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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Rolph Shipyards Brought Life and Prosperity to Fairhaven
Mayor James Rolph (front row, center) pictured with the men who built his ships. Upwards of 250 men were employed at the Rolph Shipyards during World War I. Photos via Humboldt Historian…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Bay Fire Thanks Community for Donating to ‘Share the Magic of Christmas’ Toy Drive
It sure feels like Humboldt has been ultra generous with the toys this season. And now we can add the dozens of barrels gathered by the Humboldt Bay Fire Department to our…
POLL! For Which Federal Holiday Does Humboldt Provide the Best Backdrop?
…But of the days our government overlords have officially set aside for our slacking, which do you think Humboldt compliments best? New Year’s Day, January 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday…
City of Arcata Announces New Police Chief; Lt. Bart Silvers to Be Sworn in Next Week
…The incoming Chief of Police will be responsible for ensuring that the Arcata Police Department is supporting the Arcata community’s core values essential to contemporary law enforcement, continuing the community’s…
Judge Denies Effort to Keep Measure A, the ‘Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative,’ Off the March Ballot
Organizers behind the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative gather signatures at the 2022 Humboldt County Fair. | File photo.PREVIOUSLY:‘Cannabis Reform Initiative’ Legal Challenge Filed: Small Farmers, Industry Reps Ask the Court to…
SPORTS NEWS! The Humboldt Crabs Have Joined Forces With the Prune Packers, the Mudcats and More to Form a Whole New, Mighty Baseball League
Long live the Humboldt Crabs! Long live the Pacific Empire League!Press release from the Humboldt Crabs: The Humboldt Crabs are excited to announce that beginning this summer we will be joining…
New Report from Schatz Energy Research Center Examines Electrical Transmission Challenges for Regional Offshore Wind Development
A 9.5-megawatt floating wind turbine deployed at the Kincardine Offshore Wind project, located off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland. Photo: Principle Power.###Press release from the Schatz Energy Research Center…
GREAT NEWS! Rio Dell Businesses Do Not Sell Alcohol to Minors
…In the month of November 2023, the Rio Dell Police Department, along with personnel from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a minor decoy operation in which minors, under the direct…
OBITUARY: LaVera Susich, 1930-2023
…Her favorite football team was the Kansas City Chiefs, and her favorite Quarterback was Patrick Mahomes. She was a big fan of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors too. Throughout the…
OBITUARY: Kathleen (Kat) Alice Roberts, 1953-2023
…After the divorce she went to work for several places. One was General Hospital. She was in the business department for many years. Each year General Hospital would have these Christmas parties…
Eureka City Schools Board of Trustees Unanimously Votes for So-Called ‘Land Exchange’ With Mystery Developer
…The balance will be paid to the district in cash.Were it not for the "land swap," the district would have to continue to follow the onerous "surplus lands" process, which is…
Assemblymember Jim Wood Endorses Rusty Hicks in Crowded Race to Be His Successor
…For the record, the other six candidates in the race are as follows: Cynthia Click, a former music director at KMUD Community RadioMichael Greer, Del Norte Unified School District trustee, RepublicanAriel Kelley…
POLL! Are You Hittin' Up Eureka's New IHOP or Nah?
…Y'all get excited over the most basic things. None for me." "As soon as they decide to stay open 24 hours like Denny's, I will likely regularly stumble in as…
Mystery Item on Tonight’s Eureka City School Agenda Suggests Imminent Action on Jacobs Campus, but the School District Won’t Share Details
…Harris declined to provide the Outpost a copy of "Exhibit A," on the grounds that the board was also dealing with the question of the Jacobs Campus earlier in the evening, during…
More Stolen Toys Recovered From Nefarious Toys for Tots Heist; Stolen Handgun, Ammo, Body Armor and Digital Scales Also Seized
…The search warrants were executed by HCDTF, assisted by Detectives and an Evidence Technician from the Eureka Police Department. During the search of one of the locations, additional stolen toys were located…
EPD Announces Retirement of Longtime Employee Suzie Owsley
…Thank you for the years of dedicated and unwavering service you have provided to the City of Eureka, citizens of Eureka, and the men and women of the Eureka Police Department.
Harbor District Commissioners to Discuss Extended Partnership Agreement with Crowley Wind Services During Tonight’s Meeting
Conceptual rendering of the Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal | Photo: Harbor District###The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Board of Commissioners will receive a status update on…
California Gas Tax Revenue Will Drop by $6 Billion, Threatening Roads
…The report projects declines of $5 billion, or 64%, in the state’s gasoline excise tax, $290 million, or 20%, in the diesel excise tax and $420 million, or 20%, in the…
OBITUARY: Lonnie Lee Wilson, 1977-2023
…He will be buried at the Spencer Family Cemetery - Airport Rd in Hoopa. The Reception will be held at the Hoopa Fire House on Hwy 96, Hoopa immediately following the burial. Flowers…
OBITUARY: Solon Bernard Holstein, 1939-2023
It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Dr. Solon B. Holstein, who lost his long battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on November 27, 2023. He died at home…
OBITUARY: Keith Blaine Baldy, 1949-2023
…Burial will take place at the Hoopa tribal cemetery with military honors; and a potluck gathering will follow at the American Legion Hall. Arrangements are under the care of Paul’s Chapel…
OBITUARY: Roy Redner, 1950-2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Roy Redner on Sunday, December 10, 2023, of natural causes. Roy was born on Aug. 18, 1950 in Eureka. Roy worked at College of…
POLL! When Do You Feel Obligated to Wave to Other Motorists on Humboldt's Roads?
There are different etiquettes one abides by when they choose the Humboldt life. Up here we like to think of ourselves as being a more polite people than those who dwell in…
‘I HAD MADE MY PEACE WITH GOD’: Ferndale Man Survives 1,000-foot Fall, Three Days in Forest While Hiking in Hawaii
A Humboldt resident has defied the odds and lived to tell the harrowing tale of his recent near-tragic experience solo hiking in Hawaii. Ian Snyder, a 34-year-old father of…
BREAKING: At Re-election Campaign Launch, Judge Kreis Says Lawsuit Against Him Has Been Settled
…So I think the insurance companies decided it will be done, and they offered him — I don't know what what the final settlement was. … And in the future, here, I will…
Who Will Be Arcata’s Next Mayor and Vice-Mayor? Arcata City Council Will Decide During a Special Meeting on Thursday
(left to right) Arcata City Councilmembers Alex Stillman, Meredith Matthews, Sarah Schaefer, Kimberly White and Stacy Atkins-Salazar | File photo###As we near the end of 2023, it's time for the…
Humboldt Supervisors OK Controversial Cannabis Farm in Ettersburg, Overturning Previous Planning Commission Decision
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###At the end of a lengthy public hearing on Tuesday, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a conditional use permit…
The Spring Ballot is Set Which Means it’s Time for the Glorious Return of LoCO Elections, Your Q&A-With-the-Candidates Site
Helllloooooo, voter!Are you hyped up for the return of the political season in Humboldt County? Maybe you’re not. But whether or no, we’re doing this thing and that means…
New Bill Would Rename the Main Trail in Headwaters Forest Reserve After Late Senator Diane Feinstein
Photo by John Ciccarelli | BLM.###Should one of Humboldt County's most scenic trails be renamed after the late California Senator Dianne Feinstein?That's what would happen with the passage of…
Eureka Drivers Should Brace Themselves for Tomorrow’s I-Pocalypse as Paving Work Shuts Down a Key Intersection
Press release from the City of Eureka: The City of Eureka’s contractor is continuing street paving work down I street. Beginning Thursday, December 14th, I Street will be paved through the…