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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…
In Open Letter to Legislators, Humboldt Jewish Leaders Reject the Notion That the Cal Poly Protests Were Antisemitic
…But we do not find the protests themselves to be antisemitic and we reject it as justification for the police force used against the protesters. This inappropriate justification is all the more…
RANKED CHOICE POLL! Let's Unofficially Name Eureka's Big New Metal Crab, Shall We?
…Perhaps once we launch this thing he will do the right thing and agree to abide by the will of the people. (It's your legacy, bud.)Because this is a very…
Due to Ongoing Campus Closure, Cal Poly Humboldt Will Instead Hold Graduation Ceremonies at Multiple Sites Across the County
…They will take place concurrently in the Sapphire Palace at the Blue Lake Casino, the Eureka Theater, and the Eureka High School Auditorium. Each of the venues has the capacity to accommodate…
Tribal Sovereignty Win: Feds Place 9.3 Acres Into Trust for Exclusive Benefit of the Trinidad Rancheria
Trust Signing Opening Prayer. | All photos via Trinidad Rancheria.###Press release from the Trinidad Rancheria:The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria (Trinidad Rancheria) is proud to announce that…
Last Night’s Structure Fire on Ole Hanson Road Deemed Suspicious, Says Humboldt Bay Fire
…The second arriving unit was assigned to search the interior of the residence for any potential victims and the third arriving unit was assigned to Safety. The fourth arriving unit was assigned…
‘We Needed Wonder Woman’: Newsom Cuts to Foster Care, Child Services Worry Families
…Now, as the state faces a budget shortfall that the Legislative Analyst’s Office predicts could be as much as $73 billion, programs the state funded during times of surplus are on…
California Republicans Want to Take Financial Aid From Protesters if They Were Violent
Groups of pro-Palestinian protesters gather at an entrance to their encampment at UCLA on the late evening of May 1, 2024. Law enforcement would eventually clear the encampment on the morning…
Shuttered Arcata Plaza Tavern Toby & Jack’s Set to Become Habibi Bar & Grill, Featuring Indian, Pakistani and Mediterranean Food With Cocktails and Theme Nights
…The pinstriped teal-and-beige marquee has faded, and the neon martini glass affixed to the plywood siding has gone dark. The illustrated top hat, cane and gloves superimposed on the yin…
State Officials Close Humboldt County’s Recreational Razor Clam Fishery Again Due to Domoic Acid Toxicity
Photo via CDFW.###Press release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife:The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery…
Flight Delayed Four Hours Last Night Due to TSA Scare
Press release from the County Administrative Office: The terminal and security checkpoint at the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) were closed at approximately 3:45 p.m. today, Wednesday, May…
UC’s President Had a Plan to Deescalate Protests. How Did We Get a Night of Violence at UCLA?
Video footage of the attack by counterprotesters against pro-Palestinian protestors at UCLA in the early morning of May 1, 2024. CalMatters reporter Sergio Olmos captured the confrontation for about two hours…
OBITUARY: Anthony David Maillelle Painter, 1988-2024
…He was a very happy joyful person and a gifted artist.He loved fishing with his family on the Klamath river. He enjoyed tattooing friends and family. He was the son of…
(VIDEO) News Station Releases Livestream Footage of the Moment Reporter Was Taken Into Custody During Occupy Cal Poly Humboldt Raid
KRCR reporter Ademi Ruiz is loaded into a police van after her arrest Tuesday morning | FileAll sides involved are still processing the events of the past week after the Occupy Cal Poly…
Cal Poly Humboldt: ‘Unlawful Actions’ of Protesters ‘Can Never Happen Again’
FileThe following message, signed by Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr., and several high-ranking members of his administration, was shared today with the campus community: Dear Students and Colleagues,As…
ROBOT SURGERY! Meet St. Joe’s New, Badass Four-Armed Robot Surgery Buddy, the daVinci Xi
Here's the best video tutorial the Outpost could immediately find on the daVinci Xi. ### Press release from Providence St. Joseph Hospital:At Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, our commitment to delivering…
Cal Poly Says Majority of Those Arrested Were Not Students; Says ‘Modified’ Commencement Will Take Place
…Andrew Goff.Press release from Cal Poly Humboldt:The University continues the cleanup and recovery process following the illegal occupation of two campus buildings and surrounding areas since Monday, April 22. Facilities…
Californians Are Protecting Themselves From Wildfire. Why Is There Still an Insurance Crisis?
Donna Yutzy cleans the gutters of her home from flammable debris in the Magalia area of Butte County on Nov. 4, 2023. State law prohibits the use of landscaping plants and any…
California Passed a Law to Stop ‘Pay to Play’ in Local Politics. After Two Years, Legislators Want to Gut It
State lawmakers on the Assembly floor at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 29, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMattersDescribed by its author as the “most significant political reform” in…
OBITUARY: Barbara May Hillman, 1961-2024
…She found solace and beauty in her artwork and the flourishing plants in her garden. A memorial service to honor Barbara’s life will be held at Gasquet Bible Church on May…