to Invade Hulu: 4/20 Documentary Anthology Includes a Short About the Humboldt-Filmed Cult Classic
Ryan Burns / April 6, 2026, 11:53 a.m. / Cannabis
(VIDEO) Sequoia Park Zoo Bear Nabu Emerges From Hibernation Ready to Play
Isabella Vanderheiden / April 6, 2026, 10:30 a.m. / Cavy Babies
Texting and Driving This Month? EPD’s Gonna Get You
LoCO Staff / April 6, 2026, 9:18 a.m. / Public Safety
OBITUARY: Anna Mae Logan (Lamebear), 1948-2026
LoCO Staff / April 6, 2026, 8:21 a.m. / Obits
… will be held on Tuesday April 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Indian Shaker Church with a potluck to follow.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Anna Mae Logan's family. The Lost Coast …
Immigrant Truck Drivers Were Supposed to Get Their Licenses Back. Why California’s DMV Is Stalling
Adam Echelman / April 6, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / Sacramento
… , he bought his own truck for $160,000 and he has monthly $3,000 loan payments, plus $1,500 a month in insurance. Because of the new enforcement actions, Singh lost his commercial license on March 6 …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The ‘God Squad’ Returns!
The EcoNews Report / April 4, 2026, 10 a.m. / Environment
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: ‘That Canal is a Nuisance!’ The Water-Borne Dreamers of Yesteryear Did Manage to Cut a Passage From Mad River to the Bay, But Everyone Else Hated It and Were So Happy When It Died
Erich F. Schimps / April 4, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Diana Marie Dal Porto Ellis Bridges, 1943-2026
LoCO Staff / April 4, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Gary Gene Klinetobe, 1949-2026
LoCO Staff / April 4, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Woman Held To Answer on Murder Charges for Two-Year-Old Foster Kid’s Death
Sage Alexander / April 3, 2026, 5:05 p.m. / Courts
… her to answer on the charges filed in 2024, and to continue with proceedings against her. Pearce-Pifferini has pleaded not guilty, and Killoran allowed her to remain out of custody on a $1 million bail …
Eureka’s City Council May Get Its First Pay Bump in Decades (But Don’t Worry, We THE PEOPLE, Will Have the Ultimate Say)
Isabella Vanderheiden / April 3, 2026, 2:40 p.m. / Government
… Institute for Economic Research’s Cost of Living Calculator estimates that $500 in 1988 is equal to roughly $1,370 in today’s money, which represents a 174% increase in inflation.Rather than a set monthly …
Mystery Smells Attack Sunny Brae; Wastewater Treatment Plant Only Partially to Blame
Dezmond Remington / April 3, 2026, 1:47 p.m. / Mysteries , Weird
Do You Like to LAF? (… Meaning ‘Local Agency-Form’? Get It???) If So, Then Please Join LAFCo as an Alternate Public Member
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2026, 11:04 a.m. / Local Government
Adult and Child Arrested Following Report of Gunfire in McK Neighborhood Yesterday Morning
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2026, 10:39 a.m. / Crime
… Kinleyville, a convicted felon, on multiple weapons-related charges. He was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges: PC 29800(a)(1) — Felon/Addict in Possession …
New Boat Rules at Ruth Lake! Sadly, the Spread of the Nasty, Dam-Destroying Golden Mussels Means That There are a Few Hoops to Jump Through Before Launching
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2026, 10:31 a.m. / Infrastructure
The Final Master Plan for the Great Redwood Trail is Out. What Does it Mean for Humboldt?
Isabella Vanderheiden / April 3, 2026, 7:55 a.m. / Environment , Trails , Tribes
OBITUARY: Michael Francis Goodman, 1950-2026
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Carl (Mike) Pullen, 1957-2026
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… and operated a decorative iron shop. During those years, Mike drove a cammed-out, performance ’69 Mach 1, which he regretted selling until the day he died. He was lucky to have a grandfather, Royce Pullen, who …
There’ll be a Congressional Debate Over in Redding This Afternoon, and We’re Told It Will be Live-Streamed
Hank Sims / April 2, 2026, 2:41 p.m. / D.C.
Arcata City Council Ends Public Safety Committee, Waits on Improving Tourism Website
Dezmond Remington / April 2, 2026, 12:41 p.m. / Local Government
… was completed; the council voted 3-1 in favor of the idea. (Stillman voted “no”; Meredith Matthews was absent.) Even if they did kick in the funds, it’s probably too late for the site to make …
Eureka City Schools Appoints Author, Public Speaker Jess Pettitt to Serve on the District’s Governing Board
LoCO Staff / April 2, 2026, 11:21 a.m. / Education
(VIDEO) Look Familiar? Police are Seeking Leads in Late-Night Jewelry Burglary at a Home Near Sequoia Park
LoCO Staff / April 2, 2026, 10:02 a.m. / Crime
… (VIDEO) Look Familiar? Police are Seeking Leads in Late-Night Jewelry Burglary at a Home Near Sequoia Park Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On April 1st, 2026 Officers …
