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Recreational Fishing on the Klamath and Trinity Shut Down For the Second Consecutive Year
…Prohibit the take and possession of Chinook salmon in the Sacramento, American, Feather and Mokelumne rivers and their tributaries. Prohibit the take and possession of fall-run Chinook salmon in the Klamath…
¿HISPANOHABLANTE? El Lost Coast Outpost Ahora Está Disponible en Español
…Sharp-eyed readers may have recently noticed the word "ESPAÑOL" pop up above the text of our blog posts a couple of minutes after they are published. It looks like this: That…
These California Schools Connect Kids to Community Services. Will They Survive Budget Cuts?
Princess Momoh-Danga, left, spends time with friends Jada Lash, center, and Kyyah King, right during an end-of-year celebration for the Sisterhood at Oakland High School in Oakland on May…
Should California Doctors Report Domestic Abuse to Police? Here’s How Physician Lawmakers Voted
Physicians in the California Legislature are divided over a bill that would exempt doctors from a requirement that they report all suspected cases of domestic violence to law enforcement agencies. They would…
UH OH: More Than 100 Individuals in Humboldt Exposed to Measles Last Week (But Most are Likely Immune, Says DHHS)
…The rash typically appears first on the face, along the hairline and behind the ears and then affects the rest of the body. Infected people are usually contagious from about four days…
POLL! WEED WINS! How Do You Plan to Celebrate Cannabis's Reclassification to a Schedule III Drug?
Mega weed news! President Biden's administration announced Thursday that the United States Department of Justice is officially moving to reschedule cannabis under federal law. No longer will Humboldt's most famous…
END OF AN ERA: Parking Enforcement Set to Return to Eureka
Remember these signs? Time to read them again, we're afraidWell, friends, the party is over. After years of those in the know enjoying worry-free parking all across town, the City…
Having Finally Gotten Its Act Together on Short-Term Rentals, the County is Now Accepting Permit Applications from Existing Operators in Unincorporated Humboldt
File photo.###Press release from the County of Humboldt:Short-term rental (STR) operators in inland areas of unincorporated Humboldt County can now apply for STR permits. On March 5, 2024, the…
23-Year-Old Missing in the Trinity Following Presumed Drowning Last Night, Sheriff’s Office Says; Search Underway
PREVIOUSLY:"Scanner Traffic Indicates," May 15.###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 5/15/2024, at about 6:00 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were…
North Coast Repertory Theatre and Playhouse Arts Land $70,000 in National Endowment for the Arts Grants
###From the office of U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman:Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) shared the news that three recipients in California’s Second Congressional District…
Last Night’s Garage Fire Near Highland Park Caused by ‘Improper Extinguishment of Smoking Materials,’ Humboldt Bay Fire Says
…The fire was knocked down within a few minutes of the first arriving units. With the fire attack crews transitioning to an overhaul phase to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. Engine…
Gig Companies Spent $200 Million to Write Their Own Labor Law. The State Supreme Court Could Throw It Out
Photo by Thought Catalog on UnsplashThe California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next Tuesday in a case that could change the fate of more than 1 million gig workers in the…
OBITUARY: Mitchel ‘Mitch’ O. Morrow, 1954-2024
…When he wasn’t hunting, you could find Mitch volunteering at many events throughout the county. He was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge. He also enjoyed bowling with his friends…
POLL! Does Trump's Promise to Scrap Offshore Wind Projects on 'Day One' of His Presidency Concern You?
…Maybe the President's mind can be changed." "Considering Trump's track record for accomplishing the things he says, I really don't place much weight in his words." "I don't…
‘This is a Major Milestone’: Arcata Planning Commission Passes Final Draft of Gateway Area Plan
Screenshot of Tuesday's Arcata Planning Commission meeting.###The Arcata Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a final draft of the Gateway Area Plan, the city’s long-range planning effort to make…
Influential Think Tank The Brookings Institution Asks, ‘Will Offshore Wind Be Good for Humboldt County?’
Image via the U.S. Department of Energy.###The development of a floating wind energy installation 21 miles off the Humboldt County coastline could wind up being the most significant industrial project…
NEVER A BOTHER: Florence Parks on How to be There for Kids in Crisis
Over the next few weeks, Lost Coast Communications — the Outpost's parent company — will be doing some work in conjunction with the California Department of Health and Human Services' "Never a Bother…
Anticipating an Enrollment Spike From All the New Homes, Arcata Schools Consider Collecting Developer Fees to Accommodate New Students
…At the moment, there is no urgent need: In March, Arcata voters passed Measure B, awarding the district $12.5 million in bonds. But the idea did percolate to the surface at…
Newsom Releases Billions for Mental Health Housing Ahead of Schedule: ‘Time to Deliver’
…Let’s do the right thing. And let’s have the sense of urgency that people in the state of California demand.” The funding, slated to come online July 1, is more…
College Campuses Can’t Hire Undocumented Students. How That Might Change in California
Sather Tower at the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley on March 25, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters Two state bills would allow public colleges and universities to hire undocumented students…
Gavin Newsom’s Budget Proposal Ditches Promise to Fund 5 Years of Growth for UC and Cal State
…It’s an update to the governor’s initial January proposal and sets the stage for intense budget negotiations with the Legislature to finalize a state budget by late June. The 2024…
OBITUARY: Jamie Lionel Wax, 1968-2024
Jamie Lionel Wax June 29, 1968 – March 18, 2024 The volunteer bluff supervisor was finally called home March 18, 2024, by his loving wife Fiona, whom he missed so much every day…
POLL! The Humboldt Aurora Borealis: Hot or Not?
LoCO's attempts to dub this the "Sara Borealis" seem to have failed, but that's OK | Photo: Andrew GoffIf your algorithms work anything like ours, your weekend news feeds were filled…
Former Singing Trees Recovery Center Owner Amber Bedell Sentenced to Prison for DUI, Child Endangerment
…Her sentence factors in the 2020 parole violation, another felony, according to Eads.After having her marriage and family therapist license revoked by the state in 2016, Bedell founded a 501(c…
Large Swaths of Fortuna Will Be Without Water Tomorrow Afternoon and Evening
…However, due to the nature of the work larger or unforeseen service interruptions in other adjacent areas may be possible or required.The City appreciates your patience and understanding as we deal…
Schatz Energy Research Center Unveils Pacific Offshore Wind Consortium, a New Partnership Between West Coast Universities
Wind turbine under construction at Vineyard 1, located off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, in April 2024. Photo: Maia Cheli, Schatz Energy Research Center.###The Schatz Energy Research Center…
A PG&E Chopper is Gonna be Buzzing SoHum Tomorrow Through Sunday; It Will Not Violate Your Constitutional Rights, Utility Vows
…The helicopters will be flying during daylight hours and will be surveying PG&E equipment in the following areas: Garberville, Alderpoint, Blocksburg, Bell Springs, Ruth Lake, Dinsmore, Bridgeville and Myers Flat/Fruitland…
OBITUARY: Kenneth Ray Wittenberg, 1949-2024
…As an alumnus, he was frequently in the stands cheering for many of the Cal Poly Humboldt men’s and women’s games over the years. Many seasons were spent in the…
OBITUARY: Joannie Jo Berger Bomar, 1951-2024
Joannie Jo Berger BomarTransition to life on March 30, 1951Transition to death April 18, 2024 On a beautiful March day in 1951, Joannie became the blessing of John and Jean Walker in…
OBITUARY: Michael Joseph Allison, 1948-2024
…Home is the sailor, home from the sea. A memorial will be held June 16 in Southern California.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Mike Allison's loved ones. The…