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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…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Names Deputy Who Shot and Killed Suspect in Cutten Incident Last Month
At the scene of the April 25 shooting | Photo: Andrew GoffThe Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has released more info on the officer-involved shooting that took place in Cutten on April…
POLL! Which Humboldt Bar/Restaurant is the Best Place to Watch Sports?
…As always, we invite you to inform us which local venue(s) we've forgotten by giving us the business in the comments below. If your fav sports hole is already on…
It’s a Crucial Week for the Gateway Area Plan and the Future of the City of Arcata
…But the Gateway Area Plan is perhaps the most ambitious city planning document seen on the North Coast in many a year.There are the bottom-line figures: Planners estimate that the…
How Vietnamese Lawmakers Struck Back When L.A. County Declared Jane Fonda Day
…On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Supervisors announced they would change the date to another in April during Earth Month “out of respect for the community voices who have spoken up.” The…
Should California Be Able to Require Sobriety in Homeless Housing?
Desperate for a way to help the tens of thousands of people living in tents, cars and RVs on California’s streets, lawmakers are attempting to upend a key tenet of the…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Shakespearean Authorship and the Lost Coast Outpost
“The idea that William Shakespeare's authorship of his plays and poems is a matter of conjecture…Should claims that the Holocaust did not occur also be made part of the standard…
(PHOTOS) Cal Poly Humboldt Grads Rally for Palestine
Photos/video by Isabella Vanderheiden###A crowd of around 200-250 people, including Cal Poly Humboldt graduates, their friends and family members, gathered at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka today for…
(PHOTOS) AURORA REDUX: There’s a Good Chance the Northern Lights Will Grace Humboldt’s Skies Again Tonight
…The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center says the geomagnetic storm will continue through Sunday, although cloud cover will likely diminish visibility on the coast. Image via…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: In-Stream Flows Set to Expire for Klamath Tributaries. What’s Next?
…A coalition of tribal governments, fishermen and environmental nonprofits are asking the State Board for new permanent instream flow dedications. And new legislation, if passed, will strengthen the ability of the state…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Humboldt County Teacher Who Flew Before the Wright Brothers, and the Forgotten Precious Blood Catholic School in Rohnerville That Hired Him
…Photos via the Humboldt Historian.One day, in about the year 1920, when I was attending the Marshall School in Eureka, in the fifth grade, we had a history lesson on the…
OBITUARY: Fil Godfrey, 1940-2024
…He was proud to be the grandfather of Daniel and Will Godfrey, and Thomas Celeste. He will be missed by his friends Kathy Foley Spain, Kevin Phillips and Roberta Walker.Fil was…
OBITUARY: Dennis (Denny) Phillip Katri, 1944-2024
Dennis (Denny) Phillip Katri, 79, was tragically taken from us on March 27, 2024, as the result of an auto accident. His loss was completely unexpected and we are still in shock…
OBITUARY: Kathryn Hubbard Stotler, 1952-2024
…They moved to Arcata in 1990 after the birth of their son, Thomas. Soon after that, their daughter, Haley, was born. Kathy loved the arts and was very involved in the local…
Look Up
…People from across Humboldt are sharing their photos of the aurora borealis on the Outpost's Facebook page. (Also here.) You might want to add yours to the pile.
ALERT: Potential Measles Exposure in Two Eureka Locations
…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…
Gov. Newsom’s Revised Budget, by the Numbers
…The immediate reaction from Democratic leaders in the Assembly and Senate, who will negotiate a deal with the governor, was cautious and addressed few specifics. “We are encouraged that the Governor’s…
We Need to Talk About TICKS! It’s the Season! For the Last Goddamn Time, Please Don’t Try to Twist ‘Em Out!
Ixodes pacificus, the Western black-legged tick — the only local carrier of Lyme disease. Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia.###Press release from the Department of Heath and Human Services, a division of…
SUNNY DAY POLL! Did You Go to Work Today?
Damn! Great day! LoCO ain't mad at ya (mostly) It's Humboldt's first insanely nice day of 2024! Did you spend it toiling for THE MAN, or nah? No. Retired…
(PHOTOS) Soup’s Off
…LoCO hopes you are enjoying your "sick day" out in this offensive sunshine more than the Caltrans and City of Eureka workers called to Broadway to address the mass loss of soup…
Disconnected Youth: Some Young Californians Lack Work, School Options
Photo by Cesar Lalangui Eras via Pexels.A new analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California finds the state’s economy is leaving a significant share of young people behind. More…
OBITUARY: Barbara Elizabeth Rybeck, 1958-2024
Our beloved Barbara Elizabeth Rybeck (Jones), 65 years of age, was called home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1958, to Robert and…
OBITUARY: Daniel Hilliard Mielke, 1991-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Hilliard Mielke on April 22, 2024, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Born on April 2, 1991, in Hayward, Daniel was welcomed and…
POLL! Your Humboldt-Raised Teenager Is Graduating High School This Year; What Would You Recommend They Do Next?
Now what? "Attend a four-year university like a responsible, ambitious person." "Eh, save your future money and stress by attending a two-year school first." "Find a job in the skilled…
Cal Poly Humboldt Releases Updated Safety Protocols for Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
…At the check-in area outside the venue, pick up your wristbands for the anticipated number of guests you entered when you registered. Distribute the wristbands to your guests.Graduates, guests, and…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Demolition of Spooky Humboldt Landmark Underway
Major demolition operations in full swing at Loleta's old creamery building, long the small Eel River Valley town's most recognizable structure. Outpost readers may recall that the massive brick building…
DA Says Pro-Israel Deputy Roger Rees Won’t Be Assigned to Cases Involving Cal Poly Humboldt Protesters
Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees, seen here in 2022 across the street from a public protest at the Humboldt County courthouse after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, has faced public…
Californians Will See Lower Electricity Rates and a New Fee That Won’t Vary With Power Use
…In a letter Jones and the rest of the Senate GOP caucus sent to CPUC president Reynolds earlier this week, the San Diego Republican expressed some skepticism that the state regulatory body…