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Manila Dunes Homicide Victim Identified; Sheriff’s Office Investigation Ongoing
Photo of the structure in the Manila Dunes where 56-year-old Pete William Dibean was living at the time of his death. | Image via Manila Community Services District.###Press release from…
Sextortion of Minors on the Rise, FBI Warns
…The FBI wants to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online activity that may lead to the solicitation and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual acts…
Will the City of Eureka Officially Oppose Measure A, the 'Cannabis Reform Initiative'?
…There'll presumably be plenty of public comment and questions from the dais on the item, given the considerable amount of discourse over the controversial initiative, and that's probably the biggest…
Trinidad Rancheria Urges a ‘No’ Vote on Measure A, the ‘Cannabis Reform Initiative’
Press release from the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria:As Trinidad Rancheria's Tribal Chairman, I must speak out and urge a No Vote on Measure A. Our…
Hoopa Valley Tribe Endorses Measure A, the ‘Cannabis Reform Initiative’
Press release from the Yes on Measure A Campaign: Measure A co-sponsor Mark Thurmond received the support of the Hoopa Valley Tribe today. A letter signed by Vice-Chairman Everett Colegrove…
Parents’ Rights Groups Mobilize as California Advances a Ban on Youth Tackle Football
Photo by Pixabay via Pexels.Anaheim Assemblymember Avelino Valencia is a former tight end for Cal State San Jose who tried out for the NFL. Before entering politics, he was a community…
Why California Community Colleges Are Reluctant to Spend More Than $500 Million in State Money
…Runyon said he’s grateful for the services that Cuesta College provides and places the blame for the college’s budget dilemma on Newsom and the state’s leadership. Troy said the…
OBITUARY: James Jeffries, 1954-2023
…James was the oldest of five children and grew up in Rio Dell. James was a gentle and kind man. James enjoyed being in the community and working at Redwood United making…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Gaza and Religious Wars
“This is a struggle between the children of light and the children of darkness, between humanity and the law of the jungle.”— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 16 October 2023 [translated from…
[UPDATE: Re-Opened] Hwy. 101 Closed in Both Directions in Both Orick and Fortuna Due to Flooding
UPDATE, Sunday morning:The highway has reopened.###Original post: ###According to Caltrans, northern Humboldt County has nearly become an island due to the deluge of the past 24 hours. As of this…
(UPDATING) WEATHER ALERT: Flood Warning Issued for Humboldt Bay Area, Heavy Rain Expected to Continue Through the Afternoon
…National Weather Service Eureka.The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for communities around Humboldt Bay. Flood impacts are expected to increase throughout the day."The flood advisory around Humboldt…
ROAD TRIP! Humboldt Transit Authority Launches Express Route From Eureka to Ukiah with $2 Starting Fare
Image via Humboldt Transit Authority###If you’ve been putting off a trip to visit the City of 10,000 Buddhas, Vichy Springs or any of the other neat sights around Ukiah…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Coho Salmon in Downtown Arcata?
…Tune in to learn more about these streams and the fish that call them home for a fairly brief but critical time in their life cycle.For more fascinating info on the…
For the Second Year Running, Coast Central Credit Union Board Election Sees Challenger Focused on Transparency, Greater Member Involvement
Since it was established in 1979, Coast Central Credit Union has grown into the largest member-owned financial institution in the region, with over 76,000 members and 11 branches in Del…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Skiing Horse Mountain! Remembering the Scene’s Golden Era, When it Was Full of People and Fun, Complete With Tow Lines, a Lodge, a Snack Shack and the Hiouska Spirit
…The ticket booth and the snack shack were next to the lodge at the bottom of the Lodge Tow. The Ski Patrol had their own A-frame on the east side of…
OBITUARY: Frank Klopp, 1934-2023
We mourn the passing of Franklin Ross Klopp. Franklin took his passage to the happy hunting and fishing grounds on November 30, 2023 with Hospice in Fortuna. He was born June 26…
OBITUARY: Patsy Ruth Walker, 1929-2023
Patsy Ruth Walker September 25, 1929 – December 27, 2023Patsy Ruth Walker (Hackett), born September 25, 1929 passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Seaview Rehab & Wellness Center in Eureka on…
OBITUARY: Alan Richard Wolski, 1947-2024
Alan Richard WolskiJuly 7, 1947 - January 9, 2024 It is with aching hearts that we announce the death of Alan Wolski, beloved husband and devoted father to two daughters and a granddaughter…
OBITUARY: John Dexter Freeman, 1942-2023
…He was a life member of the Elks Club and he was the Grand Chancellor of the Pythian’s for the state of California. He was a lifelong fan of the San…
POLL! What is Humboldt's Best Car Dealership?
Maybe it's because LoCO finds itself craving some new wheels in the not-too-distant future that we've found ourselves trying to wrap our minds around the many dealerships the…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Felony Warrant Suspect
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Corey James MOORE. An outstanding Felony warrant for the arrest…
(WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO) EPD Releases Body Cam Footage of Altercation and Subsequent Fatal Shooting Behind the Ingomar Club
…The department is also releasing the radio transmissions between the officers on scene and our Communications Center that encompass the time from the traffic stop to the officer involved shooting. The audio…
(VIDEO/PHOTOS) Iron Gate Reservoir Drawdown Has Begun as Dam Removal on the Klamath Continues
###PREVIOUSLYGround Has Been Broken on Klamath River Restoration, the World’s Largest-Ever Dam-Removal Project(PHOTOS) Removal of Copco No. 2 Dam Complete, Restoring Klamath River Flows to Ward’s Canyon…
Supreme Court Will Hear Case About Homeless Encampments, With Huge Implications for California
…The majority of the amicus briefs filed in the case were from California entities and, though more than a dozen mostly-Republican-led state governments also filed a brief, Newsom was the…
Local Environmental Groups Celebrate Harbor District Resolution Commiting to ‘Green Terminal’ for Offshore Wind
Image adapted from the Harbor District’s preliminary overview of Humboldt Bay, including general project site, federal navigation channel, candidate sites for wet Storage, and coastal dependent lands.PREVIOUSLY: Harbor District Board…
With Tighter Budgets, Police Seek Less Time in Court
…The proposition included a provision that allows for changes with a two-thirds vote of both the Senate and the Assembly, according to a legislative analysis. Among other things, the proposition allowed…
POLL! Just Curious! Should the President of the United States Be Allowed to Order the Military to Assassinate Their Political Rivals?
Earlier this week, former President Trump's legal team put forth the idea that a president ordering SEAL Team Six to kill political opponents would be protected by executive immunity and thus…
REGGAE RETURNS! Mateel Community Center Announces Revival of Reggae on the River Festival
The crowd at Reggae on the River in 2017 | File photo from the Mateel's Facebook page.###Get ready, all you reggae fans! Humboldt’s long-running music festival Reggae on the…
Providence is Closing All of Its Outpatient Labs, Including Those at St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial Hospitals
…Joseph Hospital in Eureka. | File photo.###On Wednesday the Outpost started receiving messages from employees of both Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna and St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka saying that Providence Health…
Missing SoHum Woman Identified in Surveillance Footage; Search Ongoing
…Additionally, the HCSO would like to thank the volunteers from multiple volunteer fire departments within the county, members of the California State Parks, and the volunteer members of the Humboldt County Sheriff…