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Skeletal Remains Found in Fieldbrook in 2006 Have Been Identified as Belonging to ‘Cowboy Fred’, Says Sheriff’s Office
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office release:The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has utilized DNA technology to identify remains discovered in 2006 as Freddie Earl Long, DOB: 04/13/1943.On 10…
When Is a California College Degree Worth the Cost? A New Study Has Answers
…The longer they chase a degree, the less time they spend in the workforce earning the higher salaries that come with a college credential. Also, the federal net price data has limits…
OBITUARY: Petey Brucker, 1952-2024
…He was known for spending hours in the evening at the Beer Tree in Forks of Salmon with the likes of Hoss Bennett and Jim Hensher. If there was anyone at the…
POLL! What Should Be Humboldt's Official Breed of Dog?
The time has come for Humboldt County to tackle the important task of selecting one (1) specific dog breed to rule over the rest of the local canine community. It's kind…
YESTERDAY IN SUPES: Board Punts Decision on TOT Funding for the Arts, Approves $4 Million for Measure Z-Funded Projects, and More
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###Over a dozen representatives of the local arts sector filled the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors chambers on Tuesday to urge the…
Will California Voters Decide Tax Limits in November? It’s Up to the Supreme Court
…Thomas Hiltachk, the lawyer representing the business group, asserted that the power of the legislative branch is shared with the public and thus the Legislature has no unilateral power to impose taxes…
First They Closed College, Now They Close College COVE?!? Yes, But Only For Two Weeks and to Perform Much-Needed Repairs, State Parks Says
…The temporary closure order will apply to the parking area and trail within the unit. Other popular trails within Trinidad State Beach will remain open during this closure. With the exception of…
Will Californians Get Any Relief on Gas Prices?
…Citing the “crippling” effect high gas prices have on low-income Californians and commuters, legislators wanted to know if the law’s increased reporting requirements on oil companies have helped the commission…
POLL! Should President Jackson Be Fired as a Result of His Handling of the Cal Poly Humboldt Protest?
Yesterday, over 300 Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and staff released an open letter demanding President Tom Jackson's "immediate termination" in the wake of the "violent and fearful" response that ended the…
[UPDATED] Coastal Commission Approves Humboldt Bay Seawater Intake System Upgrades Needed for Nordic Aquafarms Project
UPDATE, May 8, 4:13 p.m.:After more than an hour of discussion, which included the addition of some new conditions of approval by staff as well as public comments both…
Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in California Deer For the First Time; Fish & Wildlife Asks Hunters and Others to Be on the Lookout for Symptoms
…As a result the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend keeping the agents of all known prion diseases from entering the human food chain (Centers for…
Cal Poly Humboldt Issues New List of Talking Points on the Campus Occupation Broken Up Last Week
…Multiple people called the University Police Department (UPD) concerned due to the actions of the people who were protesting in Siemens Hall on the first day of the protest. Several staff members…
Did California’s Massive COVID Homeless Shelter Program Work? A New Evaluation Probes the Results
Terry Harper, left, and Frank Scott deliver meals to the unhoused occupants at a Radisson Hotel in Oakland as part of Project Roomkey on Feb. 9, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento…
OBITUARY: Christian Leslie Nielsen, 1963-2024
…He met lots of lifelong friends at meetings and conventions he attended through the lodge. After his passing Christian was honored with the “Member of the Year” award at the California and…
OBITUARY: James (Jim) Perry St. John, 1943-2024
…Jim was born September 2, 1943, in Arcata at the old Trinity Hospital — the son of Perry Leroy and Barbara Caroline (Weirup) St. John. Jim was raised in McKinleyville, where he attended…
OBITUARY: Marvin ‘Ike’ Ganfield Jr., 1945-2024
…Ike will be remembered for his warmth, easygoing nature, and love of a good conversation.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Ike Ganfield Jr.'s loved ones. The Lost Coast…
The County’s General Fund is On Track to Run Out of Money in Less Than Two Years
…Each outlined the challenges they've faced this year and the ones they anticipate in the near future.As noted above, the rest of the county department heads, including Sheriff William Honsal…
The Cutten Man Shot by Deputies in Critical Incident Nearly Two Weeks Ago Died on Friday, Sheriff’s Office Says
The scene of the shooting. File photo: Andrew Goff.PREVIOUSLY:Deputies Shoot Man Believed to Have Shot Elderly Woman in Cutten This Morning; Fern and Cedar Streets ClosedSheriff’s Office Issues Statement…
320 Members of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Faculty and Staff Call For ‘Immediate Termination’ of President Jackson and his Chief of Staff
…The following was sent to the Outpost.]###A group of staff and faculty drafted this preamble to the letter below, which we are sharing with the media on behalf of 320 staff…
Early Morning Myrtletown House Fire Claims Litter of Puppies; Cause Still Under Investigation, Humboldt Bay Fire Says
…All six occupants were out of the home upon arrival, but it was reported that several dogs may be trapped in the house. Due to the size of the fire and the…
Humboldt Supervisors to Discuss $12.3 Million Budget Deficit, Future Projections During a Special Meeting Today
…Andrew Goff###The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will convene for a special meeting this morning to discuss the county’s budget outlook for the upcoming fiscal year and projections for the…
Who Owns the Apartment Next Door? California Agency Says It Will Take Millions to Find Out
…For a 2020 bill requiring the Secretary of State to add a different question to the same form, the fiscal estimate was a mere $561,000 in the first year and $79…
A Hit-and-Run Driver Killed a 28-Year-Old SoHum Woman on the Highway Yesterday Morning
Press release from the California Highway Patrol: On May 4, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, Humboldt Communications Center (CHP Dispatch) received a 9-1-1 call of a pedestrian lying down…
PASTOR BETHANY: Listen to Each Other
"I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and willingly accepts the penalty by staying in jail to arouse the conscience of the community over…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Meditation: Less is More
…My old pal, the late Pete Kayes, leading a meditation group in the County jail. (Barry Evans)Part of my “quickie” approach these days is dictated by logistics. At the jail where…
Civil Liberties Groups Urge Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson to Lift ‘Constitutionally Suspect’ Campus Closure
Student protestors on the UC Quad on Monday, April 22. Image: Ryan BurnsPREVIOUSLY: Director of the ACLU of Northern California Issues Statement on Campus Protests, Urges CPH Admin to Refrain from Involving…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Protecting In-Stream Flows in the Mad River
…The District once provided a lot of water to the pulp mills of Humboldt Bay. When these shuttered, the District faced a challenge: without putting that water to "beneficial use," the District…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: When Grids Collide! Or, Have You Ever Wondered Why Eureka’s Street System Was Laid Out So Strangely?
The meeting of the grids. In red: The "Waterfront" grid. In blue: The newer, or "North-South" grid. ###One of the first things I noticed about Eureka when I moved to Humboldt…
OBITUARY: Nicky (Nick) Albert, 1950-2024
…In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the ALS Association at als.org.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Nick Albert’s loved ones. The Lost…
Are You a Public Policy Wonk Into Jurisdiction and Land Use Issues? Humboldt LAFCo Seeks a Public Member
Press release from the Humboldt Local Agency Formation Commission:The Humboldt Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) invites interested persons to apply for the position of regular public member on the Commission. The…