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OBITUARY: Nilo Speziale, 1933-2023
…They raised their children, enjoyed their grandson and took trips to Los Angeles, the Grand Canyon and Italy. They enjoyed showing their Italian visitors the sights of California. But most of all…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: How Much Do You Know About Humboldt Bay Oysters?
…Sebastian tells us all about how they are grown, why they're good for you, the importance of water quality, and how ocean acidification has led to a boom in the local…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Overland Auto Stage Company — It Was Like a Stagecoach Service but With Cars, and It Could Get You to San Francisco in 23 Hours So Long as It Wasn’t Raining
White steam cars arrive in Eureka for the new Overland Auto Stage Co., c. 1907. Photos via the Humboldt Historian.I have always loved antique cars, have always collected early auto memorabilia…
OBITUARY: Maureen Fulmor Yarnall, 1933-2023
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Maureen Fulmor Yarnall, died on October 18 in Eureka at the age of 90. She kept her sense of humor, appreciation for adventure, and…
OBITUARY: Lonnie Errol Tamboury, 1941-2023
Lonnie Errol Tamboury, a tribal member of the Karuk tribe, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday November 1, 2023 surrounded by family at St. Joseph Hospital.Lonnie was born November…
OBITUARY: Barbara June Crumly Kelly, 1934-2023
…She was an advocate for the snowy plover, the preservation of the Lanphere Dunes, Samoa Beach and other coastal areas in the county and she supported the efforts of their various political…
OBITUARY: Daniel Patrick Jackson, 1953-2023
…He absolutely loved watching old western shows and this was often the only thing on the TV, with the news mixed in for good measure. An adventurer at heart, he had a…
POLL! What is Humboldt's Favorite Veterinary Center?
…As a result, we often form lasting bonds with the kind souls who provide care to our fuzzy loved ones and this week's Friday poll is an attempt to celebrate those…
‘The Gray Bird Sings’: New Book Detailing the Life and Work of Betty Kwan Chinn Released Earlier This Week
Chinn poses with a copy of 'The Gray Bird Sings' behind her work desk | Submitted by Betty Chinn###Most people in Humboldt know of local philanthropist Betty Chinn, who has spent the…
Dell’Arte Staff Discuss ‘Perfect Storm’ of Problems That Led to the Theater’s Current Financial Crisis During Last Night’s Community Town Hall in Blue Lake
…As the conversation wrapped up, a few folks took the time to praise Dell’Arte’s contributions to the community. One audience member expressed his appreciation for the community classes, specifically the…
Three Arrested in Fortuna on Suspicion of Fentanyl Sales
…Agents searched the residence and located three digital scales with fentanyl residue on them. CORRAL-ESPARZA, LEAVENS, and QUENELL were transported to the Humboldt County Jail where they were booked for the…
Bear River Rancheria and California State Parks Formalize Partnership
…California State Parks and the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria (Bear River) formalized their relationship earlier this week to cooperate on the protection, preservation, and interpretation of parks that lie…
Father and Daughter Robbed in Bayshore Mall Parking Lot; Eureka Police Seeking Suspects
…The vehicle then fled the parking lot, nearly striking the juvenile in the process. The family’s loss includes a brown leather bag containing passports and travel documents, as well as cash…
MORE PREY-GO-NEESH! Yurok Tribe to Release Three More of Those Big Bad California Condors Into the Skies Soon
…Five out of eight birds were found to have the toxin in their blood. The NCCRP believes the lead came from the illegally killed elk because of the timing, on-the-ground…
How College Admissions Are Changing After the End of Affirmative Action
…Diversity at the UC collapsed in the first few years after the ban and the university has written that its formidable spending on outreach programs — half a billion dollars since the late…
OBITUARY: Richard Lloyd Moorehead Sr., 1939-2023
…and Isabel (Whipple) Moorehead at their home on the reservation in Smith River. He was the youngest of his siblings, Theodore Jr, Ramona, Ione, Beverly and Shirley. He joined the military as…
OBITUARY: Roberta Staley, 1954-2023
…The last place she worked was the Cookhouse, where she met her good friend Michelle Pando. They also had many crazy adventures together. Thank you, Michell,e for coming from Long Beach…
OBITUARY: David Manville Treat, 1940-2023
…After high school he toured Europe then decided to join the army, due to his love of Europe, where he was the stationed in Germany during the Cold War. He also received…
OBITUARY: James Arthur Nelson, 1956-2023
…We request all of Jim’s loved ones to join us in celebrating his life at The Wharfinger building on the 19th of November from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m…
EUREKA COUNCIL PREVIEW: Report Finds Pro-Parking 'Housing for All' Initiative Would Hinder Affordable Housing Development and Cost the City Millions of Dollars
The city-owned parking lot at Third and G streets is one of six currently slated for housing developments. | Photo by Andrew Goff.###If Eureka voters were to approve the so-called…
POLL! Uh Oh! This Weekend is When We Set The Clocks Back. Does That Make You 🥳, 😐 or 😠?
…Do you approve? Yay! An extra hour of sleep! This is my favorite weekend of the year! Thank you, clocks! Whatever. Time is time. Numbers matter not to me. Oh, great. This…
(UPDATE) Huffman Announces $8.7 Million Federal Grant Toward Offshore Wind Port Development
Redwood Terminal on the Samoa Peninsula. File photo: Humboldt Bay Harbor District.Press release from the office of Rep. Jared Huffman: Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that $8…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Houseless Cal Poly Students and Their Supporters Gather in the Rain to Protest Eviction of People Living in Their Vehicles on Campus
…From there, protesters marched up to the quad for a series of speeches.The administration announced its decision to evict the students last Wednesday, and it sparked a week of quick organizing…
(PHOTOS) Removal of Copco No. 2 Dam Complete, Restoring Klamath River Flows to Ward’s Canyon for the First Time in 98 Years
The Klamath River flows freely through Ward Canyon in Siskiyou County for the first time in 98 years. Photos by Shane Anderson of Swiftwater Films.###Previously: Ground Has Been Broken on Klamath…
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Cal Poly Humboldt Documentary Chronicles Efforts to Preserve Tolowa Language
Loren Bommelyn is a Tolowa language keeper who spearheaded its transition from an "oral tradition" to a "written tradition." | Photo courtesy of Cal Poly Humboldt and the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation.Each…
OBITUARY: Michael Joseph Dal Porto, 1941-2023
…The family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful staff at both Granada Wellness Center and Timber Ridge Care Home.The funeral will be Saturday, November 11 at 11…
OBITUARY: Marilyn Maxine Faustino, 1933-2023
Marilyn Maxine Faustino February 2, 1933 – October 23, 2023 Marilyn Maxine Faustino passed away in her home on October 23, 2023 at the age of 90. Marilyn was born and raised in…
OBITUARY: Mark Earl Armstrong, 1962-2023
…He never lost a fight until the end.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Mark Earl Armstrong's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents…
OBITUARY: JoAnn Howell, 1932-2023
…The family thanks the attentive and caring personnel at Redwood R&R where JoAnn spent the last 3 ½ months of her life and are grateful for the care she received from…
These 48 Humboldt Bird Species Will Need to Be Renamed, Says American Ornithological Society
…For example, as the Times notes, the Scott's oriole — a l'il black-and-yellow fellow found in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest — is named after Civil War general Winfield…