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Eureka City Council Approves $1.4 Million Property Buy for New Corp Yard, Operations Complex
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka Council meeting.###The City of Eureka’s plans to turn a 5.6-acre undeveloped lot into the city’s new corporation yard and operations complex are…
HEADS UP: CHP Unleashing a Maximum Enforcement Period Over the Long Thanksgiving Weekend
Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash.###Press release from the California Highway Patrol: SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As millions of people begin to venture out onto California’s busy roadways for the upcoming holiday…
Jim Wood Appointed Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore, Effective Immediately
…In this role, he has taken on the almost every entity within the industrial health care complex and worked to improve the quality of health care for Californians everywhere. He took on…
Fortuna Woman Arrested in Connection With Ambush Carjacking at Fields Landing Boat Ramp
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office release:On 11/18/2023, at about 2:15 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of the Fields Landing boat ramp…
(VIDEO) HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Adults With Developmental Disabilities Joyfully Parade Through Old Town Eureka
Anyone in need of a pre-Turkey Day infusion of joy? If so, then feast your eyes on the happy faces and creative costumes featured in today's Thanksgiving parade organized by…
NO MORE VEGAS, BABY: Avelo Air Cancels Direct Route (Again) Between Humboldt and Sin City, Effective Jan. 8
…8, 2024.“We have made the difficult decision to cancel the ACV-Las Vegas route,” Avelo Air spokesperson Courtney Goff wrote in an email to the Outpost. “Customers can still book for…
For California Leaders, Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza War Grow More Difficult to Ignore
Protesters calling for a Gaza ceasefire lay children's shoes outside the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center during the California Democratic Party Convention in Sacramento on Nov. 18, 2023. Photo by Miguel…
Santa Rosa Councilmember Chris Rogers Announces Campaign for State Assembly Seat
Press release from Chris Rogers for Assembly Campaign:[Ukiah, CA] - Councilmember and Former Mayor of Santa Rosa Chris Rogers has officially announced his candidacy to succeed Jim Wood as the North Coast…
Volunteers Needed as Community Members Prepare Emergency Cold- and Wet-Weather Warming Centers
From left, DHHS Program Manager Aaron Zell hands off canned goods to Redway Baptist Pastor Chris Andrews. | Photo via County of Humboldt.###Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and…
POLL! Which of Humboldt's (Relatively) Major Population Centers Is Best For Retirees?
…Would you prefer the conveniences of Eureka? The vibrant offerings of Arcata? The quaint and quiet of Fortuna? The access to nature found around McKinleyville? Choose quick! Life is short! McKinleyville Arcata…
Two Arrested in Eureka After Vehicle Search Uncovers Fentanyl and Meth, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 10/21/2023, at about 9:01 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area of Walnut Drive in…
Fortuna Man Arrested For Attempted Homicide For Allegedly Trying to Set Ex-Girlfriend on Fire
…On 11/17/2023, at about 7:45 p.m, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 3500 block of Edgewood Rd. in the Eureka area for the report of…
INTERVIEW: Rusty Hicks, California Democratic Party Chair, on How He ‘Fell in Love’ With the North Coast and Decided to Run for State Assembly
On Monday, just a day after the California Democratic Party Convention wrapped up in Sacramento, party Chair Rusty Hicks launched his campaign to succeed Jim Wood as the next representative of Assembly…
Eureka City Council to Consider $1.4 Million Land Acquisition for the City’s New Operations Complex During Tonight’s Special Meeting
Conceptual site layout for the City of Eureka’s proposed new corp yard and operations center. | Image via City of Eureka. PREVIOUSLY: City of Eureka Looks to Buy Land From Ocean View…
Grief, Fear, and Hopes for Peace: California College Students Describe Campus Climates During Israel-Palestine Conflict
Hillel, a campus religious group, hosts a rally calling for the release of kidnapped Israelis at UCLA's Wilson Plaza in Los Angeles on Nov. 7, 2023. Photo by Lauren Justice for…
OBITUARY: Kenneth Roberts, 1941-2023
…His commitment extended to his roles on the UIHS Board of Directors, NCIDC Board of Directors and with the Yurok Tribal Council.John Man began his journey in the Air Force right…
OBITUARY: Kathleen Duncan, 1929-2023
…They traveled to Germany to visit the places where John captained tanks during World War II. The couple was grateful every day for the opportunities and freedoms afforded to citizens of the…
OBITUARY: Sheila Darling, 1947-2023
…Services will be held on November 28th, 2023 at the Church of the Nazarene in Eureka at 11 a.m.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Sheila’s loved ones…
POLL! Are You Looking Forward to Your Thanksgiving?
As Humboldt anticipates the holiday season, we thought we'd see how y'all are dealing this time of year. We've provided our standard canned poll answers, sure, but we'd…
Need a Meal? Here’s a List of Places Serving Free Thanksgiving Dinners This Week
Volunteers prepare for the Thanksgiving meal at St. Vincent de Paul in Eureka | Photo: Andrew Goff###Thanksgiving is nearly here, which means that many of our local nonprofits are busy preparing turkey…
Despite Lifesaving Efforts, Family Dog Perishes as the Result of McKinleyville Home Fire
…The door was unlocked and found to have an active fire contained to the kitchen. Firefighters immediately extinguished the flames and set to remove smoke from the home.The fire claimed the…
California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks, Now an Arcata Resident, Launches Run for State Assembly Seat Being Vacated by Jim Wood
Rusty Hicks, California Democratic Party Chair speaking at the June, 2019 CA Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco. | Photo by Mcvd, Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 DEED.###Confirming rumors of his…
FATAL CRASH: Driver Killed on Highway 101 After Crashing Escalade Into Tree
…The Cadillac came to rest on its wheels, facing in an easterly direction at the base of the highway embankment and became fully engulfed in flames and the driver of the Cadillac…
California Democrats Are Divided on Senate Race Candidates and Gaza War
…But it wasn’t enough for the Oakland Democrat to secure the official party endorsement in the U.S. Senate March 5 primary: None of the leading candidates — Reps. Lee, Katie Porter…
Across California, Eviction Cases Have Returned to — or Surpassed — Pre-Pandemic Levels
Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStockEviction cases soared across California in the year after the last portion of a statewide moratorium lapsed, a CalMatters analysis of court data shows. The elevated…
Arcata Police Seeking Witnesses After Numerous Gunshots Fired Downtown Early This Morning
Press release from the Arcata Police Department: On 11/19/2023 at about 0115 hours, Officers with the Arcata Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of G Street on the…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: What Is Wrong with This Country?
…The nature of privilege is that you forget you have it – except, if you’re lucky, on one of those occasions when the bubble gets punctured, as it did for me the…
Planning Commission Approves Contentious McKinleyville Housing Development Despite Neighborhood Concerns
The 2.47-acre parcel is located east of Central Avenue, near the Grace Park neighborhood in McKinleyville. Screenshot.###Despite considerable opposition from some members of the public, the Humboldt County Planning…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: What Has Sacramento Done for Us Lately?
The legislative season has come to a close, so let's take a look at what was done! Specifically, how will the new raft of laws affect some of the biggest environmental…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Turkey-Herders of Early Humboldt County
Back in those old days, this was the time of the year when livestock would be moving closer to the market areas from the mountain ranges and inland ranches. Turkeys, during the…